Kobe Bryant to retire at end of NBA season

[Rican]

espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14254236/kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers-announces-retire-season

Never liked the Lakers and rooted against Kobe all his career, but even I feel a little sad. The end of an era.

[Mochi Lone Wolf]

One of the best for sure. Never liked him but, won't deny his place in history.

[fuzzywarble, squat cobbler]

Oh great. This means a farewell tour, complete with unnecessary gifts

[Toilet Paper Roll]

case be made for top 10 ever?

[Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]]

Kobe is arguably one of the best to ever play the game

But he should have called it quits a few years ago... because he'll be going out on one shitty year and maybe his worst ever, where he's clearly had age and injuries finally catch up and regress his game to the point of no return.

The Lakers better tank it this year because they're gonna need to desperately rebuild to replace him and the "Fans" that leave when he does...

[Toilet Paper Roll]

Nov 29, 2015 21:27:13 GMT -5 Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] said:

Kobe is arguably one of the best to ever play the game

But he should have called it quits a few years ago... because he'll be going out on one shitty year and maybe his worst ever, where he's clearly had age and injuries finally catch up and regress his game to the point of no return.

The Lakers better tank it this year because they're gonna need to desperately rebuild to replace him and the "Fans" that leave when he does...

Nah, its the NBA and players call the shots, LA will always be an attractive destination for free agents.

[Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]]

Nov 29, 2015 21:29:43 GMT -5 Toilet Paper Roll said:

Nov 29, 2015 21:27:13 GMT -5 Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] said:

Kobe is arguably one of the best to ever play the game

But he should have called it quits a few years ago... because he'll be going out on one shitty year and maybe his worst ever, where he's clearly had age and injuries finally catch up and regress his game to the point of no return.

The Lakers better tank it this year because they're gonna need to desperately rebuild to replace him and the "Fans" that leave when he does...

Nah, its the NBA and players call the shots, LA will always be an attractive destination for free agents.

Oh for sure, it's a matter of BUILDING a team now though. The Lakers are gonna be in the Sixers position. A bunch of Young Talent with zero leadership and chemistry...

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Kobe will probably be coaching or in the front office for the Lakers within 5 years.

Since I'm in DC I might have to grab some tickets to the Lakers game just to see Kobe one last time.

Definitely one of the best to ever play, as weird as it is I always preferred him wearing #8.

He wrote a great poem announcing his retirement: Dear Basketball

[Vice honcho room temperature]

Nov 29, 2015 21:12:41 GMT -5 fuzzywarble, squat cobbler said:

Oh great. This means a farewell tour, complete with unnecessary gifts

Can't wait for the Kings to stop the game and sing to Kobe

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Nov 30, 2015 19:43:30 GMT -5 Vice honcho room temperature said:

Nov 29, 2015 21:12:41 GMT -5 fuzzywarble, squat cobbler said:

Oh great. This means a farewell tour, complete with unnecessary gifts

Can't wait for the Kings to stop the game and sing to Kobe

They need to bring Hollywood Rock in for this momentous occasion.

[fw91]

Nov 29, 2015 21:27:13 GMT -5 Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] said:

Kobe is arguably one of the best to ever play the game

But he should have called it quits a few years ago... because he'll be going out on one shitty year and maybe his worst ever, where he's clearly had age and injuries finally catch up and regress his game to the point of no return.

couldn't the same had been said for Derek Jeter?

[Jedi-El of Tomorrow]

Nov 30, 2015 19:43:30 GMT -5 Vice honcho room temperature said:

Nov 29, 2015 21:12:41 GMT -5 fuzzywarble, squat cobbler said:

Oh great. This means a farewell tour, complete with unnecessary gifts

Can't wait for the Kings to stop the game and sing to Kobe

In the ultimate swerve it will be the Ugly Kid Joe song "Everything About You" with new lyrics.