Although Kobe Bryant has made it clear he doesn’t have a desire to return to the NBA in any capacity, he’s made himself available to the Los Angeles Lakers organization, its players, and others in the league.
Kyle Kuzma notably took Bryant up on his standing offer, as the rookie forward and five-time champion went to dinner during the season. And if Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo has his way, he’ll share a court with the retired Lakers legend.
In February, Antetokounmpo expressed a desire to work out with and learn from Bryant. After the Bucks were eliminated from the first round of the NBA Playoffs, he restated that interest, via the team’s Twitter account:
“I would love to work with Kobe.