Former NBA star Shawn Marion recently shared a fascinating revelation about his close encounter with joining the Los Angeles Lakers, thanks to none other than Kobe Bryant himself.
Marion shed light on an intriguing chapter in his career, reminiscing about a proposed three-team trade involving the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
The trade would have seen Kevin Garnett heading to the Suns, Marion to the Celtics, and draft picks to the Timberwolves.
During this pivotal moment, Kobe Bryant reached out to Marion, attempting to lure him to the Lakers that summer.
Marion revealed that he received a call from Kobe, expressing interest in his potential addition to the Lakers’ roster.
