Seth Vigdor
Kobe Bryant returned home to Philadelphia to do battle with the Sixers on Tuesday night. The Sixers honored Bryant by having Dr. J. and Lower Merion head basketball coach, Gregg Downer, present him with a Lower Merion jersey prior to Kobe’s final game in Philly.
https://vine.co/v/iWMhihY1wKW
In another classy gesture by the Sixers organization, this video tribute played at the Wells Fargo Center.
Here’s Kobe’s final introduction in Philadelphia.
.@KobeBryant's final introduction in Philly. https://t.co/sdEPlNgO8q
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 2, 2015
Prior to the game, Kobe had this to say…
Prior to his final game in Philly, Kobe talks about wanting to play for the 76ers, learning to talk trash & more.https://t.co/Ycs8EoR6pW
— The Association on FOX (@TheAssociation) December 1, 2015
Oh, and the Sixers got their first win of their season. They are now 1-18.
1-800-SIXERSWIN https://t.co/6KtBQFwjty
— max (@MaxOnTwitter) December 2, 2015
It was a night to remember for all true fans of basketball. #ThankYouKobe