NBA 2015/2016

[HairOfTheDog]

After 20 years in the league, tonight Kobe Bryant will play his final game at home in L.A. against the Jazz.

I never warmed completely to Kobe (or Shaq) on a persona level, like some of my family did. But, Kobe is a truly great player who helped the Lakers win 5 championships. I liked watching him play (except when he shoulda passed and hogged instead!).

Some of his career highlights:



• Third all-time scorer in total points, behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone.

• Scored 81 points on January 22, 2006, against the Toronto Raptors, the second-highest total in NBA history. Only Wilt Chamberlain (100) has scored more in a game.

• Won five NBA championships, 2000-2002 and 2009-2010.

• Won two Olympic gold medals — in 2008 and 2012.

• NBA MVP in 2008.

• 18 All-Star selections.

• Two-time NBA scoring champion (2006, 2007).

• Four-time NBA All-Star Game MVP.

I hope he plays well tonight. Either way, I'm sure he'll get a great send off at home.

Ref: http://ktla.com/2016/04/13/kobe-bryants-...it-me-yet/