I agree about the money. I should have included however, that no big time FA will come there willingly with Kobe still running the show. I too would give anything to see this meeting go down! I cant imagine the look on Kobes face if he has to say the team will be Howards!
I'm sure that it will be a bitter pill for him to swallow and I can't blame him. Kobe has an enormous ego (who doesn't that is that good?) but he's also pretty smart and wants rings. One would think that given his age and the injury that he is trying to come back from, that he would be able to swallow a little pride if he believes that Dwight staying provides the best opportunity to get another ring or 2 before he retires.