As Kobe Bryant plays out his 20th and final season with the Lakers, the Los Angeles Times has reached out to players, coaches and broadcasters for recollections about his career.
Formerly a player with the New Jersey Nets, Jason Kidd lost to Bryant and the Lakers in the 2002 NBA Finals. He's currently the coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
On Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant scored 22 points to lead the Lakers over the Bucks, 113-95.
Before the game, Jason Kidd reflected on his relationship with Bryant through the years, and their common experience reaching the ends of their respective playing careers.