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"There were two reasons" - Lakers journalist reveals why Eddie Jones was traded shortly after Kobe Bryant was drafted ...
"That kind of talent simply doesn't happen" - Del Harris said 17-year-old Kobe was 'slightly better' than 24-year-old Eddie ...
In 2004, "Steady Eddie" and O'Neal reunited at South Beach when the Lakers traded Shaq to the Miami Heat. The big man was already 32 years old at the time. As far as expectations go, Jones knew ...
When asked about All-Star shooting guard teammate Eddie Jones, part of the 1990s "Lake Show" core even before Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant joined the fun, Van Exel was effusive in his praise.
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Eddie Jones was one of the most athletic players in NBA history. No moment displayed that more than Jan. 21, 1995. It was Jones' rookie year with the Los Angeles Lakers when they faced the ...
Meanwhile, Eddie Jones was traded midway through Lue's rookie season in 1999. The Lakers handed the keys to a young Kobe Bryant, and he blossomed the season after when Jackson arrived as coach.