Could Kobe Bryant be the next American to play professionally in Europe?

 

The Greek team Olympiacos is reportedly set to offer Bryant $83 million tax-free to play for them for three years, according to a report on the Italian site basketcentral.it.

 

Bryant’s father, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, played professionally in Italy and Kobe speaks fluent Italian.

 

According to The Hoop blog, the Italian site claims to have inside knowledge of the contract, which would include a villa in the Mediterranean Sea; a private boat for Kobe; and a full-service staff.

 

http://www.zagsblog.net/2008/10/15/greek-team-offers-kobe-83-million/#more-4952

Hmmm... I doubt it but thats interesting 83mil I couldn't argue him doing it.

Crazy how much they are offering to get him over there. I dont' even think the competition would be fun for Kobe, he would be completely unstoppable over there.

I was just reading this article. Money talks - so anything is possible.

Mark it down Kobe won't play in Greece.

This is insane we won't go over there.

I didn't know that Kobe can speak fluent Italian!

I think thats rather cool and something to be proud of.

This is what Phil and the Dr. would see...

HT would flip his wig!!!!:scared:

This is insane we won't go over there.

Who, you and Kobe?

Who, you and Kobe?

 

:laugh::laugh::laugh: I was wondering that haha.

83 million and all the spaghetti you can eat......I'm gone.

Olympiakos hadto make the deal sweet to even get considered and they sure did. I didn't realize they had that kind of money to throw around. Definitely something worth considering if you are Kobe.

Kobe in Greece with all the nude beaches.

He would end up spending much of that money on jewelry for his wife.

You'd only have to offer me that deal one time...