In 2019 NBA free agency, the Los Angeles Clippers were able to best the Los Angeles Lakers in the teams’ pursuit of Kawhi Leonard.
The Clippers have never had a free agent signing of this magnitude and many believe they’re the favorites to win the 2020 NBA Finals. What some may not remember is that they almost had an even bigger move back in 2004 free agency that would’ve came at the Lakers expense as it involved Kobe Bryant
Following the 2003-04 NBA season in which the Lakers lost to the Detroit Pistons in the 2004 Finals, it was clear the relationship between Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal had run its course.