at what point? by Tendo Bosa

In the 2006-07 NBA season, Kobe Bryant stood at a crossroads, showcasing his unparalleled talent while grappling with deep frustrations regarding the Los Angeles Lakers. Averaging an astounding 31.6 points per game, Kobe not only secured his second consecutive scoring title but also demonstrated his ability to single-handedly carry a team struggling to find its footing post-Shaquille O'Neal. Despite his individual success, tensions simmered beneath the surface as Kobe publicly expressed his desire to be traded, stating, "I would like to be traded, yeah... I just want them to do the right thing." This sentiment highlighted his growing discontent with the Lakers' management and their failure to assemble a competitive roster around him.

Welcome to episode 1 of the podcast that will be part of the Sorted newsletter. It's more of a passion project as it deals with something close to my heart: sports—in particular, soccer (or football as we call it globally). I want to approach my passions the same way I approach my work. Plus, I've always found that sports hypotheticals are a well that never runs dry, which has many a fan (myself included) daydreaming and contemplating, "What could have been?" Imagine that!