While he played the entirety of his NBA career for the Los Angeles Lakers, apparently Kobe Bryant often dreamed about the New York Knicks.

During a recent podcast appearance by Adrian Wojnarowski, the former ESPN senior insider spoke about the hypothetical. According to Woj, the late Bryant was "convinced" that he would eventually sign with the Knicks and play in Madison Square Garden.

Speaking on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast with longtime NBA star Carmelo Anthony, the legendary reporter said Bryant thought the Lakers would use the amnesty clause on him (likely around 2013). He apparently believed no team would claim him on waivers and he would sign a deal with the Knicks.

Woj added that Bryant would "fantasize" about Madison Square Garden.

Anthony revealed "that's all he talked about" while discussing this unique scenario. According to Woj, meanwhile, the late Bryant "loved" Anthony and had many storied about guarding him on the court.

It is hard to imagine Bryant wearing anything but Purple and Golden, but it nearly happened and it would have assuredly changed basketball history (especially in Los Angeles and New York) forever.

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