LeBron Is Bummed He’s Never Going To Play Kobe In The Finals

And for a player who has over 32,500 career points, that kind of pedigree should be a necessity for any professional basketball team looking for an employee.

Bryant walked off the court to chants of “Kobe!”. Kobe was born there, but was never too fond of the city.

Okafor, 19, said facing Bryant was “surreal”. “It means everything to me”.

Bryant is coming home to Philadelphia for the last time in his storied career, but the Sixers will try to spoil it and improve their 0-18 start to the season in front of an expected sold-out crowd at the Wells Fargo Center. “Just try to keep it the same, but also keep a close watch on him”, Scott said Sunday night after the Lakers lost to IN and dropped to 2-14. He missed 13 of 17 3-point attempts. They say thank you for the inspiration, thank you for the lessons, the mentality.

Bryant shared another story about facing Okafor in a jump-ball situation at the end of the game.

“I didn’t hold up my end of the bargain in 2009 for the fans, for us, to meet in the Finals”, James said, referring to the 2009 campaign when the Cavs had a 66-16 record but were upset by the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference finals. “Like, ‘I really don’t know what to do.’ And I’m just sitting there thinking, ‘Man, I’m just playing possum because I know my legs aren’t going to carry this energy for 48 minutes.’ But certainly I could sense a little bit of that”.

Jordan Clarkson continued his run of strong play with 19 points on 9-of-19 shooting, while rookie D’Angelo Russell added 12 points, four rebounds and four assists. I think people are so appreciative for everything he’s done for the past. And Bryant knows there could be some ceremonies for him throughout the trip.

He said it would be “an honor” to remain involved with the Lakers organization in some capacity. “I’ve always voiced my opinion about… how great Kobe is, and obviously there will never be another one of him in our league – ever”.

“And so, there’s nothing I love more than being able to play this entire season, to go through all these tough times, to be able to suit up and play on the road, and play in these buildings for the last time, you know, I’m looking forward to that”.