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.
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.
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.