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Kobe Bryant doesn't want gifts and ceremonies for his retirement tour

Kobe Bryant always said he didn't want to have a farewell tour with teams rolling out rocking chairs to him at halfcourt, but seriously. Cut it out and stop your woodworking (via Kevin Ding, Bleacher Report):

Kobe has requested not to have any on-court ceremonies or gift presentations from opposing NBA teams. He does not want to detract from game.

— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) December 4, 2015

So NBA teams wanting to honor Kobe when Lakers visit will be limited to video tributes or private moments.