Kobe could play in Europe.

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijin ... &type=lgns


i really hope that this doesn't happen. L.A. is a legit contender, and i think it would be a bad move on his part. it would be bad for the NBA to lose arguably its biggest star.

I think its a bit too early for most NBA superstars to seriously consider it, but it might be a real possibility in 5-7 years. For now, Kobe and the Free Agent class will simply use it as leverage when negotiating with their respective teams. Kobe might be shooting for that $25M/year contract extension, the last one in his prime. If European teams threw $30m/$40m or $50m, some might go for it (I'm thinking guys like Joe Johnson), but not Kobe or Lebron, they grew up watching the NBA finals and hoping to establish their dynasty here.

Besides, What other city in the world (besides LA) would be capable of tolerating Kobe's Antics, he forced a trade to Hollywood when he got drafted, chased Shaq out of Town, and has connections to management, I doubt he would ever leave. Lebron doesn't want to be playing against international scrubs, sooner or later he would get tired of easily dominating subpar talent.

It looks like the NBA could have reason for concern if European clubs start offering that kind of money, even though they insist they're not worried. If a couple of big names like Kobe and LeBron left around about the same time I think it would be cause for panic. Of course, depending on whether such offers would ever come, how their NBA teams are faring at the time and whether a newly negotiated CBA will increase their earning potential in the NBA, it might not be as likely a scenario.

it would be bad for the NBA to lose arguably its biggest star.

Chris Paul going to Europe? Noooo!!!

lol definitely not CP3 as NBA biggest star.

lol definitely not CP3 as NBA biggest star.

He's right. The NBA doesn't like team players.

maybe if all these so called stars go to europe the nba will get better again