The Lakers head coach does not think it is a given that Bryant will hang up his sneakers in 2016.
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak recently said Kobe Bryant 'has indicated' he will retire after 2015-2016 season. The head coach of the Lakers, Byron Scott, does not seem to think Bryant's retirement is quite that imminent, and said as much during an appearance on the Jim Rome Show (transcription via Lakers Nation):
"I won't believe [Bryant is retiring in 2016] until I hear that from him face-to-face once next season is over," Scott said.