Kobe Bryant says Italy move 'very possible'

Kobe Bryant says Italy move 'very possible'
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Summary NBA star Kobe Bryant suggested Wednesday that a move to Italy is more than just a possibility.

European clubs have been in touch with some top NBA stars over temporary moves to Europe due to the current impasse over the NBA lock-out in the United States.Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Bryant has been approached by Italians Bologna and during a promotional trip to Milan with his sponsors he admitted he is seriously considering the move.Its very possible, it would be a dream for me. Theres an opportunity and were talking about it right now, he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.Well see what happens. Theres no news today but maybe tomorrow. Its a great honour for me to return to Italy, this is one of my homes.Bryant spent a large part of his youth in Italy after his father moved here to continue his own professional basketball career having left the Houston Rockets.Bryant speaks near-perfect Italian and claims to be an AC Milan fan.Bologna originally offered $800,000-net for a three-game deal but are now said to be trying to put together a $5-million package that would see Bryant play the entire European season in Italy, should no resolution be found to the current NBA lock-out.

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