Kobe to Russell: Let's Shock the World

Like many interactions these days, it all started with a tweet.

When a fan tweeted D’Angelo Russell about the 2007-08 Houston Rockets being added to the list of classic teams in the NBA 2K video game series, the Lakers rookie responded by claiming that Houston’s seven-time all-star, Tracy McGrady, may have been the greatest player of all-time.

However, Russell’s new teammate, Kobe Bryant, thought the 19-year-old might have been forgetting someone. Perhaps someone with 17 all-star selections, five championships and an MVP trophy.

Honestly Tracy McGrady might have been the GOAT!

— D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) August 13, 2015

https://t.co/Bntj1e5PsY

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) August 15, 2015

While Russell was quick to acknowledge his fellow Laker’s claim to the title, Bryant responded with a mission for the purple and gold this season.

@kobebryant lol my bad he was nice though

— D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) August 15, 2015

Ha! All luv lil bro lets shock da world this season #history https://t.co/IByKOGwFxn

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) August 15, 2015

And Russell is completely on board with the plan.

@kobebryant

— D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) August 15, 2015