Kobe Bryant is ruining the Lakers - Max Kellerman | First Take

Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman, Jalen Rose and Mike Greenberg weigh in on Kobe Bryant's continuing influence on the Los Angeles Lakers during retirement. Max claims the Lakers are still feeling negative effects from Kobe's 2-year, $48.5 million deal he signed at the age of 36 and adds that Kobe's close relationship with Jeanie Buss may have influenced the hiring of GM Rob Pelinka.

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