Deron Williams Had A Dream Of Teaming With Kobe Bryant On The Lakers, But It Never Materialized
The late great Kobe Bryant is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all-time. Bryant’s work ethic and approach to the game influenced an entire generation. The five-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer is universally praised for his preparation and dedication to the game of basketball.
Drawing inspiration from Bryant’s legacy, former NBA All-Star Deron Williams shared a personal story on ‘The No Media Show,’ with his co-hosts Ashley Nevel and Famous Los, revealing what team he hoped to join but never did.
“Yeah, the Lakers. I wanted to play with Kob [Kobe Bryant],” Williams disclosed. “Especially, I played with D Fish [Derek Fisher] my second year [with the Utah Jazz], and he went back to the Lakers. I loved playing with Fish. I loved Fish on and off the court. He was a good mentor for me and taught me about the league and the game. Obviously, the Lakers organization is what they are—they win. That was what I was about, so I definitely wanted to go back and play with Kob.”
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Williams’s story demonstrates that while our aspirations may not come to fruition, the influence of those we admire and learn from can shape our journeys in unexpected and significant ways.
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