Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Search
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024 preseason
    • 2024-2025 regular season
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > James Harden: Final Game Vs. Kobe Will Be Remembered ‘The Rest Of My Life’
Lakers News

James Harden: Final Game Vs. Kobe Will Be Remembered ‘The Rest Of My Life’

Corey Hansford
Published: 04/10/2016
2 Min Read
SHARE

Sunday afternoon marked the final meeting between Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden. For more than a decade, Kobe was the NBA’s premier shooting guard and most consider Harden the best at the position today.

A California native who graduated from Artesia High School in Lakewood, Harden grew up watching Kobe dominate the NBA, and he relished his final outing against him.

According to Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters, Harden said he will cherish his final game against Kobe for the rest of his life:

James Harden said his final game vs. Kobe Bryant tonight is "something I will remember for the rest of my life."

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) April 10, 2016

Harden also revealed that in his conversation with Kobe as they walked off the floor, he asked Kobe and the Lakers for a little help in their final game via Winters:

James Harden on his convo w/ Kobe (2/2): "And then on a side note, I just told him we need y'all to be Utah. We just need some help."

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) April 10, 2016

With the Rockets currently on the outside looking in at the Western Conference playoff picture, a Jazz loss on the final night of the season to the Lakers would be exactly what Houston needs to sneak in the final spot, assuming they win out themselves.

This game, however, was all about the showdown between Harden and Kobe. While Kobe had a great game, scoring 35 points, it was Harden who outpaced his idol with 40 for a night that he will be able to tell his kids and grandkids about.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Houston RocketsJames HardenKobe BryantLos Angeles Lakers
ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?