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Carmelo Anthony Lakers Rumors [VIDEO]: Kobe Bryant Won't Recruit 'Melo, 'Everybody Wants To Play In Los Angeles'

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant remains close friends with Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, but even though it appears likely that Anthony will opt out of his contract and become a free agent at seasons end, Bryant doesn't feel the need to recruit him to join the Lakers, though he said he would give him some advice if he needs it.