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Rumors today suggest that the Lakers and Timberwolves have entered into discussions that would bring Kevin Garnett into Los Angeles, in an effort to please Kobe Bryant.

You have to think that Kobe would like this, but then again, this is the same Kobe who didn't want to share the spotlight with Shaquille O'neal. Unfortunately, you can't have your cake and eat it too, or, that is, want to be the sole superstar, while actually having a succesful team. So, perhaps Kobe has learned this lesson, and based on his recent suggestions that the Lakers should pursue some moves, it sure seems like Kobe will like this one.

But how does it work?

The details are sketchy at this point, but whether it is a multi-team deal or simply just Lakers/Wolves, it appears Odom, Bynum, and the No. 19 pick in this year's draft would have to be included.

I was one of the biggest naysayers of the earlier rumor that Jermaine O'neal was headed to town for BOTH Odom and Bynum. However, KG for both those players? No question about it. I'm a fan. Lakers would still need a point guard, but the Kobe-Garnett combo would make everyone happy: Lakers fans will fill Staples Center seats, Garnett will be thrilled to get out of Minnesota and will be paired with a superstar, Kobe will have a chance to win again with a superstar big man by his side, and Lakers management will likely not have to deal with Kobe's complaining for the rest of the summer.

I'm a fan. Bring KG to LA.

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