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Chapter 507 Garnett Joins the Lakers, Kobe Bryant Retires Tour

At the Lakers season summary press conference, Kobe announced in front of the media that next season will be the last dance and he will retire after the 2015-2016 season.

As soon as the news came out, the basketball world was shocked. The best basketball player in the world is about to usher in his retirement tour.

Li Kang was a little surprised when he heard the news, but he could understand it, unexpected and reasonable.

Li Kang: "Boss, are you really going to end your career?"

Kobe: "Of course, I have no regrets in my career. I am very relieved that the Lakers are in your hands. It is time to return to my family."

Li Kang: "Okay, let's not win the scoring champion in the last season!"

Kobe laughed, thinking that Li Kang was joking with him.

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Kobe: "Brother, after the end of next season, I am also planning to retire."

Jordan: "Really? Congratulations on a great career, enjoy the last dance."

Kobe: "Thank you, I wouldn't be where I am today without you."

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Kobe: "Phil, I am ready to retire. Thank you for everything you have done for my career. You are the best head coach in the history of the NBA. There is no one. Thanks to you, I can achieve what I am today."

Zen master: "Well, enjoy the rest of the game, come on!"

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Kobe: "Brother, I plan to retire. We fought side by side and established the first three consecutive championships in the 21st century. There were quarrels off the court. Thanks to you, my career can be so exciting."

O'Neill: "Brother, congratulations on having a perfect career, without me, you still won two three-peats, which makes me embarrassed and jealous, hahaha, enjoy the retirement tour, you and I are together .”

Kobe also knew that O'Neal was joking, and he often teased O'Neal, having more championship rings than him.

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McGrady originally planned to retire, but after receiving a call from Kobe, he decided to play with Kobe for another season, and the brothers retired together.

The most unexpected thing was Garnett. Garnett was planning to finish his last season with the Timberwolves. He received a call from Kobe, just like the call he made to Kobe during the 2007 offseason.

Kobe: "kg, are you interested in coming to the Lakers to accompany me for the last season? If I have any regrets in my career, it is that I didn't receive your call in 2007 and missed our chance to join forces."

Garnett: "Well, I have to think about this carefully. After all, the Timberwolves are where the dream started. Returning to the parent team and retiring is also one of my career goals."

Garnett is very grateful for Kobe's invitation. After thinking twice, his family and team hope that he can accept Kobe's invitation and hit the championship for the last time.

Garnett negotiated with the Timberwolves management, and the team agreed to waive him and let him go to the championship team to hit the championship. At the same time, the Timberwolves promised that the team would sign Garnett one day before he announced his retirement. Contract, let him retire as a Timberwolves player.

Two days later, the Timberwolves waived Garnett, who had the last year left on his contract. Garnett joined the Lakers as he wished, and continued to fight for the championship.

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The 2014-2015 season Lakers 13-man roster announced: Nick Young (No. 0), McGrady (No. 1), Garnett (No. 5), Clarkson (No. 6), Li Kang (No. 10), Clay (No. 11) ), Jokic (No. 15), Gasol (No. 16), Dreaming Green (No. 23), Kobe (No. 24), Curry (No. 30), Metta World Peace (37), Thackeray (No. 50).

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On October 2015, 10, the Timberwolves challenged the Lakers away to usher in the opening game of the 29-2015 NBA regular season. Kobe officially started his retirement tour.

111:112, the Lakers narrowly beat their opponents and won the new season opener.

At the last moment of the game, Kevin Martin faced the interference of Li Kang's long arm, and the lore ball bounced out of the frame. The Timberwolves narrowly lost, and the game ended.

Rubio scored 28 points, 2 rebounds, 14 assists, and 1 steal; Martin scored 23 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals; Towns scored 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 1 steal assists.

Kobe scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals; Curry scored 25 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal; Li Kang scored a triple-double, 20 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks; Clay scored 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals; Gasol 10 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block.

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On October 2015, 10, the Lakers challenged the Kings away, ushering in the first confrontation of the season.

132:114, the Lakers beat their opponents and won two consecutive victories this season.

Kobe scored 33 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals; Curry scored 30 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Lee Kang scored 25 points, 9 rebounds, 15 assists, 2 steals , 1 block; Clay scored 20 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block; Gasol 15 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks.

Rondo scored 21 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1 steal; Cousins ​​scored 21 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks; Gay scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals.

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On November 2015, 11, the Lakers challenged the Nets away, and Kobe visited Brooklyn for the last time.

114:98, the Lakers beat their opponents and won their fifth consecutive season.

Kobe scored 32 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals; Li Kang scored 28 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks; Curry scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Clay scored 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals; Gasol 8 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks.

Big Lopez scored 23 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, and 4 blocks; singles Joe scored 22 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.

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On November 2015, 11, the Lakers challenged the Knicks away, and Kobe visited Madison Square Garden for the last time.

115:99, the Lakers defeated their opponents and won six consecutive victories this season.

Kobe scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals; Curry scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block; Li Kang scored 20 points, 15 rebounds, 12 times Assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks; Clay scored 18 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal; Gasol 12 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block.

Anthony scored 24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal; Porzingis scored 20 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 blocks.