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Los Angeles Lakers
6hKevin Pelton

Pelton: Lakers can become great after Kobe

Los Angeles Lakers
6hKevin Pelton

Pelton: Lakers can become great after Kobe

Kevin Pelton breaks down the Lakers' tricky path to future title contention, including how they should handle D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and 2016 free agency.

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    KOBE'S FAREWELL SEASON

    KOBE'S FAREWELL SEASON

    Kobe's top 10 plays of his career

    Kobe's top 10 plays of his career
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    KOBE'S FAREWELL SEASON

    SVP: End of the line for Kobe

    SVP: End of the line for Kobe
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    KOBE'S FAREWELL SEASON

    Rewind: Kobe Bryant's 81-point night

    Rewind: Kobe Bryant's 81-point night
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    KOBE'S FAREWELL SEASON

    Kobe feeling at peace with decision to retire

    Kobe feeling at peace with decision to retire
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    KOBE'S FAREWELL SEASON

    Magic: 'There will never be another Kobe Bryant'

    Magic: 'There will never be another Kobe Bryant'
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    KOBE'S FAREWELL SEASON

    Kobe says Jordan was one of first to know his retirement plans

    Kobe says Jordan was one of first to know his retirement plans
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    KOBE'S FAREWELL SEASON

    Kobe playing like he isn't ready to retire

    Kobe playing like he isn't ready to retire
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    KOBE'S FAREWELL SEASON

    Kobe in his own words

    Kobe in his own words
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    KOBE'S FAREWELL SEASON

    Kupchak on Kobe: 'He is what he is, and I'm thankful for it'

    Kupchak on Kobe: 'He is what he is, and I'm thankful for it'
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    KOBE'S FAREWELL SEASON

    Jeanie Buss saddened by Kobe's decision to retire

    Jeanie Buss saddened by Kobe's decision to retire
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    15h

    Warriors survive Jazz rally to reach 19-0

    Golden State relied on the grace of Stephen Curry and the hustle of Draymond Green to overcome its biggest challenge yet and extend perfection for another game.

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      How the Jazz almost stopped the Warriors (2:10)

      MONDAY'S BEST

      MONDAY'S BEST

      Curry's fourth-quarter clutch plays

      Curry's fourth-quarter clutch plays
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      MONDAY'S BEST

      Jordan casually slaps and dabs

      Jordan casually slaps and dabs
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      MONDAY'S BEST

      Curry freezes Gobert

      Curry freezes Gobert
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      MONDAY'S BEST

      MCW's alley-oop fail

      MCW's alley-oop fail
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      MONDAY'S BEST

      James Harden forgets to play defense

      James Harden forgets to play defense
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      MONDAY'S BEST

      Wade finishes with reverse jam

      Wade finishes with reverse jam
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      15hNick Friedell

      Bulls' Joakim Noah getting his 'swag' back

      Jimmy Butler believes a frustrating season might be turning around for Joakim Noah, who had another encouraging performance Monday against the Spurs.

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      NBA Power Rankings: Warriors take win streak on the road

      A seven-game road trip could spell doom for Golden State's streak, Paul George & Co. are hitting their stride in Indy and Kobe's farewell tour officially begins. Marc Stein is taking stock of all 30 teams in the NBA.

        HIGHLIGHTS

        HIGHLIGHTS

        CP3, Lillard leave in Clippers' win over Blazers

        CP3, Lillard leave in Clippers' win over Blazers
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        HIGHLIGHTS

        Boogie gets down in Kings' win over Mavs

        Boogie gets down in Kings' win over Mavs
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        HIGHLIGHTS

        Bulls fend off Spurs

        Bulls fend off Spurs
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        HIGHLIGHTS

        Warriors defeat Jazz in thriller to remain perfect

        Warriors defeat Jazz in thriller to remain perfect
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        HIGHLIGHTS

        Bucks beat sloppy Nuggets

        Bucks beat sloppy Nuggets
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        HIGHLIGHTS

        Jackson, Drummond power Pistons over Rockets

        Jackson, Drummond power Pistons over Rockets
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        HIGHLIGHTS

        Celtics get 10th win despite 30 from Wade

        Celtics get 10th win despite 30 from Wade
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        HIGHLIGHTS

        Hawks hang on to top Thunder

        Hawks hang on to top Thunder
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        Spurs as quiet as a mouse (1:37)

        FEATURE VIDEO

        FEATURE VIDEO

        Draymond Green on what makes the Warriors special

        Draymond Green on what makes the Warriors special
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        FEATURE VIDEO

        Rasheed Wallace can still ball

        Rasheed Wallace can still ball
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        FEATURE VIDEO

        Sixers supportive of Okafor after street fight

        Sixers supportive of Okafor after street fight
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        FEATURE VIDEO

        Bretos: Kobe's not a good fit for the Lakers

        Bretos: Kobe's not a good fit for the Lakers
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        FEATURE VIDEO

        Jason Kidd suspended one game for outburst

        Jason Kidd suspended one game for outburst
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        FEATURE VIDEO

        Orlando's mascot playing jokes on Robin Lopez

        Orlando's mascot playing jokes on Robin Lopez
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        FEATURE VIDEO

        ESPN Sport Science: Anthony Davis' 3-point ability

        ESPN Sport Science: Anthony Davis' 3-point ability
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        FEATURE VIDEO

        Michael B. Jordan is... Michael Jordan

        Michael B. Jordan is... Michael Jordan
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        FEATURE VIDEO

        Just how significant is Warriors' record start?

        Just how significant is Warriors' record start?
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        FEATURE VIDEO

        Did Budenholzer deserve suspension?

        Did Budenholzer deserve suspension?
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        KD blasts media for Kobe treatment

        Kevin Durant said he's "disappointed" with how the media has treated the struggling Kobe Bryant: "You guys treated one of our legends like s---, and I didn't really like it."

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        Kobe Bryant's career in photos

        Bryant was a fresh-faced kid when the Lakers acquired him on draft day in 1996. Twenty years later, he's a superstar with a swan song. Photos

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        LeBron reflects on Kobe's career

        When asked about his most memorable game with the retiring Lakers legend, the Cavs star cited the 2008 Olympic Gold Medal game: "They went zone on us and we needed to make a big bucket. We swung it around the horn, Kobe caught it on the left wing and shot a 3 with no thought about it." Full Q&A

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        Worth paying top dollar to see Kobe?

        Michael Smith says no way, because if he goes to a game now, "I'm not going to see Kobe as I remember him. There's YouTube for that."

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        Mike Mazzeo ESPN Staff Writer 

        Sixers coach Brett Brown estimates there will be 70 percent Kobe Bryant fans and 30 percent Sixers fans here this evening.

        Mike Mazzeo ESPN Staff Writer 

        Kobe says in high school he dreamed of playing in Philly, but he jokingly says he had to "settle" for his childhood dream of being a Laker.

        Mike Mazzeo ESPN Staff Writer 

        Kobe Bryant says playing in his hometown after his retirement announcement is "the cherry on top" of everything. Tells the Philly fans "thank you for everything."

        Watch: Kobe Bryant news conference

        This is the Lakers star's last season, and he's speaking before his final visit to his hometown of Philadelphia. Live on ESPN2/WatchESPN

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        Lebron regrets not meeting Kobe in Finals

        "I didn't hold up my end of the bargain in 2009 for the fans, for us, to meet in the Finals. ... I know the world wanted to see it. I wanted it, we wanted it, he held up his end and I didn't hold up my end, and I hate that. I hate that that didn't happen."

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        Calvin Watkins ESPN Staff Writer 

        Dwight Howard on Kobe Bryant: "Kobe is one of the greatest ever to play the game, he had an amazing career and it all comes to an end for all of us. Someone we all grew up watching and grow from the Afro to the changing of the number to all that stuff, 81 points. He's had a very good career. He paid the way for so many players coming out of high school. His work ethic and everything that he stands for on the court has been great. For 20 years, I mean thats amazing to play this game a long time. I know it will probably be tough after he retires because he loves this game so much. All of us have to face that reality one day just wish him well."

        ICYMI: How not to rebound feat. Harden

        Rockets star James Harden had no interest in collecting this rebound, sliding away as the ball came off the rim.

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        dwyanewade @dwyanewade

        For 13 years he has pushed me to be great. just simply because he's great. Thank you @kobebryant for setting the bar high for 2 guards in this era. if not for you others or myself wouldn't have had anything real to shoot for. Your message back to me after I broke your nose in an Allstar game let me know what kinda competitor you were and it let me know I was in trouble the next time we faced each other. which was 5 days later haha.. #Afriend #Vino #Mambaout

        ICYMI: Curry hits Gobert with freeze ray

        Stephen Curry iced Jazz C Rudy Gobert with the little hesitation to get the wide-open layup.

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        Mike Mazzeo ESPN Staff Writer 

        Sources tell ESPN that the Nets have been gauging trade interest in Bojan Bogdanovic.

        Is the 76ers 'process' working?

        Chad Ford writes: "Three years into 'the process,' the Sixers don't have much to show for their losses. By now, the hope was to have drafted at least two cornerstones to build around." Experts on Sixers (Insider)

        Floyd Mayweather attends D-League game

        It was not the boxing star's usual night out, but Mayweather was in attendance to support Jordan Crawford -- and he also got to see Jimmer Fredette drop 37. Liked what he saw

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        Warriors' Walton wins Coach of the Month

        Golden State interim coach Luke Walton has led the defending champions to the best start in NBA history at 19-0 while filling in for Steve Kerr (back surgery). Cleveland's David Blatt won Eastern Conference Coach of the Month.

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        ICYMI: Luc Mbah a Moute's perfect pass

        The Clippers forward had almost zero room to work in, but found teammate DeAndre Jordan to deliver this gem of a play: A behind-the-back pass capped off with a dunk.

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        Darren Rovell @darrenrovell

        Kobe Bryant has told people/teams he does not want a farewell gift tour on the road. Wants to be treated the same way.

        Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer 

        Carmelo Anthony is still under the weather but expects to play tomorrow vs. Philadelphia. He missed Sunday's game due to illness.

        Free throw woes? Just dab

        DeAndre Jordan tied for the second-most free throw attempts in a game at 34 on Monday (he missed 22). And while you can't complain forever, you can always dab.

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