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Kobe Bryant Was Once Almost Traded To Detroit In 2007
Basically as the deal was good to go, according to a call Joe Dumars received, Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss wanted one last in-person meeting with Kobe before the deal was inked, and he was persuaded to stay on the team.