Jerry West
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Basketball legend Jerry West paid tribute to Kobe Bryant, who passed away in a tragic helicopter crash on Sunday. The current Los Angeles Clippers Executive board member revealed an intriguing detail about Kobe.

In an emotional conversation, West revealed that Kobe was seriously considering joining the Clippers in 2007.

West, who was working in the Lakers front office, was responsible for bringing Kobe to the team in 1996 after he was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets.