Is Kobe Bryant The Greatest Los Angeles Laker Ever?

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

At that stage, Bryant would return to finish his final contest in Boston. Bryant heard endless chants of “Kobe, Kobe”. “Kobe!” in the final minute.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant has been known to be the pride of the purple and gold, although he was originally drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, whom he said did not really want him when he got selected in the 1996 draft. “It’s a weird feeling walking across center court, looking down at that logo. I just remember the beauty of it. At the time, not so much”. The Boston Celtics are heavily favored in this game and are expected to win, which will be a reason the crowd may be in a good mood.

When talking about a franchise with a history as extensive and distinguished as that of the Los Angeles Lakers, such a discussion gets quite intense and there are many differing opinions on who should hold the title as the single greatest player in franchise history. “He’s about as social as I am, so for him to take the time to record that message really means a lot”. When the game ended, the crowd roared as Bryant exchanged hugs with several Celtics and then acknowledged the crowd as he walked toward the exit. I said ‘listen, it’s fine, it’s fine. “The battles that we’ve had with them, especially Kobe over the years”. Reserve Evan Turner added 20 points and Jae Crowder contributed 17 for Boston.

Just like that, the Celtics were relevant again.

In true Bryant form, he had nine points in the fourth quarter, including a cold-blooded 3-pointer with 1:40 remaining to put the Lakers (6-27) up 107-102. “And it hurt us”.

That didn’t last too long.

J.J. Barea scored 23 points, Zaza Pachulia had 14 with 16 rebounds and the host Mavs (19-13) sent the league-best Warriors (29-12) to their second loss of the season, as Curry sat out because of a lower left leg bruise. “At the same time, I was extremely excited because I might have an opportunity to live out this childhood dream of the Lakers and the Celtics [rivalry]”.

(AP) – Kobe Bryant revealed a fact earlier this week that would likely make Los Angeles Lakers fans cringe.

After a back-and-forth first half, the Lakers found separation in the third quarter.

In addition to Bryant’s struggles, the Lakers have had a dismal season, sitting in a distant last place in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles led 58-56 at halftime.

Bryant received a huge ovation when he was announced for the starting lineup and touched his chest before waving to the fans. “I couldn’t have achieved what I’ve achieved without him being in my corner and being able to call him and pick his brain about things; it was pretty cool for him to record that message”.