Kobe Bryant does not want to take a pay cut to help the Lakers rebuild in 2014

If his production drops off due to age and injury, the Lakers struggle accordingly, and the franchise clearly needs to add another star to return to even the level below contention, then Kobe may be forced to take a pay cut to stay at that point of relevance. (He could also jump ship, but the image of Kobe Bryant in another team’s colors is almost too bizarre to consider.) In other words, Bryant might be committed to his maximum possible salary right now only because he hasn’t stared total disappointment in the face just yet.

Kobe’s been able to stay successful for many years in part because he’s an expert at adjusting to circumstances and doing what’s necessary to keep himself in prime position to win. Although he can be an intractable and demanding teammate, Kobe has proven himself willing to change his diet, add new wrinkles and abilities to his game, and adjust various other external, non-personality qualities to suit his aims. Under certain circumstances, taking a pay cut would be in keeping with that history. It could only be distasteful in July 2013 because he hasn’t had to face the reality of July 2014.

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