Who will participate in the retirement of Kobe Bryant’s jersey?

1. Jeanie Buss:

"Kobe, we decided to retire two of your jerseys at the same time because if you separate these two stages into two players, these two Players are eligible to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, and it is an honor to represent all Lakers fans tonight to express my gratitude for everything you have done."

"I am here to read a few words to you. Words: Thank you Kobe, thank you for never giving up, thank you for always having a way to influence the game and change the outcome of the game by yourself."

"Thank you Kobe, thank you for teaching us your efforts. Use your never-ending Mamba spirit to teach us that failure is a concept that never exists."

"Thank you Kobe, thank you for not only making the players on your team better, but also for making the players on your team better. And forcing your opponents to improve their abilities."

"Thank you, Kobe, for inspiring a whole generation of young people to fall in love with the game."

"Thank you. Kobe, thank you for carrying the entire team on your shoulders through countless injuries and reaching the other side of victory."

"Finally, Kobe, I want to thank you, thank you for persevering. Our purple and gold team will never give up. Once a purple gold, you will always be a Laker. If you want to leave, I know it is very simple. We only ask you to work hard, but you have given us your whole body and soul. Share and win, and you'll leave an indelible mark on this team forever."

2. "Magic" Johnson:

"We're here. It's a celebration of the best player in the history of the Lakers, who for 20 seasons has made us shake our heads and say, 'What did we just see? What did we just witness?' We brought 5 championships, 3 were won when he wore the No. 8 jersey, and 2 were won when he wore the No. 24 jersey. To have this man wear the purple and gold jersey for 20 seasons, this is He is a blessing to us. He only cares about excellence. He is very motivated and his will to win is very, very high. We can hang two of his jerseys high in the sky tonight."

"I hope you will. I've recorded every one of his games before, and I hope you do the same tonight, because there will never be another Kobe Bryant."

"At Staples Center. What a great night to be part of the retirement ceremony.”

3. Pelinka:

"Yeah, for me, it's not an either/or thing. I think the meaning of No. 8 is that he is born with the ability and you can't do anything about it. No. 24, it is when he is against That aspect of understanding the game came into play, and he talked to me a lot about understanding the key points of the game better, how to see the game through the eyes of my teammates, what I can do to make Pau Gasol You helped me win the finals. I think that to me, the meaning of No. 24 is just that, it is to understand the meaning of teammates and leadership better. Maybe this is the difference between the two. ”

4. Lonzo Ball:

“Kobe is as great as James. Compared with Kobe, I think my playing style is more like LeBron, which is why I am more Reasons to appreciate James' game, but Kobe is also one of the best. I'm delighted that both of his jerseys will be retired. "

"Watching Kobe's games, I like his spirit. He is not afraid of anyone, always wants to win, and is very competitive. I feel like that's the most important part of his game. I watched all the games of Kobe and Shaquille O'Neal, and when I was little, that was my favorite duo, the best shooting guard and the best center. I watch Kobe's games all the time. ”

5. Kyle Kuzma:

“You know, he’s the guy I’ve always wanted to see, not just to show off ‘Hey, I’m here today. Met Kobe Bryant', but to learn from him. Every time he plays, it's like he's in the last game of his career, like he can never play again.

Kobe can do it, why can’t we? There are traces of his presence all over the team. Our general manager, Rob Pelinka, had been his agent for over 20 years, and then on one of our road trips, Rob texted me and said, 'Hey, Kobe said you should send him a text. ’ Then I stared at my phone and yelled ‘Beep! 'Actually, I'm not nervous. I'm very eager to see him, communicate with him, and learn from him. He said to me: ‘Get your game back and when that day comes, you will be great. ’ This advice has always stayed in my mind. He was my childhood idol and now that his jersey is being retired, it’s special to me. I can text him anytime and talk about anything. "

"Dear Kobe, thank you for showing us how to play the game without fear, thank you for creating the 'Mamba Mentality', and thank you for telling us that willpower is more important than physical strength in the game. Important, thank you for being yourself, you are unique. Thanks. "

"Thank you for everything you have done for the NBA, the Lakers and me. I have been deeply influenced by you since I was a child and learned from your hard work and concentration. Congratulations on such a successful career and the honor of having your jersey retired. "

6. Jordan Clarkson:

"His greatness is accumulated over time. When I was a kid, I used to wait in front of hotels just to get his autograph, but I never met him. He makes mistakes, but they also make him great. The first time I met him was at an intrasquad game one summer when I was a rookie and no one knew who I was and I was just trying to earn a contract. Of course, no one wanted to guard Kobe, so I had to guard him. My thought was, ‘Oh my God, this is my first day! 'Obviously, he blew me away. Having played alongside him for the past two years, he has been like a mentor. I think his retirement fight was the best, one of the best ever. To be honest, that game was like a dream, and I’m still in a daze now. Everyone was showing their respect for him, Jay-Z came to the game, a lot of legends went. The only shot I can remember is when he went to the right and hit the last jump shot, and everyone went crazy. Back in the locker room, Kanye West is there and everyone is like, ‘He really did it! ’ We sprayed him with bottles of champagne, like we’d won the championship. Mamba retired, but I don't think anyone could retire the way he did, for sure. He will never be forgotten. ”

7. Brandon Ingram:

“Being able to become a Laker, my thought was ‘Wow! ’ Looking at those statues, walking down the aisle, and of course having Kobe’s locker room, I’m like, ‘Wow, this is where Kobe sat for 20 years, this is where he was. ’ It’s an incentive. My first impression of him was probably the game where he scored 81 points. That was crazy. And I think his most outstanding quality is his focus. I think it's fair to retire both of his jerseys at the same time, it's a citation. ”

“There is no doubt that he inspired my generation and many generations before me. "

"Kobe, congratulations! It's a huge honor to have your jersey hung at Staples Center. You are a true legend. We admire you, your fighting spirit, and all your efforts. We hope to be like you one day. "

8. Pau Gasol:

"I am proud of him. Every achievement he has achieved is achieved through hard work. His career is perfect. It’s incredible, and I’m so happy that I was able to accompany him on his journey and help him leave more historical moments. The friendship between Kobe and I is unbreakable and the journey we have taken together is unique. I regret not being able to attend the jersey retirement ceremony. I wish my brother and his family and friends enjoy this moment. He deserves it. ”

“You deserve this jersey retirement and all the attention in the world. Thank you for bringing so much to the basketball world! #BROTHER”

9. Lamar Odom:

“There’s no better day to get back on Twitter than today, on the way to Staples Center. Witnessing my brother Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement.

#brother4life",

10. Shaquille O'Neal:

"We will be remembered as the most mysterious, controversial and dominant team in history. "O'Neal said, "The two of us are still the strongest duo in the history of the Lakers, better than Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You can tell them this is what I said. "

11. Derek Fisher:

"Kobe, congratulations on your 20-year amazing career," Fisher said, "A guy who entered the league right out of high school. It is beyond imagination that a young man can achieve such great achievements today. I always sincerely wish you the best. Thank you for taking me, Chinese fans, the city of Los Angeles, and the Lakers to witness this greatness. I bless you and love you forever. "

"What a journey it has been from the 8th to the 24th and after that, @KobeBryant! Congratulations my friend! What an honor to see both of your numbers on the @staples rooftop, and you deserve it! ”

12. Jeremy Lin:

“Congratulations to @KobeBryant on a legendary career and a well-deserved jersey retirement ceremony...both with you and as a Opponents, it was a great experience! Even when I was playing for the Hornets, you still texted me about a workout to rehab my legs for back-to-back games. #legends"

13. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:

"The best in history pay tribute to the new legend and welcome Kobe. "

14. Jordan Farmar:

"Brother for life! It was an honor to play alongside you @kobebryant (Kobe’s account)... Congratulations, you deserve it. "

15. Trevor Ariza:

"He is the eternal flag of this league. Everything he has devoted to the sport of basketball has made him a legend. , "I learned from him how to deal with the game and how to improve myself. Whether he was studying videos or playing on the field, he always remained stable and focused to be the best Kobe Bryant."

"He did everything he could do, he has always been a big part of the game and always will be, he left his mark and that mark will always be there and everyone will always know who it is. It's Kobe, his contribution to the game is legendary."

16. Caron Butler:

"At the moment when the jersey is retired, what I want to say is, Mamba, I am. I'm so happy for you, brother, and I love you. This is a special moment for you, and no one else gets to enjoy it as much as you do. It's amazing how much you have given to basketball. So much, your DNA is born for basketball. You are the best basketball player of our time, my most respected brother - Kobe."

17. Carlos Boozer:

Kobe Day, the 8th or the 24th? Mamba, great!

18. Phil Jackson:

“Congratulations to Kobe Bryant! Hello, Black Mamba. Retiring two jerseys is a measure of your impact on the Lakers. Method. And the way you measure yourself as one of the best players ever is: 5 championships."

19. Luke Walton:

"I've never seen anyone have that. His professionalism. He talks trash to his teammates every day just to bring out the best in them."

"When he scored 81 points, I had no idea what was going on. . I looked at the stat sheet and couldn't believe it said '81 points'. I watched the game tape again after I got home that night, and I went back to the training facility with a game ticket and looked for it. Kobe signed. I think 81 points in a single game is more impressive than 62 points in three quarters, because the team was trailing by a big score against the Raptors, and Kobe stepped up when the team needed him and Scored 81 points and scored 62 points in the third quarter against the Mavericks, and the team won a big victory at that time.

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“He taught me a lot about the game and that now anything is possible and he taught me the way he trains every day, never making excuses and always persevering. I hope that when our young players pay tribute to him, they understand that it's a tribute to his legacy and his hard work. He is everything to this city. "

"At moments like this, I will recall his unforgettable basketball journey, his amazing growth story, his hard basketball training, and finally became one of the top champion players in NBA history," Walton said, "I am very happy. It's an honor to be Kobe's teammate. Everything Kobe achieved was the result of his hard work and he deserves it. "

20. Mike Brown:

"I enjoy the process of coaching Kobe because you always know where you stand. He is a lone wolf. I never have to worry about hearing rumors from his agents or family because he's the kind of guy who will look you straight in the eye and tell you what you're not doing right. If he likes what you do, he will tell you this way. Whenever I have something on my mind, he lets me share it directly with him. I personally appreciate this. ”

“When you have someone like Kobe always supporting you and motivating you, you don’t want to ask for better.” "

"As a coach, what I am most grateful for is that there is someone who can tell you his thoughts face to face, whether they are good or bad thoughts," Brown said. "In the position of coach, It’s impossible to just focus on the game. What you do will receive great attention from the media. You cannot beat around the bush or avoid talking about the issues raised by others. It's like Kobe, never hiding anything, and I'm grateful he taught me that. ”

21. Byron Scott:

“I often talk about when Kobe Bryant was 18 years old. Year. One time I came to the arena and I heard someone shooting the ball in the dark. Training didn't start until 11 o'clock, and it was just after 9 o'clock at that time. Then I went to the court and found Kobe there. He was shooting in the dark. I stood there for ten seconds and couldn't help but say, "This kid is going to be great." He is one of a kind. "

"I feel good because I know he has that mentality, that mentality to be the best basketball player in the world. In Kobe's early game, his every move and the way he pushed himself to improve were nothing like an ordinary 18-year-old kid. "

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22. D'Antoni:

"A very good player Players, it's natural for them to retire Kobe's jersey, they should do it, he's going to be in the Hall of Fame soon, he's one of the best of all time. ”