The Official Los Angeles Lakers Thread

[Stradling]

Thursday around five?

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I can't sleep. This is like fast forwarding 15 years from now and watching Trout retire. This man changed the way I looked at sports in general.

[nando714]

Yeah. This is weird. Maybe I'm in denial? But it just doesn't seem real to me right now. I can't believe Kobe is retiring. I remember his 3 air balls in Utah like it was yesterday. His lob to shaq was unreal. I remember watching that game like it was yesterday, I was 13 years old. People want to call him selfish and a ball hog, but one of his most memorable plays is an assist to shaq. the guy hit 2 free throws on a torn Achilles tendon and then walks off the court under his own power. You can go on and on about his accomplishments. Im just in shock that tonight will be the last night Kobe will don the purple and gold.

[nate]

The two free throws after the achilles tear were seriously legendary.

 

[Angel Oracle]

Just allow him some 25 shot attempts tonight, if possible.

Utah is battling for the 8th WC spot though.  

They are in trouble anyway, because Houston only needs to beat the Queens at home to take that 8th spot away.

Fortunately, that game should be over by the close of the 1st period in L.A.

[Punk]

I'll always remember playing basketball with my friends and yelling "Kobe" after every fadeaway shot.

[Angel Oracle]

At Monday night's WWE RAW at Staples, several Kobe Bryant chants broke out.

[Stradling]

On my way to Staples

[Punk]

"Are you ready for Kobe's last game?"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I can't do this. Wtf man its so weird. As a young boy, I loved sports. Kobe turned that love into an obsession. He turned it into an every day conversation for me with everyone and anyone who would listen. I used to get in trouble at school for wearing my Kobe jersey on free dress day. (Perks of catholic school, lol)

[gotbeer]

I am not a basketball fan at all.  But can respect the guy for being a lifelong Laker.  Strad, if you have a cancellation, I can be there in 20 minutes.  lol

 

 

 

And I hope Shaq, Phil, and Jerry are there.

[gotbeer]

hopefully you got in Strad.  Looks like people won't get in for a while.  Even the ESPN announcers are doubtful everyone will get in in time. 

[Stradling]

I'm in, there has to 100,000 people in the area. I'm horrible at posting pics but I'm taking plenty.

[AngelsLakersFan]

Yeah. This is weird. Maybe I'm in denial? But it just doesn't seem real to me right now. I can't believe Kobe is retiring. I remember his 3 air balls in Utah like it was yesterday. His lob to shaq was unreal. I remember watching that game like it was yesterday, I was 13 years old. People want to call him selfish and a ball hog, but one of his most memorable plays is an assist to shaq. the guy hit 2 free throws on a torn Achilles tendon and then walks off the court under his own power. You can go on and on about his accomplishments. Im just in shock that tonight will be the last night Kobe will don the purple and gold.

 

Kobe is as close to a god to me as any mere mortal can be. Him retiring is a sad thing in ways beyond basketball and my Laker fandom. Father time is still undefeated.

[Punk]

So are we going to start a riot after the game?

[m0nkey]

He's taken 72 shots so far but what a game

[bloodbrother]

This is pretty crazy.

[RuledByNone]

That      was      amazing.

[tennischmp]

60 points on 50 shots lol only fitting end to a Kobe career 

[nate]

That was incredible

[bloodbrother]

Jeter gets walkoff RBI base hit in his final game and now Kobe sunk the game winner in his final game

[Stradling]

One of the greatest experiences of my sporting fan life

[Adam]

Interesting last few minutes

[Tank]

Ha, his final thing in a game is an assist. Lol.

[Angel Dog and Beer]

Not to take away from his achievement, but the Utah "D" was highly suspect tonight. Looked like they were giving All Star game effort.

Anyhow, good for Kobe. Always liked him, and good to see the admiration and respect of his peers.