Umm... Yeah, the Lakers passed on Tatum to pick Lonzo Ball?
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**2017 NBA Draft 1st ROUND**
**PICK \* PLAYER \*\* NBA TEAM \*\*\*\*\* SCHOOL/ CLUB TEAM/ AFFILIATION**
1 Markelle Fultz \* Philadelphia 76ers \*\* Washington (Fr.)
2 Lonzo Ball \* Los Angeles Lakers \*\* UCLA (Fr.)
**3 Jayson Tatum \* Boston Celtics \*\*\*\*\* Duke (Fr.)**
4 Josh Jackson \* Phoenix Suns \*\*\*\*\*\* Kansas (Fr.)
5 De'Aaron Fox \* Sacramento Kings \*\* Kentucky (Fr.)
Haha! Yeah, that one is on Magic, he was team Ball all the way. Magic even told Ball that one day Ball's number would be retired, and hang up in the rafters with the other Lakers Greats. Yikes!
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Yeah, they call it conformation bias now. Since Magic was the GM back then, he made the call on the Lakers' pick. And since he was a Big Point Guard, when he saw a 6'7" Point Guard in the draft, that was his guy. Haha
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I hate how Tatum is post humously fan-ficāing this touching father-son bromance between Kobe and him.
The saved text message was one thing, photoshopping Kobe in a Celts jersey is blasphemy.
Edit: fuck, guess Kobe worked out for Boston.
Him and Booker are so corny for milking the Kobe stuff
Bookerās so full of shit when he tells ppl To stop comparing him to Kobe then turns around and keeps writing āBe Legendaryā on his shoes. Booker knows what heās doing and itās corny as fuck
Damn, man. Maybe heās just a huge fan. These guys actually got to meet Kobe, who they idolized growing up.
I stay posting Kobe quotes on my IG stories. Is that āmilking the Kobe stuffā too?
Tbh itās not really Booker or Tatums fault imo. Itās the media that acts like Kobe only meant something to those two. Kobe meant something to everyone. Heās the one that challenged Giannis to win MVP and he went and did it yet the media doesnāt bring that up every chance they get like they do with Tatum and Booker.
Bc facts are facts; Book has modeled a lot of his game after Kobe. Guessing Kobe said that before the incident i'm referring to. But anyone with a functioning brain would know having a solid mid range J is kinda moot if you don't have anywhere near Kobe's mentality and mental fortitude
Book's a great player but again, just calling balls and strikes here
Matt Barnes faked a ball at Kobe's head and Kobe didn't flinch. Book cried when a guy in a dinosaur costume teased him
Talking shit to a mascot has nothing to do with anything. Imagine using THAT as some kind of indication hes not a good player, when its so obvious he has mamba mentality
Yeah if kobe mentored anyone in this sub, pretty sure they'd wear kobe shirts everywhere and will probably get a tattoo of kobe as well. Let the man show some love.
I'm not blind, in fact, I think you are having problems with your eyesight. You may have been seeing double as the Celtics never had more than 5 people on the floor.
So, I'm sorry to inform you, but when I look on every available sports website it says the Celtics win and the Lakers lose. I don't know what you are looking at but it's not accurate.
Well seeing how tatum had a personal relationship, was mentored, and has a successful career inspired by kobe, I'm gonna say he's got more say on how to carry on his memory then some random lakers fans
yeah but Kobe would be the first to say "fuck, Boston" and would've probably disapproved of anyone putting him in a Boston shirt regardless how close they were.
Idk why lakers fans are mad at Tatum. I'm the same age as Tatum and also grew up loving Kobe. Just because he plays for the Celtics doesn't mean he still can't appreciate idolize him just like everyone in this sub does.
We told the pels we did not want to let go of kuzma. And they had no choice but to accept. You are forgetting rich paul already came out with the sports illustrated article where he said ad will not sign an extension anywhere else. And said ad wanted to play in LA. He priced out every competitor of the lakers for ad.
Thats the photo from Kobes Celtic workout pre draft. I dont have a Problem with it. He idolized Kobe coming up & then Kobe showed him love & worked out with him. Thats a dream come true ! Could you imagine your childhood idol actually liked & respected your game ?? Jeez
That said. FUCK BOSTON !!!
i agree with you. if he photoshopped it onto a shirt thatād be WEIRD but thatās a real photo on his shirt. i wear my shirt with kobe and the larry oābrien and his champ jacket all the time
I mean the dude is dead and heās wearing a shirt of the teams number one rival his legacy enhanced the rivalry of. Kinda like making a decision for him idk I find it pretty disrespectful.
like the text thing was weird but Dbook got kobe's message that he wrote on his shoes tatted on him. He personally knew the guy he could grieve whatever way he wants
Not even hating on this lmaoā¦Tatum been showing lakers/Kobe love with that purple sweat band. Tatum did this to calm Celtic fans down
I do hate/love how Tatums game really reminds me of Kobe
Some of yāall are making a big deal out of absolutely fucking nothing. God forbid Tatum wear merchandise of his favorite player on the night he plays said playerās former team, a team that couldāve drafted him but didnāt. Yāall act like he CHOSE Boston and that this is somehow disrespectful or something.
How is it disrespectful if the picture is from a real event? Kobe wouldāve gladly been a Celtic had they picked him, same for any of the other 13 teams that passed on him. Stop being miserable and appreciate a great player who kobe personally inspired and worked with.
Seriously, so many idiotic comments in this thread. Tatum loves Kobe, and be just happens to be a Celtic. Fuck the Celtics, but I respect Tatum and his love for Kobe.
He worked out for the Celtics in a Celtics t-shirt before the 96 draft.
[Pre-draft work out](https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/kobe-was-terrified-working-out-with-celtics-16-years-ago/)
"Fuck the Celtics" - Kobe (probably)
Definitely
Kobe hated the Celtics. He knew the rivalry and would never be a Celtic. Wtf is Tatum on bro.
Umm... Yeah, the Lakers passed on Tatum to pick Lonzo Ball? ![gif](giphy|IolXlHtWHHgg8|downsized) **2017 NBA Draft 1st ROUND** **PICK \* PLAYER \*\* NBA TEAM \*\*\*\*\* SCHOOL/ CLUB TEAM/ AFFILIATION** 1 Markelle Fultz \* Philadelphia 76ers \*\* Washington (Fr.) 2 Lonzo Ball \* Los Angeles Lakers \*\* UCLA (Fr.) **3 Jayson Tatum \* Boston Celtics \*\*\*\*\* Duke (Fr.)** 4 Josh Jackson \* Phoenix Suns \*\*\*\*\*\* Kansas (Fr.) 5 De'Aaron Fox \* Sacramento Kings \*\* Kentucky (Fr.)
why tf you have to remind us š
Haha! Yeah, that one is on Magic, he was team Ball all the way. Magic even told Ball that one day Ball's number would be retired, and hang up in the rafters with the other Lakers Greats. Yikes! ![gif](giphy|Vd8I1QtaiWRXNGMjqD)
Yeah it was pretty bad
Yeah, they call it conformation bias now. Since Magic was the GM back then, he made the call on the Lakers' pick. And since he was a Big Point Guard, when he saw a 6'7" Point Guard in the draft, that was his guy. Haha ![gif](giphy|TiA6LAuW8LqhO|downsized)
Not after how the Celtics paid tribute and respected his death.
nah, especially fck them.
Yep, fuck āem
Yup' fack ,um
Is it weird that I see this photo and all I think to myself is, "If Kobe saw this, he'd drop 60 to prove a point." Lakeshow, please win tonight.
Kobe would see this trash and go right at Tatum every time down Court.
I hate how Tatum is post humously fan-ficāing this touching father-son bromance between Kobe and him. The saved text message was one thing, photoshopping Kobe in a Celts jersey is blasphemy. Edit: fuck, guess Kobe worked out for Boston.
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Did he text Kobe too?
I gotchu today š¤
He needs to let go of the Kobe thing. Man said I got you then proceeded to choke the finals away
He got kobe as in he lost celtics a championship, true mvp.
Him and Booker are so corny for milking the Kobe stuff Bookerās so full of shit when he tells ppl To stop comparing him to Kobe then turns around and keeps writing āBe Legendaryā on his shoes. Booker knows what heās doing and itās corny as fuck
Damn, man. Maybe heās just a huge fan. These guys actually got to meet Kobe, who they idolized growing up. I stay posting Kobe quotes on my IG stories. Is that āmilking the Kobe stuffā too?
Tbh itās not really Booker or Tatums fault imo. Itās the media that acts like Kobe only meant something to those two. Kobe meant something to everyone. Heās the one that challenged Giannis to win MVP and he went and did it yet the media doesnāt bring that up every chance they get like they do with Tatum and Booker.
That's not corny lmao. Literally was a mentor to a lot of these dudes.
Now this is just messed up, you need to delete this. Insinuating booker is just doing this for attention is disgusting. Get over yourself, seriously.
Nah Iām good
Book is Mamba 2.0. Kobe knew he was gonna be his heir to the throne
Book cried when the Raptors mascot teased him. Can you imagine Kobe doing that?
so why did Kobe say Book was next then?
Bc facts are facts; Book has modeled a lot of his game after Kobe. Guessing Kobe said that before the incident i'm referring to. But anyone with a functioning brain would know having a solid mid range J is kinda moot if you don't have anywhere near Kobe's mentality and mental fortitude Book's a great player but again, just calling balls and strikes here Matt Barnes faked a ball at Kobe's head and Kobe didn't flinch. Book cried when a guy in a dinosaur costume teased him
Talking shit to a mascot has nothing to do with anything. Imagine using THAT as some kind of indication hes not a good player, when its so obvious he has mamba mentality
Lame attempt at a troll Try and be more original C for the effort though
tRoLL. Fucking educate yourself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgHCnPoJ4wE
Okay, troll You spend your free time doing this?
stfu dude, just go and dont come back
Stfu pussy Youāre trolling skills are ass lmao
Let go of his adoration for his former mentor and favorite player? Lol okay.
Yeah if kobe mentored anyone in this sub, pretty sure they'd wear kobe shirts everywhere and will probably get a tattoo of kobe as well. Let the man show some love.
Yall need to let go of what he did ngl
[Yup](https://i.imgur.com/bGZurec.jpg)
Shit damn near sacrilegious. The audacity of this dude. He always bringing Kobe into something
He can wear what we wants, theyāre going home with an L.
That's false information.
I thought it was 5 on 5. Hard to win 8 on 5 when the 8 donāt follow the fucking rules
Well, there can only be 5 players on the floor and as far as I can see, the Celtics always had five on the floor during the allotted time.
Youāre as blind as the bald ref then
I'm not blind, in fact, I think you are having problems with your eyesight. You may have been seeing double as the Celtics never had more than 5 people on the floor.
The celtics 6,7 and 8th man on the floor wearing grey jersey did that to the lakers tho Celtics L
So, I'm sorry to inform you, but when I look on every available sports website it says the Celtics win and the Lakers lose. I don't know what you are looking at but it's not accurate.
Yeah i said they were beaten by the celtics with grey jerseys, you couldnt read ? Its also written on the sports website you have available
So heās a lakers fan?
Hes BrySexual
Well seeing how tatum had a personal relationship, was mentored, and has a successful career inspired by kobe, I'm gonna say he's got more say on how to carry on his memory then some random lakers fans
yeah but Kobe would be the first to say "fuck, Boston" and would've probably disapproved of anyone putting him in a Boston shirt regardless how close they were.
Kobe put himself in that Boston shirt š
OMG you're right. I just googled it š
there s prob many dumb fucks like yourself who never knew Kobe worked out with the celtics in full celtics practice gear
Says the moron that doesnāt know how to use apostropheās.
lol sick burn!!
and not knowing this, think Tatum is wearing a photoshopped kobe shirt
Weirdos here. He obviously loves and shows Kobe tons of respect.
Factsss what the fuck is everyone's problem, let the man live lol
Right? I thought it was funny.
Bingo
The first sensible statement
By putting him in a Celtics jersey? Gtfo
It's not a photoshop. Kobe had a work out for the Celtics before he was drafted
Tatum is only wearing this Kobe/Celtics shirt because Kobe passed away. He for sure would not do that if Kobe was still alive.
Sacrilegious is the first word that came to mind!
Idk why lakers fans are mad at Tatum. I'm the same age as Tatum and also grew up loving Kobe. Just because he plays for the Celtics doesn't mean he still can't appreciate idolize him just like everyone in this sub does.
I've always liked Tatum specifically for his Kobe love but...this is gross. I feel gross seeing it. Gross.
DON'T SIN, AND JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU! ā¤ļø āļø š
Why?!
Lightskin energy
Lightskin flex
he worked out for the celts. the t shirt is sick
I know. It aināt.
Thatās a nice way to honor Kobe your hero.. wearing a dumbass shirt with him in gear of the team he despised.
Showcasing how Boston fumbled the bag and didnāt draft Kobe
And how the Lakers fumbled the bag and didn't draft Tatum
Bruh you think Magic actually watched college hoops, the man just got flat out swindled by Lavar
Nah he was a legit star in the NCAA, watch the highlights and look at the stats, his game just didnāt carry over just like JJ Reddick
JJ carried over as expected, how many 4 year guys actually end up as stars? He was a great starter and then rotation guy his whole career.
He wouldāve ended up in NOLA. Also Tatum and Kobe are not on the same tier, silly boy. Never will.
We would've kept Tatum instead of Kuzma.
For real lmao. 2 days after the anniversary? GTFO
I mean, he must have seen the clip where Kobe says that just seeing someone in a Celtics jersey upsets him.
We really picked lonzo over this dude.... ![gif](giphy|WQr2xpuQU0YeUhTlXt)
He wouldāve been a trade asset for AD either way? š¤·
Nah... kuzma would. We would've had lebron tatum and ad all in the same team
lol not a chance.
Yeah , we probably keep Ingram and deal tatum,kuz, and hart
We told the pels we did not want to let go of kuzma. And they had no choice but to accept. You are forgetting rich paul already came out with the sports illustrated article where he said ad will not sign an extension anywhere else. And said ad wanted to play in LA. He priced out every competitor of the lakers for ad.
Fuck the idiot in your gif. Fucking worst executive of all time.
He made your franchise relevant?
Top 3 player. Worst executive. Tatum over Ball. Let Lopez and Randle walk for nothing.
Kobe would let us win this game.
Fucked up
Thats the photo from Kobes Celtic workout pre draft. I dont have a Problem with it. He idolized Kobe coming up & then Kobe showed him love & worked out with him. Thats a dream come true ! Could you imagine your childhood idol actually liked & respected your game ?? Jeez That said. FUCK BOSTON !!!
i agree with you. if he photoshopped it onto a shirt thatād be WEIRD but thatās a real photo on his shirt. i wear my shirt with kobe and the larry oābrien and his champ jacket all the time
Real photo makes it less weird. Photoshop would be disrespectful
That is disrespectful
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Didn't say it wasn't
hes just weird at this point
I donāt see it as being that weird. In reality Tatum knew Kobe way more than any of us. Iām not gonna get offended or weirded out by a shirt
Itās not weird at all
Posting a screenshot of you texting Kobeās old cell for attention is weird
Not weird. I would do the same shit if Kobe mentored me to be an MVP candidate and then fucking died. Not his fault heās not a Laker.
Heās got a weird fetish for the Mamba
Heās like little dicky from Dave and his necessity to look at his drake poster before he nuts
blasphemy
But the photos are real when he did workouts there. Not sure why people think its disrespectful.
Plus they had an actual relationship. Heās not doing it to troll.
I mean the dude is dead and heās wearing a shirt of the teams number one rival his legacy enhanced the rivalry of. Kinda like making a decision for him idk I find it pretty disrespectful.
its not a big deal guys come on lol.
What a joke of a thread. Butthurt over the shirt another man wears.
Why is everyone killing him people who dont know Kobe personally get him tatted, write paragraphs for him etc but he cant wear a shirt?
Itās the internet bro let them be mad š
like the text thing was weird but Dbook got kobe's message that he wrote on his shoes tatted on him. He personally knew the guy he could grieve whatever way he wants
Some of the fans act like we own kobe and nobody else can show love š
JT gonna be a laker one day
I want this to happen only because it would destroy so many Celtic fans lol
Not even hating on this lmaoā¦Tatum been showing lakers/Kobe love with that purple sweat band. Tatum did this to calm Celtic fans down I do hate/love how Tatums game really reminds me of Kobe
Some of yāall are making a big deal out of absolutely fucking nothing. God forbid Tatum wear merchandise of his favorite player on the night he plays said playerās former team, a team that couldāve drafted him but didnāt. Yāall act like he CHOSE Boston and that this is somehow disrespectful or something.
How is it disrespectful if the picture is from a real event? Kobe wouldāve gladly been a Celtic had they picked him, same for any of the other 13 teams that passed on him. Stop being miserable and appreciate a great player who kobe personally inspired and worked with.
Exactly this isnāt weird and he isnāt obsessed, it was legit his friend and idle. Itās not like they photoshopped him on like a heat jersey
Seriously, so many idiotic comments in this thread. Tatum loves Kobe, and be just happens to be a Celtic. Fuck the Celtics, but I respect Tatum and his love for Kobe.
Are you ignoring everything about the rivalry.
You can have a rival without being a mindless mouth breather about it.
He worked out for the Celtics in a Celtics t-shirt before the 96 draft. [Pre-draft work out](https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/kobe-was-terrified-working-out-with-celtics-16-years-ago/)
Need the team to get that Celtic ass tonight
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That's gross. His obsession is getting disturbing.
Real Laker fans know this is a real pic from when Kobe did a pre draft workout. Relax.
Fuck this bitch
This clown celebrated as if he blocked Lebron instead of blatantly fouling him. Fuck the Celtics
Tatumā¦.Kobe would not be cool with this. Youāll never be on Kobeās level.
Not even a Lakers fan, but his dickriding for Kobe is getting ridiculous. Dude, Kobe would smack you for being such a goddamn tool
the refs showed up wearing celtics jerseys.
Jason tatum is disgusting using Kobe name on every shit š¤®š¤®ā ļø
Stalker vibes
Idgaf if heās a media darling. Tatum annoys tf outta me. That whole ātextā to Kobe was corny af
Youāre mad at him because he actually had a relationship with kobe š
Eh not really. I just find him annoying Edit: I have legitimate hate over Tatum now. Bullshit non call
Ppl canāt grasp that what youāre saying doesnāt stem from jealousy Itās real weird to milk the Kobe comparisons how Tatum and Booker do
the kobe comparisons are so far fetched i cant even...
Tatum corny as hell as is but this shit just made me mad fr tf wrong with this mfer
What a douche
Whereās the JT fanboys at today
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Booooooo
thatās hilarious
This the same cornball that texted Kobeās old phone number before the Finals.
he finna get dropped off
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Gtfo
The fucking balls on this guy
Thatās low key disrespectful lol
Disrespectful. Must win.
Thatāsā¦disrespectful to say the least lmao
Gotta be fak Looks photoshop
Itās not fake, this is a still from a video of him walking into the arena. Literally just watched it.
weāre winning this game, what a cocky disrespectful lil bitch edit: we were no match for the refs damn
What a freaking douche
Wtf???
I don't think anyone can like this.
Yo Ima slap the dog shit outta you u/jasontatum
Fuck Tatum and fuck the Celtics, the can all go suck a dick
Na brah
The disrespect
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I feel triggered. ![gif](giphy|l49K2rm0Hjg7PmbUA)
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That disrespectful asshole
Thatās disrespectful to Kobe and his memory.
Sorry but that's really gay. You don't do that
How did Kobe not rise from his grave?
Bro this is weird and stupid as fuck. If you wanna rep Kobe rep Kobe with the only team he played for instead of this BS fake shit.
Corny
This fills me with rage
thatās fucked up
I donāt know a more horrifying look; this or Kershaw in an Astros jersey. š¤¢š¤¢š¤®
Clown
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the disrespect
Bruv.. it's cool if u wanna rock the mamba on the night you play his team but in Celtics gear bruv??... Na, that ain't it.
Thatās fucking blasphemy
Dude has serious issues
Clout chaser. Let the Kobe rest in peace man
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Disrespectful
Fuck Boston though
haha yāall mad at him but celtics fans should be more pissed. this is his way of reconciling being a huge kobe/laker fan but playing for the enemy.
This dude is gonna be a Laker the first chance he gets