Prior to the game, Bryant spoke at length in a press conference including his memories competing against the team that set out to “Beat L-A”.
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Certainly, this wasn’t the same Bryant, but there seemed to be a concerted effort by Crowder and the Celtics not to get lost in the euphoria of Bryant’s last visit.
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“I was so happy when that song came on”, Bryant said after the game, referring to when he heard the Dropkick Murphys anthem in the fourth quarter.
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He was just 17 and fresh out of high school when he sat down following the entry draft with head coach Dave Cowens of the Charlotte Hornets, who had selected him with the 13th overall pick. “The history I think is what makes this city different than all the rest”. I’ve always been like a big brother to you, (and you’re) like a little brother. Bryant recalled, laughing. “What kind of dad does that!?” I wanted them to be able to be in this building.
“I can’t believe this is the last time I’m going to be here”. (Dennis Johnson) was there, who I learned a lot from. I’m comfortable wearing the s– that I have.’ But I quickly moved past that, man. It’s like, I’m quickly about to become a professional. Just like the Sixers, though, the Lakers have a wealth of young talent which will act as building blocks for the future of the franchise. Five-time National Basketball Association champion Bryant says the slight he received from the former Boston Celtics star player Cowens helped shape his championship character.
“2007, felt incredible”, he said.
The Los Angeles Lakers have scratched Kobe Bryant from Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a sore right shoulder. He has resurrected “Linsanity” (in a way) and has been drawing more praises than criticism compared to his time with the Lakers. Its going to happen.
“The loss led to the win”, he said.
With Kobe retiring at the end of his 20th season, the Lakers and Celtics rivalry enters a new era. The teams faced off in two NBA Finals, first in 2008 and then again in 2010. Led by Clarkson’s 10 points in the period, the Lakers opened up a 14-point gap over the hometown Celtics.
“For the second half of my career, it’s the most important piece, ” he said. I said, ‘Listen, it’s fine.
At one point, “Ko-be Bry-ant” chants were met with boos, then a follow-up of “let’s go Celtics” chants. Paul Pierce was named Finals MVP of that year. He can foresee one day taking a trip down memory lane about their duels.
I respect Kobe Bryant immensely. “We had some really good moments of basketball in our losses and some really inconsistent moments in the last four games we’ve won”, he said.
Well on pace for a third straight losing season, the Lakers (5-27) are even further removed from their halcyon days. It’s only appropriate his final game in Boston was a great one.
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It has been driven by success: A combined 33 championship banners (17 for the Celtics, 16 for the Lakers). That’s just how sports are.
