Kobe Bryant, Kanye West & Dwight Freeney: NFL Star Convinces Kobe Bryant To Consider Early Retirement From NBA - Los Angeles Lakers Doomed?

For what seems like forever, Kobe Bryant has been the star of the Los Angeles Lakers, and he's dominated the NBA, but rumours are suggesting that he is ready to set a retirement date. This decision has partially been sped up by hanging out with rapper Kanye West and NFL star Dwight Freeney. Kobe is ready to relax, and after constant injury problems, could he walk away after one or possibly two more seasons? How will L.A. recover after losing one of the greatest players ever?

Kobe recently played basketball with Kanye, and rumours suggested he was ready to resume his rap career. Now he has been seen with Dwight, helping kids in an after-school club. Dwight took 10 kids to watch the Lakers in action, and then they got to meet Kobe after the game. Of course pictures were taken, and it was a relaxing situation for Kobe.

More and more it seems like the superstar is ready to settle down, and help others. Could he trade in his NBA career for a minor rap career, and more importantly the time to do whatever he wants, including helping to inspire others. It's likely that Kobe will remain active wherever the spotlight shines, but it might just be time to stop his tough life of being an NBA superstar.

It's likely Kobe will complete this season, but do not be surprised to see him hang his jersey up after the season ends, and if he gets injured again, it could well spell the end of his career. How will the Lakers replace Kobe, and can they cope without him?