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Julius Randle and D’Angelo Russell are confused about being benched

Dec 6, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) gives five to his teammate during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant to start, D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle benched against Raptors

Dec 6, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) gets escorted to his bench by referee Nick Buchert (3) during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 111-91. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ Nick Young won’t be suspended for pushing Pistons’ Anthony Tolliver

Dec 6, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) reacts with the bench after a three point shot by the Golden State Warriors during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week 6 Rewind: So, no one can stop the Warriors?

Dec 6, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) shakes hands with Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo (right) before the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant gets the coolest introduction in Detroit

NBA Tank Rankings: Lakers ascend to the pinnacle

Dec 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks pay tribute to Kobe Bryant (Video)

Kobe Bryant doesn’t want gifts from opposing teams on retirement tour

Nov 29, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant speaks at a press conference after the game against the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant told Bryon Scott about retirement mid-game vs Blazers

Dec 1, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) waves goodbye to fans at Wells Fargo Center after a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant told Dwyane Wade he was retiring while using Heat’s cold tub

Chris Bosh ignores LeBron James, says Kobe Bryant greatest of generation

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) looks on from the bench during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant shouldn’t make final 2016 USA Olympic team

Atlanta zoo names black mamba snake after Kobe Bryant

Nov 15, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; A scoreboard view of the court lit with the flag of France before the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

The (almost) definitive ranking of NBA team intro videos

Dec 2, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31) drives to the basket during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Power Rankings: Week 5

Dec 2, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) is fouled while shooting the ball by Washington Wizards forward Kris Humphries (43) in the second quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant is lighting it up like old times (Video)

Dec 1, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) waves goodbye to fans at Wells Fargo Center after a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards pay tribute to Kobe Bryant (Photo)

Nov 29, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant lists his all-time NBA starting five

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) looks on from the bench during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant fans come all the way from Italy to see his final games (Photo)

Dec 1, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (L) greets Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (R) before game action at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia honors Kobe Bryant as hometown hero (Video)

Nov 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) listens to the National Anthem before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers unsure which Kobe Bryant jersey number to retire

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant(L) and Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan(R) talk during a free-throw attempt during the fourth quarter 17 December at the United Center in Chicago. Bryant, who is 19 and bypassed college basketball to play in the NBA, scored a team-high 33 points off the bench, and Jordan scored a team-high 36 points. The Bulls defeated the Lakers 104-83. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

Barnstorming: The death of Jordanism and the new NBA wing

Oct 31, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3), right, dribbles by Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3), left, during the fourth quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Suns won 101-90. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Every NBA team’s most underrated player

Nov 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

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