I will miss the mamba ;___;
http://www.theplayerstribune.com/dear-basketball/
>>63896387
Finally this rapist can go away
Thank you based Kobe for your contributions to basketball ;____;7
Nothing of value was lost
>Kobr retiring
>Based Duncan still going strong
>Rapist retires
Why do we care?
Bye rapist.
>>63896387
>Two (two) championships
>>63896427
>>63896472
>>63896489
>>63896524
>>63896387
bye rapist scum :)
>Dear Basketball
>By Kobe
Holy shit Kobe you are stupid
This is truly the end of an era.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ7rtfeHelc
No matter how you felt about Kobe, you cannot deny that the NBA will be a little less entertaining with him gone.
>>63896555
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t45OXWk1m2M
It's time
>>63896524
pretty based t b h
Finally
>>63896612
He shouldn't retire. He should be cut
>>63896387
>not retiring last year
official thread theme:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1Pwfnh5pc
>>63896733
Would be unbelievably based
He gets to watch Duncan get his 6th now
>can't even get his own Space Jam
J
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>>63896695
fake
>>63896387
Basketball can't fucking read dude.
Rest in piss
Jk Kobe. Come back in 2 years rested and with a wiley old man game.
>>63896866
>aliens find panties in space with Kobes DNA and come to earth with clones of him. Kobe and the Looney Toons must beat a team of genetically enhanced super Kobes or the Earth is lost
There's the script
Definitely going to the UC when the Lakers visit Chicago later this season. That nigger better play
Cool, can we talk about Curry now?
Since when does /sp/ care about rape?
It's fucking over bros. Basketball will never be worth watching again
>Kobe pussying out at the age of 37
>Andre Miller and Paul Pierce are like 40 and still going strong
he should retire after Rio
one last round of olympic orgies
Fuck I drafted Kobe for my fantasy team hoping last year was a fluke
why do they call him black mamba
>>63897638
Because he rapes white women.
>>63897343
>>63896427
>>63896433
>>63896472
>>63896489
>>63896601
>>63896607
>>63896656
>>63896751
ALL THIS EGREGIOUS DISRESPECT TO THE SECOND GREATEST SG EVER
you disgust me /sp/
>>63897264
If you're a laker fan.
>>63897897
>most missed FGs in history
Rip in peace Kobe
>>63897897
No one said a damn thing disrespectful about Wade.
>>63897950
Westbrook will be the only player worth watching now.
>>63897897
wade is still goin strong tbhfam
>>63898079
wade is 33. kobe at 32 was busy winning his last championship.
post your favorite moments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP-ijAyHxyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dic-CL5mF9k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8Tk_AK45eA
Irreplaceable tbhfam
I knew this day was coming but I wasn't prepared. My favorite player of all time gone. Fuck this gay Earth
>>63897973
>be a "shooting" guard
>play 20 seasons
what did you expect to happen, faggot?
>>63898005
I have West and Kobe both above him, and there's quite a few other SGs you could argue over wade, including George Gervin.
>>63898134
https://youtu.be/ylBDTtWzUJI?t=4m22s
best ingame dunk ever imo
>>63896387
>love letter to basketball
wow that's gay as fuck
>>63898031
you got a hard on for 30% shooting m8?
>>63896387
Three years too late. He single handidly ruined the lakers
>>63898079
yep HGH will do that
>>63898289
>not understanding devoting yourself to your craft
confirmed woman.
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>>63898334
like 90% of the nba is on PEDs anyway
![kobe_bryant_a[1].gif](https://i.imgur.com/lvlX8aX.gif "kobe_bryant_a[1].gif")
>>63898134
>>63898031
Now there's a player who will decline a lot faster. All the dude has is athleticism.
>>63898313
More like guys who aren't afraid to miss, and don't spend the better part of the game stat padding.
He was and still is my favorite player. All of you fags who only started watching in 2010 will never truly appreciate just how clutch this nigga was and how much he meant to the sport.
The game will never be the same. Thanks, based Kobe.
Isn't this the chucker who's an afterthought now that Curry is the best player of all time? I don't remember Steph needing a hall of fame coach, Shaq, and Prime Pau to get rings. Also Slowbe didn't got 16-0. Glad he's leaving, tired of seeing his overrated face all over the media.
>there will never be a player so good that he keks his most bitter of rivals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsXPZVPIjxE
>Jeff Gordon retires last week
>Now Kobr retires
Fuck this year to be honest
>tfw Dirk and Kevin Garnett are both next
Kobe, Dirk and Kevin are the last real niggas in the league. Fuck man
>>63898518
>shit on kobe
>bring up Curry who got shut down by the pride of Australia for 3 games
would Kobr be the worst coach ever?
>>63898134
This one will always be memorable to me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx02W5pc7yQ
I was living in Arizona at the time, so there was a lot of shit talking going on with some local friends. Just the crazy shots he makes on the road, to silence the crowd, in a playoff game, really sum up what he was all about.
>I'm going to kill Sasha
>>63898591
>shut down
>put up MVP numbers the entire series
???
>>63898542
And Bawwston fans will deny that they bandwagoned in 2008
>>63898393
yeah nah, just announce your retirement, don't make it some memey pseudo-poetic bullshit
>>63896387
Rip in piece Morgan Glover
2001-2015
>>63898586
Umm Duncan and Pierce are still there.
good night sweet prince
PRESS F TO PAY RESPECTS
F
>most shots missed in NBA history
>Finals loss
>chucker
>rapist
Yeah... you'll be missed... kek
>>63898602
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpkYF0A6hg4
Add this one.
>>63898728
MASH DAT MF BUTTON
F
F
F
F
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Farewell Kobe
Thanks for giving /sp/ many memorable reaction images.
>not retiring immediately
fuck off, Kobr, you've crippled this franchise for the third year in a row with your play
>carried by hall of famers
>worst shooting guard in the league (weakest position by far, I mean it's lead by James Shitden kek)
>had to change numbers due to embarrassment
You were never the face of the league under David Stern (Michael Jordan) and you're not the face over Curry
it's over bros
>>63898733
>>63898854
settle down, kid
>Curry comes into the league
>Kobe disappears and becomes irrelevant
???
>>63898854
>>63898930
>That guy who started watching basketball last year
>tfw Duncan will be getting his 6th ring the same year Kobe is retiring
>>63896387
fucking finally, always sad to see great players tarnish their legacy by playing the season one too many
>>63898855
Nash looks so fucked.
Should retired 3 years ago and let LA stay competitive. Instead he's dragged them down into irrelevance with that horrible contract
>>63898986
nah man he is an honorary nigga
>>63898855
Starbury rapeface
Kerry Kittles will never not be the gayest name of all time. Sounds like a porn star with a fat ass imo.
COME ON AND SLAM
Pls no
>>63899033
AND WELCOME TO THE SPACE HARAM
He's never been the same since his achilles injury, but it will be sad to see him go. He defined a decade and a franchise. Perhaps worst of all is the thought that, were you in his position, having to throw away the profession you dedicated your entire life around from preschool to late 30s. Very few people have cared about anything as much as this man cares about a silly game.
I'm actually almost crying. Tears of joy though. Wish he could have gone out on a good note but his body couldn't keep up with his heart.
>>63899012
2013 Kobe was still at his prime. He played out of his mind to keep that sorry team in the playoff hunt. He should have retired after the achilles, but I imagine that would be impossible for him to accept.
As for the contract, you trying saying no to $40 million. Its management's fuck up, not Slowbe's.
>>63899048
FUCKING GAMESTOP
>Ginobili is older than him
>he will retire in the near future
Been watching the Lakers since I was ten (1998).
Grew up watching Kobr and Shaw dominate everyone.
Was great seeing the reignited Laker v Celtics rivalry for a few years.
Now its all gone. Been dreading this day since the threepeat.
>>63899048
who is this cock dock?
>>63899102
Kobe was out of his prime after the repeat imo. He had to chuck at an egregious rate to resemble something of his prime. He was "good enough" but not in his prime.
>>63899152
>Been dreading this day since the threepeat.
Damn nigger. Kobe retiring didn't cross my mind until 2010.
Durant coming tho right
>>63899142
>tfw manu was on the verge of retiring after a 1st round exit
>he's back and looking 5 years younger
how the fuck do they do it? Duncan has 2 seasons left and Manu can probably still come back for one more
>>63899152
same. I live in Southern California and I got to see him play live a few times. Basketball will never be the same now
Thank you Kobe
I love the Lakers and Kobe, but the hero worshipping fanbase of obnoxious idiot mexicans who don't even know teams other than the Lakers made me hate Laker fans
>>63899223
Pop knows how to manage his players. It's no coincidence Kobe tore his Achilles under D'Antoni.
>>63899251
lakers fans are low key some of the worst fans in sports
>>63899223
It's also crazy that he could get a 5th ring and match with Kobe
>The redeem team was almost 8 years ago
>late 90s class of Kobe/KG/TMac/VC/Iverson etc basically gone, only Duncan and Carter hanging on
>Early to mid 00s class of Lebron/Wade/Melo/Dwight/Paul getting old
>late 00s class of Durant/Westbrook/Harden/Paul/Blake get hurt a lot or underperform in the playoffs, only Curry the lone exception
>no true superstars drafted since 2010
>everybody in the world fucking hates the Lakers
What did Chance mean by this?
>>63899310
Based on ratings the Lakers doing well helps the NBA as a whole. Better ratings, advertisers, and young kids wanting to be in the NBA. Warriors or what ever other memeTeam have no appeal to the masses.
>>63898591
>>63896866
Jordan got Space Jam because he was under secret suspension for gambling and getting his dad killed
>>63899347
> wait no way LeBron is that old
> 2003
> mfw
>>63899223
have you seen duncan's playtime? it's really low because they know what they're doing.
I don't know much about basketball, where does he rank in a GOAT list?
>>63899560
he's controversial because he was unquestionable a superstar and won 5 titles, but always had a dominant big man who arguably played better in the Finals and has inefficient stats
top 15 I'd say for sure though
>>63899560
the best way to rank him is at his position. he's easily #2. otherwise, you have to compare him to big men.
>>63899623
Jordan had Pippen
Lebron had Wade and Bosh
Stop with this meme
>>63899347
That early 2000s era of SGs was crazy. AI breaking ankles left and right. tmac/vc/kobe being freaks of nature that could do anything. Ray and pierce being monsters but still a tier below the others. It was a crazy time
>>63899525
I don't get this meme
>>63899347
>No true superstars drafted since 2010
>Anthony Davis
Superstar drafted to a team with shit management
>>63899747
Curry had no one tho sooo???
>>63899747
but Jordan had better stats and was clearly the best player on his team
Obviously nobody wins alone but it's a legitimate argument
>>63899869
his stats are great but he has to do something
his team is shit though and he's in the west, so it's not really his fault
>>63899725
I think anyone that has watched Basketball for more than a year can come to the conclusion that Kobr is number 2 all time at SG. Considering the greatest player in the history of the league was also a SG that is saying a lot for Kobr.
>>63898641
>losing finals MVP to a bench player
Top kuk
>>63899975
Undefeated bitch with 69% true shooting %. MJ and Kobe could never do this shit.
>>63899882
>didn't even get Finals MVP
NOTHING you say can defend that
>>63899894
You can't casually ignore that Shaq had weak competition in the finals; and that those stats that are most referenced when comparing Kobe and Shaq. Rik Smits, Old Mutombo, Todd MacCulloch.
>>63900126
so he did what he was supposed to do and dominated on the biggest stage?
and I meant Jordan had better stats than Kobe
>>63899882
LeBron was the real Finals MVP but they gave it to Iggy because it would be more of a humiliation to the Cavs than anything. Curry was the third best player in that series at BEST.
>>63900211
Clearly Jordan > Kobe. However, anyone saying Shaq was so much better than Kobe is basing it on Finals performance alone. Nevermind that Shaq was worse than current Kobe during his final years.
>this whole time kobe could speak to the basketball that was possessed by the spirit of a ancient Japanese samurai who helped him win the game
>>63900110
>>63900232
Here come the MJ fags out of the sewer like the cockroaches you are. Give it up trying to defend MJ. Nothing you can say can bring back his father who he killed. Curry actually loves his family and doesn't need the commissioner to tell the refs to give him whistles.
Curry > MJ
>>63899882
>Curry has no one
>New and improved Scottie Pippen in Draymond
>Klay Thompson has to be in the top 3 SG's in the league in both offense and defense
>Iggy being one of the most based all round players
>Bogut filling the void of height and rim protection they need while still killing it in rebounds
Overall, Curry has the best supporting cast while Jordan had none but Pippen with the occasional input of Kerr and Rodman
And with LeBron,Wade and Bosh they had a whole team of bench players
>>63899747
Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, T-Mac win 3 with Shaq
>>63900342
>occasional input of .....Rodman
Rodman is the greatest rebounder in NBA history and could lock down centers with 100 lbs on him. He dominated Shaq in the 90s. Saying he occasionally contributed is criminal.
No more Bricks then? how will he build all those homes
>>63900407
Just like Delly shut down Curry
For Kobe to last 20 seasons on the Lakers is a testament to his hard work and basketball skill. MJ had to create a legacy with the Bulls. For Kobe that legacy had already been established and had to prove himself.
>>63900407
>greatest rebounder in nba history
>who is moses malone
>who is KAJ
>who is Bill Russell
>who is Wilt Chamberlain
>>63900391
>Ray Allen and Shaq
literally unguardable
>>63900432
Its this the best aussie you have? If so thats sad
>>63900560
watch your mouth mate
>>63900512
Chamberlain is the only decent argument, but even then, he was playing against part timers during his prime.
>>63899869
>PER babby
>superstar
no... he doesnt impose his will on games he just does what he does and gets his numbers. hes a glorified serge ibaka
>>63899251
Those Mexicans are now Clipper fans.
>>63900588
>fattie mills
>>63900650
>Bill Russell
>averaging 22.5 rebounds per game
>>63900712
>>Fattie Mills
What are you, 12 years old?
>>63900697
and now Curry fans
>>63900963
14 1/2 faget. Get my permit in 5 months.
>>63896555
>even biologically uncontrollable shit like precum when your dick is wet is rape
i want off anitas wild ride
I never go to the NBA general, are curryfags always this autistic, basketball bros?
>>63896387
RIP sweet prince
obligatory thread themehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yam5uK6e-bQ
>>63899223
limited minutes
>kobe spends money in typical nigger fashion
>no college makes extra niggish
>no more endorsement or contract
>broke in a year
>forced to sell soul to Nike
>Duncan retires in 10 years
>richer than ever because he invested wisely
>gets job with his college degree for the fun of it
>plays D&D every night with Vin Diesel
>>63901361
Is TD your husband?
what is this gay letter shit
in europe people just retire
I fucking hate Kobe and I always have but it's sad to see him go this way.
RIP in peace Kobe, I guess my new hateboner will be for Curry.
Heres wear it all went wrong
>>63902271
>>63902271
Prime Nash with a prime Dwight would have been GOAT to watch, 2bh
>>63901464
european athletes probably aren't deified like ours
>>63898134
This will always be my favorite
fall of the dynasty
they never recovered
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEoEoUg0qUY
>>63902804
>Bynum pulling that bitch elbow on based JJ
I'm glad he wasted all of his god given natural talent and is an after thought now.
>/sp/ - Spumblr
I got to see Shaq/Kobe Lakers play live when I was a kid. Best sports memory I have.
>>63899882
Curry was literally saved by Iguodala. He'll never live down the fact that he got completely outplayed by Matthew fucking Dellavedova in the Finals.
>>63902271
No. If Jim Buss had just fucking hired Phil Jackson and given him all the power he wanted instead of hiring Meme D'Antoni, Dwight would have been happy and stayed.
>>63898284
...but that didn't look like Vince Carter versus France, or whoever it was.
