floridatoday.com - 12/3/2007
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December 3, 2007 Magic's Brian Cook saw Lakers' troubles firsthand BY JOHN DENTON FLORIDA TODAY LOS ANGELES - If anyone knows what a dysfunctional mess the Los Angeles Lakers are because of Kobe Bryant's preseason trade demands and critical critiques of the roster and can talk freely about it, it's new Orlando Magic forward Brian Cook. Cook, who was traded from the Lakers to the Magic on Nov. ...
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Cook: Kobe's Trade Demand Is What Really Hurt
FanHouse —
... I've been getting sick of the absolutely fervid Kobe Bryant haters. You know, those people who think they understand how Kobe relates to other players, who his friends and enemies are, what he means around the league. So fine, he had a feud with Shaquille O'Neal. Other than that, what do we really know about Bryant? That's why I found this quote from Brian Cook--a former Laker and one of Kobe's best friends on the team--especially revealing. From Florida Today: "When training camp opened there were a lot of distractions because of the ...
Brian Cook Caught Feelings
SLAM Online —
... According to Brian Cook, former Laker and the newest member of the Orlando Magic, Bryant’s desire to bolt town hurt a bunch of people’s feelings in the Laker locker room. ...
NBA Triple Threat: Magic Keep Rolling
FanIQ Blog —
... Cook: Kobe's trade demands hurt team - Obviously, a bit suspicious coming from the newest ex-Laker. Still, could the rest of the Lakers feel that way? ...
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NBA.com: News 12/3/2007
Hedo Turkoglu sparked a pivotal 9-0 run with a 3-pointer that put Orlando ahead to stay and added a layup with 55 seconds left to lead the Orlando Magic to a 104-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
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NYT > Pro Basketball 12/3/2007
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hedo Turkoglu sparked a pivotal 9-0 run with a 3-pointer that put Orlando ahead to stay and added a layup with 55 seconds left to lead the Orlando Magic to a 104-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
