Tag: Kobe Bryant

Byron Scott: Lakers ‘Going To Live And Die’ With Kobe Bryant’s Shooting

After Kobe Bryant recently announced he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers season, the farewell tour officially began in his hometown. Prior to the game, the Philadelphia 76ers had a special ceremony for Kobe, which…

Dan Duangdao

Lakers News: Pau Gasol Calls Kobe Bryant ‘One Of The Greatest’

After making his announcement about retiring at the end of the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers season, Kobe Bryant has received praise from former and current players. During the 2007-08 NBA season, Pau Gasol was traded to the Lakers and immediately…

Dan Duangdao

LeBron James On Kobe Bryant: ‘I Wanted To Be Just Like Him’

Since Kobe Bryant announced this will be his final NBA season on Sunday, current and former players have praised what the Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard has accomplished in his 20 seasons. With the Lakers embarking on an eight-game road…

Dan Duangdao

Jeanie Buss Reacts To Kobe Bryant’s Retirement Announcement

Kobe Bryant will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball and on Sunday, he announced that this would be his final season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Most had assumed that…

Corey Hansford

Kevin Durant Rips Media’s Treatment Of Kobe Bryant

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant will retire after the 2015-16 NBA season. Bryant announced his intentions to retire on Sunday night before the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Indiana Pacers at the Staples Center. Kobe has come to the conclusion…

Ryan Ward

Magic Johnson On Kobe Bryant: ‘Closest Thing We’ve Seen To Michael Jordan’

Heading into his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers, there were questions if Kobe Bryant would retire at the end of his two-year, $48.5 million contract. While the five-time champion stated numerous times he would not make a decision…

Dan Duangdao

Kobe Bryant Called Michael Jordan About Retirement During Summer

Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center, Kobe Bryant announced he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season. While Kobe stated numerous times he would not make a decision until the…

Dan Duangdao

What I’ll Miss Most When Kobe Bryant Retires

Well, it’s official. This will be Kobe Bryant’s last season in the NBA. Bryant made the announcement via ThePlayersTribune.com yesterday in a heartfelt poem, saying goodbye to the game of basketball. For anyone keeping up with Kobe’s play this season,…

Suki Thind

Kobe Bryant Announces Retirement (VIDEOS)

On Sunday afternoon, Kobe Bryant officially announced the end of a Lakers era, that he would retire at the end of the 2015-16 season, after 20 years of playing for Los Angeles. Following the loss to the Pacers at Staples…

Serena Winters

Kobe Bryant: ‘Means The Most’ To Receive Respect From NBA Peers

After 20 seasons in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers, superstar Kobe Bryant will officially retire once the 2015-16 NBA season comes to an end next year. Bryant had been reluctant to label an expiration date on his basketball…

Ryan Ward