Kobe Bryant Says Tony Allen Was Toughest Defender He Ever Played Against

As it turns out, those speculations won’t become anything more than that as Kobe, himself, as requested that his farewell tour be limited to private moments and standing ovations only.

“What’s been going on with the video tributes and the response from the fans and players as well, to me that’s the most special”, Bryant said.

Ultimately, for somebody who showcased such an extreme competitive nature throughout his career, openly accepting gifts from opponents before a game just doesn’t fit the mold.

The circus was showing in a less-enthused arena, and the Lakers (3-16) acted like it. By halftime, their discombobulated offense had mustered all of 36 points, otherwise known as a typical quarter for Golden State.

The Atlanta Zoo named its black mamba after Bryant, a twist on how the Lakers’ star went by the black mamba nickname because the snake’s predator-like qualities symbolized his on-court aggressiveness.

The Lakers 3-point shooting total.

Fans should just be glad D’Angelo Russell closed the game and played 18 minutes in the second half.

ABOUT THE HAWKS (12-9): Atlanta traded off wins and losses in each of its last eight games, scoring over 100 points in each of the wins and failing to hit the mark in the four losses.

Kobe Bryant (L) and Kevin Durant. I expect the Hawks to come out firing and put this one away early against a Lakers team that’s been terrible all season.

Scott said he was in shock the rest of the game, wondering if he had heard things correctly.

While that isn’t the worst time one can think of to have told Scott, it definitely does not make the top ten best times either.

“I’m just sitting there going, ‘Wow, ‘” Scott said. I guess when you know you’re done, you know.

Allen gave Bryant fits during his days with the Boston Celtics, and his defensive efforts on the 17-time All-Star during the 2008 NBA Finals helped contribute to the Celtics’ championship. “If I’m involved in basketball … it will be from an ownership perspective”, he said, “if at all”. They’ll have to top Zoo Atlanta tonight, though naming a real life black mamba after Kobe Bryant is pretty awesome. I’ve got to cut them down.’ He said, ‘That’s good, coach.

“What’s long-term?” Bryant asked before joking with a reporter. It hands out the second-most assists (25.3), while ranking second in catch-and-shoot scoring (31.4).