Congratulations Lakers For Signing Kobe

Kobe Bryant has been a "True Professional" through out his career as a Laker.  I think the "Laker Family" has demonstrated its highest integrity by resigning Kobe and allowing him to finish his career as a "Laker".

Winning is a tradition of the "Laker Family" and Kobe has definetly been a Winner.  As a High School MVP myself, I beleive I know just how committed Kobe has been to the spirit of winning.  He has demonstrated an exemplary standard of exellence in the ilk of Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, Kareem A Jabar, Bob MacAdoo, Keith Wilkes, Byron Scott, James Worthy, Adrian Dantley, Mitch Kupchack, Shaq Oneil, Derrick Fisher, Bill Walton  and many others.  Forgive me if I omitted some of your names, for you know your many contributions as well.

 I hope many of you younger fans and players will understand just how important Kobe has been in maintaining the "Championship Mindset" that was established by his aforementioned elders, peers and teammates.

Thank you LA Lakers for honoring such a gifted talent.  I trust that your decision will prove most fruitful.  "Lakers, You Know What Time It Is".

Enough about Kobe.

Lakers, you know its about the Team, for that is what set you apart from all of your contemperaries.  All of you are "Professionals", making your contributions as you do to attain the sighted end result:  "The Championship".  Coach Phil, thank you for choosing the Lakers as your "Family"

Thank you Bleacher for this opportuniity to "Write With The Pros".

Van Lewis