Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets before he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers where he has played his entire career. As Kobe gears up for retirement, everyone has been showing their respects including the Hornets now owner Michael Jordan.
NBA: Even Kobe Is Shocked That He Is Destroying All Other Players In All Star Game Votes
Kobe Bryant has already been selected to 17 all-star games and while his numbers on the court do not support him making an 18th appearance this year in Toronto, the fans damn sure support it. Kobe is leading all players in voting for the all star game and it is not even close!
(Video) NBA: League Releases Dope Kobe Christmas Highlight Mixtape Ahead Of His Final Christmas Day Game
Later this evening, Kobe Bryant will take the court for the Lakers on Christmas day for the 16th time in his career. Obviously this will be his final Christmas game and the NBA decided the timing was perfect to drop a Kobe highlight mixtape, focusing on his 15 previous appearances on the holiday. Just a quick reminder of what Kobe has been capable of throughout his career.
(Video) NBA: Kobe & Kevin Durant Trade Sneakers, Kobe Writes “To KD, Be The Greatest”
Last week ahead of the Lakers/Thunder game in OKC, superstars Kevin Durant & Kobe Bryant found time to grab a casual dinner together. The Thunder wound up destroying the Lakers the next day, which prompted Lakers coach Byron Scott to say his younger stars like D’Angelo Russell & Julius Randle were scared. Fast forward to this past Wednesday and the Lakers & Thunder got together once again & once again the Thunder destroyed the Lakers. This time the two big stars got together after the game, as they traded sneakers and Kobe wrote KD a personal message.
(Video) NBA: Kevin Durant Crosses Up Kobe Bryant Twice During Thunder Win Over Lakers
The Oklahoma City Thunder were in LA to take on the Lakers on Wednesday night. The Thunder came away with a commanding 120-85 win over the Lakers. Kevin Durant finished with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the game as well as these two crossovers on Kobe Bryant.
NBA: Lakers Coach Byron Scott Doesn’t Want Kobe Bryant to Dunk Anymore
Fans were delighted to see Kobe Bryant turn the clock back with a vicious dunk over Clint Capela but Lakers coach Byron Scott wasn’t too pleased.
