The Los Angeles Lakers are transitioning into a new era in the coming years, and the team's makeup will be fundamentally different when legendary guard Kobe Bryant retires.
Considerable excitement came to the historic franchise when it drafted D'Angelo Russell No. 2 overall in this year's draft. Many are eager to see how the supremely confident rookie blossoms and how much Bryant's role as a mentor will impact the new face of the franchise.
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One former "Black Mamba" teammate in Jordan Hill didn't have the kindest words to say about how Bryant treats those around him.