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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Lakers News: Jared Dudley Says ‘Most Guys Don’t Want To Play With Kobe’
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Lakers News: Jared Dudley Says ‘Most Guys Don’t Want To Play With Kobe’

Corey Hansford
Published: 05/27/2015
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Kobe Bryant has been the face of the Los Angeles Lakers for more than a decade, but at this point in his career it is apparent that he doesn’t have many more years left and the Lakers need to prepare for life after Kobe.

— Have you seen the ‘Bleed Purple and Gold’ phone case? —

The Lakers have always been about star players and the team will be doing everything to get their next big star to take over once Kobe’s career is over. Milwaukee Bucks forward Jared Dudley, however, told ESPN that he believes most players don’t want to play with Kobe, as transcribed by SportsGrid:

Most guys don’t want to play with Kobe. He gets in this thing where he doesn’t pass and then overpasses and then trying to get triple doubles every night, so we know you have it…

“That’s why I think it will be a while for the Lakers to get good because they’ve got no stars. I would be surprised if (Kevin) Love goes there.”

This isn’t the first time something like this has been said about Kobe. Last year, ESPN published a report saying the same thing, though many players disputed that notion. Lakers President Jeanie Buss also made it known how the organization feels about those who wouldn’t want to play with Kobe.

For all of the faults that people bring up about Kobe, some of which are warranted, the fact still remains that he is a five-time NBA Champion and is widely considered one of the 10 greatest players to ever play the game. Some may not want to play, but many others would likely love to learn from one of the best ever.

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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