The Lakers official also announced the news that Kobe retired two numbers at the same time, the first person in history!
Kobe played 65,438+0,346 regular-season games for the Lakers in his career. Wearing No.8, Kobe averaged 23.9 points and 5. 1 rebounds and 4.5 assists, was selected as an All-Star eight times and won the NBA championship three times!
Kobe Bryant, wearing No.24, averaged 26.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. 10 was selected as an All-Star, won the championship twice and won the finals MVP twice!
20 16, when asked which of the No.8 and No.24 jerseys will retire, Kobe replied: "No matter which number, it will be a very, very difficult decision to let others wear my remaining number.
Now Kobe said: As a child growing up in Italy, I always dreamed that the jersey could be hung on the roof of the Lakers, but I never thought it would be two pieces. The Lakers awarded me a great honor, and I am very grateful to the fans for their enthusiasm for the game.
Jenny said, "Our fans will celebrate our hero again, and our opponents will be jealous of the legendary Kobe Bryant again!" " "
Magic Johnson said: "This is the honor that Kobe deserves. He is one of the greatest stars in the history of the Lakers and NBA. I am very much looking forward to seeing his two jerseys retire and celebrating this special moment with him and his family. "
Pelinka, coach of the Lakers and former agent of Kobe for many years, also said: "Kobe's influence on the Lakers is immeasurable. He has played here for 20 years, making this team always the spokesman of NBA. In addition to the championship and personal achievements, Kobe's mamba spirit will live on the Lakers forever, reminding us to March towards greatness. Kobe's loyalty and hard work have made him outstanding in the history of sports and influenced generations. "
It is reported that the cheapest ticket price of this game was 127 dollars before the news of Kobe's jersey retirement came out, and after Kobe's jersey retirement was confirmed, the cheapest ticket price of this game soared to 988 dollars, second only to the Christmas war between Cavaliers and Warriors.
Pay tribute to Kobe!