Vlade Divac was the big man whom Jerry West sent to the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 in exchange for the legendary Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, who had no intention of keeping Bryant, according to the superstar. Vlade Divac threatened to retire, jeopardizing the Bryant-Los Angeles Lakers ...

Kobe Bryant began his “I’m Retiring ... for all of five days in 1996 before trading him to the Lakers for Vlade Divac. How’s that for a steal? Bryant didn’t want to play for anyone ...

Kobe Bryant did not receive a single point in the ... Make sure the Lakers bring back Vlade Divac, then help him revert to his old habits – namely his tendency to smoke more cigs than the ...

The legendary Jerry West would set up a trade with Charlotte, sending center Vlade Divac to the Hornets, and bringing Bryant to Hollywood. LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant poses with ...

Kobe Bean Bryant is born in Philadelphia ... On July 11, 1996, Bryant is traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Vlade Divac. Bryant plays in his debut NBA season -- mainly coming off the bench ...

So, if you are really a Kobe expert ... classes of all time. Bryant was picked 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets before being dealt to the Lakers for big man Vlade Divac.

On July 11, 1996, the Los Angeles Lakers officially completed a trade with the Charlotte Hornets to acquire the late great Kobe Bryant ... opportunity to unload Vlade Divac’s salary in exchange ...