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Kobe Thanks Fans In Final Pregame Interview

Before the last game of his career, Kobe Bryant gave a final pregame interview with Lakers Reporter Mike Trudell, which aired on Time Warner Cable SportsNet.

Bryant chatted with Trudell about his plans for his first day of retirement, how much the fans meant to him and more. Below is a full transcription of Bryant's comments:

Q: On how he feels before his final game:
Bryant: Excited. I’m happy. I’ve had so many great memories here. I’m kind of going through the routine over and over again and doing it one last time. It’s pretty cool.