UTAH JAZZ @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS - 7:30 PM PST, 4/13/16 (Farewell Ceremony Starts at 7:15)

DancingBarry · Last edited by DancingBarry on Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:48 am; edited 1 time in total

Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers

7:30 PM PST, April 13, 2016
Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
TWC SN/ TWC/D
ESPN 2
NBA League Pass
710 AM ESPN

Lakers Starters:
Kobe Bryant
Jordan Clarkson
D'Angelo Russell
Julius Randle
Roy Hibbert

One More Game. The final game of Kobe’s historic 20-year career -- that’s a lot of game threads and Kobe reaction in those 20 years.

We didn’t have much two-screen basketball watching back when we drafted Kobe. But I do remember posting on the old Usenet forums back then. The Lakers forums had a new buzz from signing Shaq and drafting Kobe. The reaction from people to his Summer League games were the first time we commented on his play. A few years later, we were on LG and in game threads with moments like “Kobe to Shaq!!!” locking LG up with critical errors. A lot of miles and millions of posts since then…

It’s too bad Kobe can’t end his career in the playoffs, but at least he’ll end it on the court and on his feet. I’m glad he made it all the way through the season to this night. Enjoy every minute of it.

So one final game thread with Kobe Bryant…

lakersken80 · Retired Number Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 36319

Can we please get a W....Tired of all these L's, we need to send our legend out on a high.

999 · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 20226

Cutheon · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:21 pm Post subject:

Vin · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:25 pm Post subject:

I'am glad Kobe made it to the end of the season. That's one positive. I hope he can come out with a bang and a win.

Man, the last game of Bryant. (bleep).

Kobe will have a reverse baseline dunk out of the tripple threat in this game. Book it.

bryants2hot2handle · Star Player Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 5253

I'll be in attendance. Long live KB24

The Logo · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:26 pm Post subject:

Really rooting for the win, especially on Kobe's last game. Either way, I'm gonna be really sad when the game's over.

Legacy · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:27 pm Post subject:

Kind of unreal. Not even sure how to feel from now up until the game.

Gonna miss you Mamba.

PLATNUM · Star Player Joined: 17 Dec 2002 Posts: 6481 Location: L.A.

I predict some water-y eyes tomorrow night.

Does anyone think KB will shed some tears after the game????
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rybee · Star Player Joined: 15 Dec 2011 Posts: 9022

Hoping for Kobe GW

Vancouver Fan · Franchise Player Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 17054

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Ride the snake, he's old, and his skin is cold
The west is the best, the west is the best
Get here, and we'll do the rest
The blue bus is callin' us, the blue bus is callin' us
Driver, where you taken us
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Cutheon · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:42 pm Post subject:

Official Song For Kobe's Last Game

City_Dawg · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:43 pm Post subject:

There are no words....

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LAKESHOW SQUAD AINT NUTIN TO (bleep) WIT!...

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Vin · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:44 pm Post subject:

Cutheon · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:47 pm Post subject:

fiendishoc · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:51 pm Post subject:

Just making it to this point and being able to play a decent amount of minutes is already a major accomplishment.

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Lakers95 · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:10 pm Post subject:

It's bittersweet. I'm so glad that this awful season is coming to an end. And I'm super excited/nervous for the draft lottery/draft and the upcoming free agency period. Can't wait to see what changes are made to this team within the next several months, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the youth on our squad develop with another summer of training.

But an idol of mine, a guy who I've looked up to since I was 7 years old, and my favorite athlete ever, is going to be playing his final game ever. Surreal. I can't believe it's so close to being over.

Thank you Kobe. It's been a privilege to be a fan of yours.

LakerLanny · Retired Number Joined: 24 Oct 2001 Posts: 46287

And in his 20th year out of Lower Merion High School, #24 Kobe Bryant!

(hopefully Staples goes (bleep) nuts for like 5 minutes)

Then have the crowd chant Kobe, Kobe, Kobe the entire game.

Lakers might even win.
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madsen35 · Star Player Joined: 14 Jun 2002 Posts: 8611

I just hope the rest of the guys give their best effort to try to get Kobe a win. Just play hard, win or lose. I just want to see a good game. It'd be brutal to see us get blown out.
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leor_77 · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Mar 2012 Posts: 21637

Don't have class, work, any projects due soon, etc. on Wednesday. Good timing - I'll be able to really enjoy it.