in the next few days.

It's flattering. Allen is a private person but I'm sure if ESPN made a proposal, he would look at it.

It's a business, and you have to move on. He had a great five years there. He helped build something, and unfortunately he won't see it to fruition. But Eddie is a class act and thankful for the time he had there.

He?s known Kobe since Kobe was growing up in Philadelphia and Aaron was a college player at Temple. They?ve known each other for several years, they have a mutual respect for each other.

The other aspect about Aaron McKie is anyone you talk to around the NBA, he is the consummate professional, he is a leader, a standup guy who brings a big defensive presence to the court. He?s solid all the way around on and off the court. They just don?t make them like Aaron McKie.

I think the fit kind of makes sense. Coach Jackson has had a lot of success with big, veteran guards in his career and Aaron fits that mold.