The luster of Kobe Bryant’s retirement announcement will shine brightly when the Lakers arrive in the 37-year-old’s native Philadelphia on Tuesday.
How long it lasts after the game begins is up in the air.
The Lakers and 76ers are the two worst teams in the NBA with just two wins between them and, yes, the Lakers account for both of those.
If one were to fast-forward through the remainder of Bryant’s journey with the Lakers and look back on his final season, it’s possible Tuesday’s game at Wells Fargo Arena could stand out as one of the most significant games of the season.