In a candid revelation that sheds light on the lesser-known aspects of Kobe Bryant’s personality, former Los Angeles Lakers guard Smush Parker opened up about his challenging relationship with the late basketball legend.
Smush Parker, known for his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers and later the Miami Heat, recently revealed an intriguing story about how Shaquille O'Neal played a pivotal role in securing him a contract with the Heat. "He asked me where I was playing at next, and I said, 'I'm a free agent, still hopping around.
There are surely plenty of NBA players who would have loved the opportunity to play alongside Kobe Bryant, but Smush Parker wasn't the biggest fan of his…
"It's a harder journey to make it to the NBA as a referee than as a player," Parker told The Sporting News.
How can any Los Angeles Lakers faithful fan not remember the notorious Smush Parker, who played for the Purple and Gold from 2005-2007. Known for his meme-like play and feud with Kobe Bryant, the undrafted guard made an impact in the eyes of the Lakers fanbase.
Only three referees in NBA history used to play in the league. Smush Parker had a solid NBA career in the 2000s, and, like most former players, he wants to get back into the game.
The name ‘Smush Parker‘ could give Los Angeles Lakers fans PTSD. The combo guard spent a couple of seasons with the team, constantly feuding with Kobe Bryant and not doing all that much to help their winning cause.
Smush Parker is looking to become the fourth former NBA player in league history to make his return to the court as a referee.
Smush Parker, who was a teammate of Kobe Bryant for two seasons, is pursuing a career as an NBA referee. There is no denying that Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest players to have ever played in the NBA but he was not the easiest guy to get along with either.
One former NBA player is attempting quite the second act.
Los Angeles Lakers fans were not exactly thrilled with the team's third loss in four days Monday, a 139-116 blowout defeat at the hands of the Utah Jazz, who surprisingly have emerged as the best team in the West by record, thanks to a stunning 9-3 start.
During his 20 years long career in the NBA, Kobe Bryant played with numerous players. When you spend that much time in the league, not everyone will become your friend and for Kobe, that list was quite short.
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