Hornets almost never traded Kobe Bryant to Lakers

How Kobe Bryant Went to the Lakers, Not Nets, in the 1996 NBA Draft

What if Kobe Bryant's career turned out differently?

Vlade Divac was 'devastated' when the Lakers traded him for Kobe Bryant's draft rights - Silver Screen and Roll

How Kobe Bryant almost became Boston Celtic - ESPN

F**k the Media, I Don't Wanna Do Anymore Interviews”: Kobe Bryant, Who Was Drafted by Hornets, Got Triggered on Draft Day After a Conversation With Their GM - EssentiallySports

The Vetoed Blockbuster Trade That Costed The Lakers A Title: How Many Rings Would Chris Paul And Kobe Bryant Have Won Together? - Fadeaway World

How Kobe Bryant Went to the Lakers, Not Nets, in the 1996 NBA Draft

How Kobe went from the Hornets to the Lakers on draft night #shorts

What if the original Chris Paul trade to the Lakers wasn't vetoed?

What if the Hornets did not trade the rights to Kobe Bryant? - Quora

Chris Paul says he was angry when Lakers trade was vetoed because he had already talked to Kobe Bryant - Silver Screen and Roll

How did Kobe Bryant join the Los Angeles Lakers? - Quora