Kobe Bryant introduced in Boston for final time

And it was Kobe Bryant – in his final game at the Garden – who iced the game. The victory halted a four-game losing streak, and was highlighted by Kobe Bryant’s first double-double of the season.

“I was determined and said listen I have to figure a solution with this leadership thing and do whatever is necessary”, Bryant said.

The Lakers then won consecutive National Basketball Association championships against Orlando (2009) and Boston (2010), while Bryant won two Finals MVP awards. “It’s quite a compliment”, Bryant said. He said before the game that the rival Celtics were an important part of his career, and he said after that the fans play just as much of a role in his legacy. But what did Bryant do?

“Honestly, if I could cheer for (the Boston fans) I would”, he said. I grew up watching Paul Pierce develop into an National Basketball Association star and eventually saw the making of a big three that would lead to much of the joy in my life from 2007-2013.

Even as a high schooler he knew all about the Celtics-Lakers rivalry.

The Celtics, for all of their high points this season, have become equally known for their inconsistency. Six days after the draft, Charlotte shipped Bryant to the Lakers in exchange for Vlade Divac.

Bryant’s first thought: “This would be pretty cool”. Then its like OK, I can’t mess this up.

Lost amid Bryant’s Boston farewell and the Lakers’ youth movement was the performance by veteran Lou Williams.

“I’ve never even known that he knew of my existence!”

Instead, Bryant felt both the agony of defeat and joy of victory.

“It’s been like that in every city, fortunately”, Bryant said. Kobe Bryant has always gleefully stoked the hatred opposing fans have for him, feeding off the negative energy to mercilessly devour his opponents. “I don’t want to spend all my time talking about him because we have prepare to try and beat these guys”.

“I love our fans”, Stevens said. This team has talented players, and Russell is without a doubt one of them. “You know, honestly, if I could chant for them, I would”.

“I put it on and I went out and D.J”.

“Just attack”, said Turner. “I don’t remember the loss as a painful experience or a disgusting experience. I’m able to deal with everything a lot better”. “Now the starting lineup has recently been getting off to a good start and the bench hasn’t been playing well”. “I got to the rim, I attacked, and I used my strong body and made plays”. He is averaging 4.2 rebounds per game but last night, he had 11 rebounds to go along with those 15 points in his 33 minutes of play. “I had to work twice as hard being undersized, anyway”. At the same time I was extremely excited because might have an opportunity to live out this childhood dream of the Lakers and the Celtics. “That’s the one memory that I remember the most from that Game 7”. Why would you do that to me?

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) looks on during the national anthem before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. So I wanted to take them to a game. I’ve always been like a big brother to you, (and you’re) like a little brother. Nerlens Noel topped the team with 20 points, the third 20-point effort of his two-year career. Its going to happen.

His favorite color is green.