Bryant told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher that he wants the Lakers to bring West back to the organization and give him full authority. If the Lakers don't want to do that, Bryant said he wants to be traded.
With the season hanging on the balance, the Lakers are still a team in search of their identity. With the fanbase behind this team, the Lakers will make one last stand and push for the playoffs. Our [the fans] supports can make this team succeed, or fail. The city of Los Angeles lies in the hands of Phil Jackson, the Lakers, and Kobe Bryant. If you're with "us," then be with "us."
