After announcing his retirement from professional basketball last month, NBA icon and living legend Kobe Bryant has been on somewhat of a farewell tour in his final run of games with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2015 season. In Philadelphia last night, Dec. 2, to play the 76ers for the last time in his career, Bryant was honored in his hometown in a special tribute video entitled "Dear Kobe," and presented with his Lower Merion High School basketball jersey from former coach Gregg Downer and Sixers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving.
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The Sixers and their fans know the woes of facing the amazing Bryant, learned during the 2001 NBA Finals, but he was treated as a local icon, legend and member of the family in Philadelphia this week. You can tell that the City of Brotherly Love is sad to see Kobe leave the game by the fans' reaction to his introduction (via NBA):
Kobe introduced in Philadelphia! #LALatPHI pic.twitter.com/YXU2Hdn1Sv — NBA (@NBA) December 2, 2015
Since this is the last time we'll see Kobe on the court in Philadelphia, a fitting tribute video was shown ahead of the first whistle. The clip isn't too long, but it hits all the right notes. Philly has always been a part of Bryant, shown in his way of playing and his drive for glory. Though he caused the team heartbreak and problems over the years, the 76ers fans could never truly hate him. He's a hometown hero and was sent off in a moving way.
Watch this video right here (via Dime Bag):
As if Kobe hadn't provided enough pride in his hometown over the years, the 76ers ended their 28-game losing streak this week by defeating the visiting Lakers 103-91.
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