Kobe Bryant’s storied career has ultimately and graciously come to an end. One of the best basketball players of all time announced his retirement Sunday in a poem, professing his love for basketball. Read the full story and the poem after the jump.
NBA: Shaq Tells Kobe To Keep Playing After 2015-16 Season
Shaq actually has something good to say about Kobe. A shock right? That may be a stretch because since Shaq has left the league and took up broadcasting on TNT and NBATV, he pretty much has good things to say about the Black Mamba–unless the discussion is surrounding the old days of the duo. However, in a recent interview, Shaq, like the rest of us, says Kobe should continue playing after his final contract year with the Lakers.
(Video) NBA: Shaq Says He & Kobe Could’ve Tied Or Passed Michael Jordan If They Weren’t Beefing
Kobe Bryant went on Shaquille O’Neal’s podcast and discussed their old feud. Both men admitted regret letting their egos get in the way and acting immaturely at the time, breaking up a dynasty with the Lakers that had already won three titles. But how many could they have won if they had checked their egos at the door? Well Shaq has to the answer to that.
(Photos) NBA: Phil Jackson Says Carmelo Can Be Like MJ Or Kobe?
Carmelo Anthony is definitely a good player and there is no doubt about that. However, comparing him to the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant–on any level–is definitely a stretch. In the Knicks’ new system under Phil Jackson, Jackson believes Melo can flourish just like MJ or Kobe with the triangle offense.
