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Lakers Nation > Blog > Video > Lakers Video: Kobe Bryant Reaffirms Retirement, Reveals Prized Possessions & Plays Basketball Connect 4 On ‘The Ellen Show’
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Lakers Video: Kobe Bryant Reaffirms Retirement, Reveals Prized Possessions & Plays Basketball Connect 4 On ‘The Ellen Show’

Matthew Moreno
Published: 09/30/2018
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One way or another, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has remained in the spotlight during his two years since retiring. There was speculation of Bryant returning to the hardwood — both with the Lakers since LeBron James signed, and in Ice Cube’s BIG3 League.

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Bryant has maintained he’s comfortably retired and has zero interest in picking up a basketball in any sort of official capacity. How content he is being away from the game is further seen in Bryant not so much as having a desire to hold a position within the Lakers front office.

He reaffirmed that stance during an appearance on “The Ellen Show.” Bryant said he learned of the speculation that he might come out of retirement while relaxing comfortably, not training, in Mexico.

The vacation was one his wife, Vanessa, surprised him with. Bryant joked he was “pleasantly kidnapped” for his 40th birthday.

The interview with Ellen also included Bryant naming some of his most prized possessions, none of which are related to his career with the Lakers. They instead are a reflection of the affinity Bryant has for “Harry Potter,” “Game of Thrones” and directing.

Because of that, Ellen presented the five-time champion with a custom wizard’s robe that can be placed alongside some of his other memorabilia.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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