The possibility of Kobe Bryant joining Deron Williams in Turkey has taken another step forward. From Sportando: “As confirmed exclusively to Sportando by Obrad Fimic of Alti Sport, the first meeting between Rob Pelinka, agent of Kobe Bryant and Besiktas was an acquainting one. Both sides presented their view’s of the situation. Besiktas also made a first official proposal to Kobe Bryant but the offer, at the moment, is not at the level that Kobe and his agents will accept. In the next days, by the end of the week, there should be a second meeting where Besiktas will raise the proposal for the Lakers’ star trying to convince him to land in Turkey and play along with Deron Williams. Kobe did not attend the meeting.”