Kobe tells Durant to approach free agency 'holistically'

Kobe Bryant played for one team and one team only in his 20 seasons in the league.

But don't confuse permanency with inexperience when it comes to free agency. Bryant notoriously flirted with the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, and other notable destinations during his various negotiations with the Lakers.

So naturally, Bryant had some advice to share with the biggest name on the market: Kevin Durant.

"You’ve just got to look at it holistically. What does he want out of his career, what opportunities present themselves, even I - when I was a free agent - I did my due diligence, I looked at every opportunity and I left no stone unturned, so you have to vet those things," Bryant told Alysha Tsuji of For The Win.

Bryant and Durant are known to be good friends. The two marquee Nike clients were spotted having dinner together earlier this season, and they've spoken in glowing terms about one another's games.

"I was just very fortunate things worked out for me in Los Angeles, but he certainly needs to look at every opportunity and make the right decision for himself - keeping in mind his fan base in Oklahoma, as well," Bryant added.