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In this June 9, 2016, file photo, retired NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant poses at the 2016 AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles. Bryant came through with an assist for some high school students in Indiana by retweeting one student's request on May 18, 2017, to get them out of a final exam. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Kobe Bryant and Jalen Rose star in hilarious commercial

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this June 9, 2016, file photo, retired NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant poses at the 2016 AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles. Bryant came through with an assist for some high school students in Indiana by retweeting one student's request on May 18, 2017, to get them out of a final exam. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Kobe Bryant dishes an assist to test-weary high schoolers

Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas celebrates with fans after defeating the Washington Wizards 129-119 in a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Thomas scored 53 in the overtime win, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas getting help from Kobe Bryant

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Magic Johnson, left, listens as Rob Pelinka talks during a news conference introducing him as the new general manager for the Los Angeles Lakers, in El Segundo, Calif., Friday, March 10, 2017. The Lakers introduced Pelinka, Kobe Bryant's longtime agent, as their new general manager. Pelinka will work with Johnson to rebuild the 16-time NBA champions from the worst four-year stretch in team history. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

GM Pelinka: Lakers will be ‘greatest sports franchise’ again

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Lakers hire former agent Rob Pelinka as new general manager

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 2, 2013, file photo, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, and his wife Vanessa Bryant arrive at &quot;An Unforgettable Evening&quot; benefiting EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund at The Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, Calif. Bryant’s and his wife, Vanessa, both posted a picture of new daughter Bianka Bella Bryant on Twitter and Instagram Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. The couple says they “are beyond excited.” Vanessa Bryant says Bianka was born on Dec. 5., weighing in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP, File)

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant share pic of new baby daughter

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 22, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving stands on the roof of a pickup truck before a parade celebrating the NBA basketball team's championship, in downtown Cleveland. Four months after LeBron James and the Cavaliers ended the city’s championship drought at 52 years by winning the NBA title, the Indians are back in the World Series for the first time since 1997. ( (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Our NBA picks: Warriors over Clippers, Cavs over Celtics

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, right, celebrates a basket as guard Ian Clark watches uring the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Lakers look exciting, but Walton knows rebuilding takes time

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' D'Angelo Russell, left, poses with with Jordan Clarkson (6) during the team's NBA basketball media day in El Segundo, Calif., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Lakers begin life after Kobe Bryant with youth and optimism

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Western All-Star Shaquille O'Neal (32) of the Phoenix Suns and Western All-Star Kobe Bryant (24) of the Los Angeles Lakers share the MVP award after the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in Phoenix. Associated Press.

Kobe Bryant Shaquille O’Neal Congratulates Hall of Fame Los Angeles Lakers

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2014, file photo, San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, left, holds up his 2014 NBA championship ring during a ceremony prior to an NBA basketball game between the Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks, in San Antonio. Duncan announced his retirement on Monday, July 11, 2016, after 19 seasons, five championships, two MVP awards and 15 All-Star appearances. It marks the end of an era for the Spurs and the NBA. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Tim Duncan changed the NBA in a greater way than Kobe and LeBron

By Thom Loverro

Los Angeles Lakers' forward Kobe Bryant reacts with former teammates Brian Shaw, left, and Rick Fox after an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Kobe Bryant went out with a Hollywood ending to his remarkable career. He scored 60 points in his final NBA game Wednesday night, wrapping up 20 years in the NBA with an unbelievable offensive showcase in the Lakers' 101-96 victory over the Utah Jazz. (Michael Goulding/The Orange County Register via AP) MAGS OUT; LOS ANGELES TIMES OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Kobe Bryant scores 60 points for Lakers in unforgettable farewell victory

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant greets fans as he leaves the court after an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Friday, April 8, 2016. The Pelicans won 110-102. Bryant says he will be retiring at the end of the season, thus his last NBA game in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Kobe Bryant ready for final game with 20-year career to end on Wednesday

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center JJ Hickson, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 27, 2016, in Los Angeles. The Wizards won 101-88. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Wizards lead by as many as 24 points, easily overwhelm Lakers on road

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24), looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, in Chicago. Chicago won 126-115. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

SNYDER: Kobe Bryant’s retirement tour starting to become painful to watch

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Western Conference's Kobe Bryant, of the Los Angeles Lakers (24) laughs with Eastern Conference's Dwyane Wade, of the Miami Heat (3) and New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first half of the NBA all-star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 in Toronto. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Dwayne Wade, other opponents honor Kobe Bryant before final All-Star Game

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Western Conference's Kobe Bryant, of the Los Angeles Lakers, (24) drives to the net against Eastern Conference's LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, (23) and Washington Wizards' John Wall (2) during second half NBA All-Star Game basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Kobe Bryant says farewell as Western Conference emerges with All-Star Game win

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2006, file photo, Toronto Raptors' Matt Bonner can't stop Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant from getting to the basket in the first half of NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Bryant still looks back with surprise on the night 10 years ago when he scored 81 points against the Raptors. The Lakers’ star guard celebrates the 10th anniversary of the second highest-scoring performance in NBA history on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt A. Brown, File)

Kobe looks back 10 years after his “mystical” 81-point game

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant smiles as he jogs to the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Kobe Bryant, Lakers know final year before retirement will be one wild ride

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) waves as he leaves the court after an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Washington. The Lakers won 108-104. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kobe Bryant scores season-high 31 points in Lakers’ victory over Wizards

By Ian Quillen - Associated Press