Chicago Tribune Bryant sounding Bull-ish? Lakers superstar reportedly repeats demand for trade By K.C. Johnson Tribune staff reporter Published June 16, 2007, 10:06 PM CDT [以下略翻] The Bulls put Mike Conley Jr. through a draft workout Saturday at the Berto Center, but the Ohio State point guard's real challenge was trying to keep Kobe Bryant out of the headlines. 周六公牛對 Mike Conley 進行了測試，但新聞焦點卻在 Kobe Bryant。 As often happens with the dynamic Lakers star, Bryant prevailed. The Los Angeles Times and Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise, citing sources, reported that in a meeting with Lakers owner Jerry Buss on Friday in Barcelona, Spain, Bryant had reiterated the trade demand he first made three weeks ago. The Press-Enterprise, again citing sources, said Bryant, the only NBA player with a no-trade clause, has a three-team wish list that includes the Bulls and Knicks. 根據洛杉磯時報等媒體報導，Kobe 週五向人在西班牙的老闆 Jerry Buss 重提了被交易 的意願。而在 Kobe 屬意的球團名單裡，包括了公牛和尼克。 For now, the Bulls are working under the assumption the Lakers have no desire to deal their nine-time All-Star guard. That stance is supported by a statement Buss released two weeks ago. Should Lakers management change its mind and pursue trade options, the Bulls, like any NBA team, would have interest. 目前公牛的補強工作仍是假設湖人不交易 Kobe，雖說也對 Kobe 有興趣。 But depleting the roster of multiple assets like Luol Deng and Ben Gordon to match Bryant's $19.5 million salary likely would give general manager John Paxson pause. 不過交易要消耗的球員名單，可能讓 Paxson 卻步。 The Bulls first impressed Bryant when Paxson and club Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf met him and agent Rob Pelinka in Newport Beach, Calif., on July 6, 2004, the summer of Bryant's free agency. Their pitch included the Bulls' philosophy of accountability under Paxson and coach Scott Skiles, the chance to follow in Michael Jordan's footsteps, a growing talent base and the city of Chicago. 2004 年夏天成為自由球員時，Kobe 首次考慮公牛。 Bryant, who would have had to force a sign-and-trade deal from the Lakers, also was said to be impressed that Bulls officials kept the visit quiet for eight days. Ultimately, Bryant re-signed with the Lakers for seven years and $136.4 million, of which four years and $88.6 million remain. Bryant also can opt out of his deal after the 2008-09 season, making any deal for the two-time scoring champion a risk. 最終 Kobe 和湖人簽了七年約，目前還剩四年，08-09 球季後可選擇終止。 As for Conley Jr., some might say working out for the Bulls is superfluous, given that virtually every mock draft has the crafty point guard gone by the ninth pick. Olympic gold medalist Mike Conley Sr., who is advising his son, eloquently addressed the Bulls' decision to do so. "I'm biased because I grew up in Chicago and I would love nothing more than to have my son play here," said Conley Sr., a Luther South graduate. "It's a great organization and a team that's on the cusp of doing special things. "It would be a great situation for Mike. It may be an outside shot, but it's a shot worth taking." Adding the 6-foot-1-inch Conley Jr. to an already smallish backcourt would seem a long shot for the Bulls, even if the Ohio State freshman is the top-rated point guard. But Paxson and his staff have worked out the top three point guards, doing due diligence in case trade opportunities arise with current or prospective assets on draft night June 28. "The Bulls' style is up-and-down, really guard-oriented and unselfish," Conley Jr. said. "I like that about their team and personnel. I feel I'm the same type of player." Acquiring a low-post scorer remains the Bulls' biggest wish. Other than, you know, acquiring Bryant for a song. Conley 的父親非常支持兒子在公牛打球，而 Conley 本人也覺得自己很適合公牛。 --

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