The Kobe Bryant farewell tour goes on an eight-game trip out East, beginning in Philadelphia.
The Los Angeles Lakers begin an eight-game road trip with a visit to the NBA's worst team, the Philadelphia 76ers. It's a big night with Kobe Bryant returning to Philadelphia. This will be his final game as a professional basketball player in his hometown, which is perfect timing as he officially get his farewell tour through the league underway. This long journey away from Staples will make for a huge stretch of last-time-arounds in the arenas of several Eastern Conference teams.
The Lakers are now on a six-game losing streak, their longest of the season, and face the last team in the NBA without a win.