That year, a frustrated Bryant demanded a trade from the Lakers. With his no-trade clause, Kobe refused to be traded to the ...

When asked about him, fellow Duke sta r J.J. Redick, who’s currently coaching the Los Angeles Lakers, went out of his way to compare him to another former All-Star: Luol Deng.

When asked about him, fellow Duke legend JJ Redick had nothing but positive things to say. He compared him to former Chicago Bulls star Luol Deng, and he believes he can have an even better career.