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In a recent Journal Times’ survey of 35 NBA players and advance scouts, Bryant was their overwhelming choice as the “NBA’s Most Competitive’’ player. Among those casting votes for Bryant were two players who have witnessed his almost-demonic determination up close and personal: former teammate and current Charlotte guard Ramon Sessions and current teammate Steve Blake. “Just having played with Kobe, I have seen how extremely competitive he is,’’ Sessions said. “I think he’s in his 17th season now and he’s still got a will to win like nobody else. He’s all about winning. He’ll do everything in his power to win.’’ Racine Journal-Times

Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Steve Blake, Ramon Sessions 

The Bobcats have announced that guard Ramon Sessions will miss two to four weeks with second-degree MCL sprain in his left knee. The team said Thursday that Sessions' meniscus and ligaments are intact and he won't need surgery. USA Today Sports

Charlotte Bobcats, Injuries, Ramon Sessions 

Marc J. Spears: Bobcats G Ramon Sessions could miss 2-4 weeks after an MRI on his left knee revealed that he suffered a second degree MCL sprain.   Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

Charlotte Bobcats, Injuries, Ramon Sessions 

But here’s a specific from Higgins’ email regarding the salary cap and free-agency that I found interesting: Higgins said this summer the Bobcats should have “upwards of $20 million to spend on players,’’ offering the chance to “add the best free agents possible, including max-level players that may be available.’’ The Bobcats did chase free agents last summer, and ended up with point guard Ramon Sessions. Sessions and Kemba Walker have been the most productive Bobcats the first half of this season. Sessions has been a bargain at a total $10 million this season and next. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Salary Cap, Ramon Sessions, Kemba Walker 

Henry Thomas, the agent for Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, told the Sun Sentinel that he plans to appeal Wade's one-game NBA suspension for Wade's kick to the groin of Charlotte Bobcats guard Ramon Sessions. While Wade was forced to sit out Friday's loss to the Detroit Pistons, with that part of the sanction not subject to appeal, Thomas told the Sun Sentinel that Wade would appeal the lost wages, which are in excess of $150,000 for the missed game. "We are doing it on the basis that I don't think the suspension was warranted," Thomas said. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Henry Thomas, Ramon Sessions, Referees, Agents 

Dwyane Wade: I'm far from being a dirty player + my intent was never 2 kick Ramon Sessions. I just reacted to the contact that I got from him. More than anything, I think of my boys watchin me be4 retaliating 2ward any player. Im moving 4ward + ready 2 get back on the court in MIL. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Ramon Sessions 

Rick Bonnell: Sessions told me post-game he was confident what Wade did was "on purpose." The video confirmed as much. Twitter @rick_bonnell

Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Ramon Sessions 

Rick Bonnell: NBA is definitely reviewing whether Miami's Dwyane Wade should be disciplined for kicking Bobcat Ramon Sessions in the groin. Twitter @rick_bonnell

Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Ramon Sessions 

The Lakers' splashy offseason acquisitions could have become nothing more than a pipe dream had Ramon Sessions exercised his $4.66 million player option to stay for the 2013-14 season. "Had Sessions not opted out, it's probably unlikely that we pursue Steve Nash," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said in an interview with this newspaper. "It's also probably unlikely that he pursues us." Long Beach Press-Telegram

Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Lakers, Mitch Kupchak, Steve Nash, Ramon Sessions 

Sessions returned to Staples Center when the Lakers hosted the Bobcats on Tuesday, maintaining zero regrets on how he handled free agency. "I really didn't want to go into my contract year not knowing if I would be the starter, I would be the backup or that I'd be traded," Sessions said. "I jumped out, made the decision I made and I went with it." Long Beach Press-Telegram

Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Lakers, Mitch Kupchak, Steve Nash, Ramon Sessions 

Ed Davis responds to Ramon Sessions' "this is a game we should get comment." Only mildly bothered: "I don’t pay attention to it. He should feel that way. That’s how every team should feel. Every game should be won, especially when you’re at home," Davis said, before getting a little more serious. "We’ll see if he can back it up. We’ll see. Sulia

Charlotte Bobcats, Toronto Raptors, Ed Davis, Ramon Sessions 

Really funny moment in the post-game locker room when I asked Byron Mullens about the pass he threw to Ramon Sessions for the tying 3-pointer. Mullens started chuckling, saying that’s the first time he can remember being double-teamed as an NBA player. If he keeps operating in the post like he did Monday, it won’t be Mullens’ last double-team. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Ramon Sessions, BJ Mullens 

Chris Littman: Good for the @bobcats: Distributing 1,000 Thanksgiving meals to low income families. Diop, Gordon, Henderson, Sessions & Thomas involved. Twitter @chrislittmann

Charlotte Bobcats, Tyrus Thomas, Ben Gordon, Ramon Sessions, DeSagana Diop, Gerald Henderson 

Dwain Price: #Bobcats point guard Ramon Sessions, who was a free agent this past summer, is someone the #Mavs looked at real hard over the summer. Twitter @DwainPrice

Charlotte Bobcats, Dallas Mavericks, Ramon Sessions 

Sessions could have returned to the Lakers this season, but instead opted out of the $4.5 million final year of his contract to test the free-agent market. A concern of the Lakers trading him, a desire for more contract security and a chance to play near home have made Sessions comfortable with his decision to sign a two-year, $10 million deal with the Bobcats. Yahoo! Sports

Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Lakers, Ramon Sessions 

"It wasn't hard," Sessions told Yahoo! Sports. "Myself being around the league for six years or so, five different teams, it is what it is. I'm not worried about [what people think]. As long as the name is still on the back of the jersey, that's what I'm worrying about." Yahoo! Sports

Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Lakers, Ramon Sessions 

Worried that he could be traded, Sessions opted out of the final year of his contract. Even if he hadn't, Sessions believed the Lakers could have dealt him to get a marquee point guard in free agency like Steve Nash or Deron Williams in a sign-and-trade deal. "It was one of those situations I looked at like, 'If I do come back what if they trade me?' " Sessions said. "There were talks about getting Deron. They always wanted the bigger-named guy. What if I get traded to a team and it's my contract year? It was one of those things that I can't say if I opted in, [Nash] wouldn't have come. They still might have tried to get him. You just never know." Yahoo! Sports

Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Lakers, Ramon Sessions 

Haywood says "Myself and Ramon will be great additions to this team" and "we're looking forward to getting this thing started and help this team be better than it was last season." Haywood still owns a home in Charlotte and has frequently worked out at the Bobcats facility in the past during the offseason. NBA.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Brendan Haywood, Ramon Sessions 

Lang Greene: The Charlotte Bobcats will officially introduce Ramon Sessions and Brendan Haywood tomorrow, according to team press release. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Brendan Haywood, Ramon Sessions 

Marc J. Spears: Guard Ramon Sessions will get $5 million a season in two-year deal with Bobcats, source tells Y! Sports. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Ramon Sessions