Who is this Kobe fellow, anyhow?

Because it is now evident to all that Andrew Bynum is quickly blossoming into a great player, the question on everyone’s mind has to be: How long will it be until Kobe demands that the Lakers trade him?

EDWARD A. RUTTENBERG

Rancho Palos Verdes

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Have you noticed how well the Lakers have been passing the ball? I have. I’m sure Kobe has too, and I’m sure he’ll put a stop to that.

PAUL ANDERSEN

Santa Ana