This post originally written by YT Crooks from Venuing Voices.

Everyone seems to think that the biggest story of this season’s NBA free agent drama will be where LeBron James ends up. But I think the bigger story is where Kobe Bryant is heading.

In a bid to solidify his claim as the best basketball player of his era, Bryant has asked for a transfer to the Cleveland Cavaliers. His goal: to do what James couldn’t and win a championship with the same supporting cast. Word is Bryant has even asked the team to re-hire coach Mike Brown as part of the trade.

“I think this is better than any sort of rap battle or ‘yo mama’ contest,” Bryant said. “We’ll settle it on the court. If I can lead this team to a championship, I’m clearly the better player. If not, then I’m certainly no worse.”

“I don’t know who he thinks he is,” James said, when reporters asked him for a comment. “He’s not LeBron James. I’m LeBron James. He’s just a sucka who wishes he was LeBron James.”

In related news, James is said to be fighting for a clause in the contract with whichever team acquires him that will allow him to put his full name on his jersey.