Lakers give Kobe Bryant and wife retirement rings

The Lakers gave Kobe Bryant and his wife stunning retirement rings to honor the Black Mamba. 

Words cannot describe what Kobe Bryant has done for the Los Angeles Lakers. He will go down as arguably their best player ever. At worst, even Kobe haters have to admit he is likely in their top five players of all-time. The Black Mamba was one of the NBA’s most popular player since the moment he stepped on the court. Bryant led the Lakers to five NBA titles, including a three-peat from 2000 to 2002.

To honor the Black Mamba, the Lakers got Kobe and his wife Vanessa retirement rings that are absolutely stunning. Quite appropriate for the man who carried the Lakers for so long.

The Lakers honored Kobe Bryant with a lot of things, but this might be the coolest of the gifts. Bryant will retire as the Lakers all-time leader in games played (1,346), minutes played (48,637), field goals (11,719), three-pointers made (1,827), free throw made (8,378), steals (1,944), and points (33,643). Kobe won one NBA MVP and two NBA Finals MVPs. He was named to the All-NBA team 15 times during his career and the All-Defensive team 12 times. Even the haters must admit that they will miss Kobe. No player was more fun to love or more fun to hate than the Black Mamba.

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