James Worthy To Lakers: ‘Get That Celtics Ass’

Led by Clarkson’s 10 points in the period, the Lakers opened up a 14-point gap over the hometown Celtics.

In the final half of the third quarter, the Lakers outscored the Celtics, 23-13, to gain a double-digit advantage, 89-78 upon entering the final quarter. And walking across the TD Garden parquet for the last time is something Bryant will always remember. “From your friends and rivals, The Boston Celtics”, the inscription read. SF Robert Covington scored 23 points as the 76ers posted a 103-91 home win over the Lakers on December 1.2. In what ended up being one of the most epic championship series in sports history, the Lakers outlasted Boston and captured their 16th NBA Title. The kind of stereotypical Celtic fan you don’t want to talk basketball with because I’ll either spend lengthy amounts of time ripping my team or telling you how much better they are than whatever team you happen to root for, it just depends on the circumstances. “The history I think is what makes this city different than all the rest”.

Thomas led the Celtics with 22 points and seven assists.

“It was great”, said Lakers coach Byron Scott, one of Abdul-Jabbar’s teammates. “The Celtics fans are very knowledgeable about the game, and I think they’ll show their appreciation as well”. Numerous expressed sentiments have praised Kobe for all of the good he has done for the game, his work ethic, his success, his utter greatness, and any other praise that came to mind.

Unlike Abdul-Jabbar, Bryant has not received any public displays of gifts at his request.

“I’m not used to the applause”.

This is one of those rare venues for Bryant.

Bryant’s first thought: “This would be pretty cool”.

“I put it on and I went out and D.J”. Why would you do that to me?

The reaction of the crowd to Bryant was freakish. The PR folks paused for effect, some Celtics fans gave him a respectful applause, the Kobe fans gave him a big cheer, and some Celtics fans booed.

Focused on winning the rematch, Bryant led the Lakers to the 2010 championship against the Celtics.

Did Bryant listen to those songs again before his last stop?

“It’s been my favorite color forever”, Bryant said. “I don’t need that anymore”. “Truly at peace. It’s time”.

“I’ll gaze up, I’ll look at the banners a lot”, Bryant said beforehand. “So he just wants to try to get it under control as much as possible before he plays again”. Despite losing his shooting stroke in the decisive 7th game in LA, Bryant hauled in 15 rebounds and made 11 of his 15 free throws while willing his Lakers to victory.

But I’m not about to do that, because I hate Kobe Bryant.

Bass played an evolving role with the Celtics as a starter and reserve both for contending and rebuilding teams. They treated him to the big ovation when he was introduced but then booed every time he touched the ball.