Staples Center and Los Angeles City Hall are just a short drive apart and, on Wednesday, they sounded nearly identical, as Lakers fans packed the City Council Chambers and filled them with chants of "MVP!" and "Ko-be!"
The reason for the occasion was a celebration of the man who just wrapped up a 20-year career with the Lakers: Kobe Bryant. The 38-year-old was honored by Councilmembers José Huizar and Curren Price, as well as Council President Herb Wesson, who declared Aug. 24 as "Kobe Bryant Day" in the city of Los Angeles.
“To spend 20 years with the same team — a team that was my dream team growing up — to spend my entire career wearing that golden armor has been a huge blessing,” Bryant said.