Kobe Bryant's last visit to Boston, against his most "hate". In fact Courtney Lee Womens Jersey, as early as in 1996, Bryant was clothed with a celtics jersey, he was deeply "cardinal" Auerbach's recognition. When Bryant now know the news, flattered, said it was the coolest thing he heard.
In Denver, Kobe Bryant for the first time heard about Auerbach was evaluation of his story, after the hearing, he stare big eyes. "It's supposed to be the coolest thing I have ever heard, before I never know this thing." Bryant said, "you know, I grew up watching Auerbach!"
The Auerbach that year is how to evaluate Brandon Jennings Youth Jersey Kobe? Time back to 1996, then the celtics coach and vice President of the ML Carl, carrying a themselves unable to fix problems, to find Auerbach. At that time, Auerbach's celtics President, but he already does not need to be hands-on, everything involved in the decision.
But Karl ran into problems, he saw the huge potential of Kobe Bryant rookie trial but in the talent gathered in the 96 annual rookie, he don't know whether I should choose Kobe Bryant. And Auerbach also had seen video of Kobe Bryant, scout told him that the child can do anything.
To the celtics hesitate, Kobe Bryant is high school player, in 1996, such things are not common. in the 1970 s, Moses Malone and dawkins is directly from high school player to play professional football league, but after a long time almost no example of this, until 1995, when Kevin garnett to high school students to join the NBA players.
Auerbach, of course, is not afraid http://www.panthersnflofficialprostore.com/Greg-Olsen-Jersey of adventure, he had selected the first African-American player, is the first coach to make five black players start, is also the first general manager to hire a black coach. Auerbach as manager won 11 titles, as a general manager and President won five championship again.
"I think, the child will be a very, very good player." Auerbach for Karl said, "but things will be toward the other side, he looks great, but a high school student, you need to make their own choice. But I think Kobe Bryant will be a very good player."
With these words, Auerbach and habitually picked up his cigar. "Ok." Auerbach said, "Carl, up to you of that."
And eventually things as a result, the celtics have no. 9 through trading line 6, choose the was recognized as one of the best six rookie Anthony - walker. Walker is a good player, of course, his eight seasons in Boston averaged 20.6 points and 8.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists, but compared to Kobe, apparently far worse.
Kobe Bryant in the 13th overall http://www.officialwildteamshop.com/Womens_Youth_Jason_Pominville_Jersey pick the Hornets selected, and were traded to the lakers, he really like Auerbach said, to become a great player!