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![Jacobtheclipper Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1457923449783869443.png) Jacob [@Jacobtheclipper](/creator/twitter/Jacobtheclipper) on x 18.2K followers
Created: 2025-07-09 13:24:00 UTC

Some of you don’t know but in 2007 Kobe was traded to the Bulls after the Lakers lost to the Suns for a second time in the playoffs.

But Kobe used his no trade clause to reject the trade and stay on the Lakers. Eventually leading the team to back to back championships. 

Now does this sound like a guy who gave up on his team in game 7?? Or a guy who just wanted to prove a point to management? 🤔

If it was Bron he would have went and called multiple all stars to come join him too. 

Kob was different, never ran away from the grind✌🏻

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XXXXXX engagements

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