January blog 3

As you might have heard Kobe Bryant is retiring at the end of this season. Kobe has been getting fair well wishes to every road game that he has played. This shows that the NBA and the fans have a lot of respect for him. Kobe has done a incredible job through out his career by winning 5 championships, 2 MVP's, and 18 All-Star games. This year will be his 18th All-Star games. This is his 20th NBA season. He is currently 38 years old. I remember watching the 2010 NBA finals and the Lakers won because of Kobe. Kobe has also won three championships in a row with Shaq. He has spent his whole career with the Lakers. He got drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, but on draft day he got traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Vlade Divac. I think that is how you spell his name. Anyway, Kobe has been a very important part to the NBA and will be remembered as one of the best players to ever play the game.