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PostPosted: 11/29/15 11:36 pm    ::: Kobe Bryant announces... Reply Reply with quote

...that he will retire after this NBA season.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14254236/kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers-announces-retire-season



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PostPosted: 11/29/15 11:55 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

That's a pity. I'm enjoying his play more than ever this season.



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PostPosted: 11/30/15 2:24 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Luuuc wrote:
That's a pity. I'm enjoying his play more than ever this season.


Amen. Let's keep this going.


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PostPosted: 11/30/15 8:44 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

I was never a fan of Kobe but, that goodbye letter kinda left a little lump him my throat...In my mind it was very open, honest and heartfelt because I do realize how much he loved the game and that the one thing on one can take away from him...


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PostPosted: 11/30/15 10:12 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 11/30/15 10:18 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Top 10 moments from Kobe Bryant's career

1) Jan. 22, 2006 Career-high 81 points vs. Toronto
Second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point barrage with the Philadelphia Warriors in 1962, Bryant's 81 points helped the Lakers overcome an 18-point third-quarter deficit. Bryant made 28 of 46 shots (60.9%), seven of 13 from three-point range (53.8%) and 18 of 20 free throws (90.0%).

2) Dec. 20, 2005 Bryant 62, Dallas 61 through three quarters
In a precursor to his 81-point outburst a month later, Bryant outscored the Mavericks by a point through three periods with a 62-point outburst. Coach Phil Jackson sat Bryant out for the fourth quarter in what was a Lakers' blowout after the All-Star's 33-minute performance.

3) June 4, 2000 Game 7 Western Conference finals vs. Portland
The Shaquille O'Neal/Bryant era barely got to the NBA Finals to win its first of three consecutive championships. The Lakers' fourth-quarter comeback from a 16-point deficit over the Trail Blazers was the moment it all came together, highlighted by a Bryant-to-O'Neal alley-oop.

4) June 14, 2000 Game 4 of NBA Finals vs. Indiana
O'Neal had fouled out with 36 points and 21 rebounds, but Bryant carried the Lakers to the finish line to take a 3-1 series lead. Bryant's 28 points included three crucial overtime baskets to give the Lakers a 120-118 victory. The team clinched the title two games later at Staples Center for Bryant's first championship.

5) May 12, 1997 Game 5 airballs vs. Utah
Bryant came into the league as a brash 18-year-old, always confident in his abilities, but gained a valuable lesson in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Jazz. Bryant's trio of airballs helped Utah close out the Lakers, 4-1, but the young star would later credit his many successes to what he learned in failure in this series.

6) April 14, 2004 Two-overtime victory vs. Portland
With the Pacific Division in the balance, Bryant two nearly impossible shots, the first over Ruben Patterson to force overtime. The second came out of a timeout with one second to play, a game-winning three-point basket to give the Lakers a 105-104 victory and the division title over the Sacramento Kings.

7) March 16-23, 2007 Four consecutive games with 50-plus points
Bryant was an unstoppable force over an eight-game stretch, scoring 65 points against the Trail Blazers, 50 against Minnesota, 60 at Memphis and 50 at New Orleans. Bryant's streak ended the next game, when he scored 43 points against Golden State.

Cool June 17, 2010 Game 7 of NBA Finals vs. Boston
Bryant said he wanted it so badly, he couldn't shoot straight and he didn't. Bryant made only six of 24 shots from the field, but had 15 rebounds and made a crucial pass to Metta World Peace for a three-point basket. The Lakers avenged their 2008 Finals loss to Boston and Bryant passed O'Neal's four titles with his fifth.

9) Aug. 24, 2008 Olympic gold-medal game vs. Spain
In addition to his NBA titles, Bryant won two Olympic gold medals. Playing alongside emerging NBA superstars like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul, it was Bryant who carried Team USA past Pau Gasol and Spain. Bryant finished with 20 points, 13 in the final period to earn his first gold medal.

10) April 12, 2013 Two free throws with an Achilles' tendon tear
Bryant was playing at an elite level until the game against Golden State. Although he was never the same after tearing his Achilles' tendon, Bryant was somehow able to stay in the game after the injury to shoot, and make, two free throws before leaving. Bryant finished with 34 points; his free throws helped the Lakers pull out a 118-116 victory.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers...130-story.html


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PostPosted: 11/30/15 11:29 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

And for just a little perspective on this scumbag:

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Although I truly believe this encounter between us was consensual, I recognize now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did. After months of reviewing discovery, listening to her attorney, and even her testimony in person, I now understand how she feels that she did not consent to this encounter.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1872928


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PostPosted: 12/01/15 6:55 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

he should have retired last season. Let's see if he can make it through his final season 100%. Never cared for him & his Lakers. After the Bulls dynasty died out, the Lakers (& Spurs) were the teams to beat in the 2000s. There's definitely been a changing of the guards the past few years in the NBA.



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PostPosted: 12/11/15 9:56 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

I love Kobe. Truly the most skilled basketball player I've ever seen. (I wasn't old enough for Jordan.)

Really sad to see his game at this state, and also sad to see him retire. IMO, he's the type of player that ten years from now, people will remember a lot more fondly.



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