While Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is content in retirement and steadfast in his refusal to join the franchise in any official capacity, he’s maintained a certain level of closeness to the team and sport.
Once having balked at the idea he would one day coach, citing his lack of patience, Bryant now guides a team his daughter plays for. He’s conveyed how their competitiveness mirrors the dedication Bryant played with during his 20 seasons with the Lakers.
Over the weekend Bryant took his daughter and a couple teammates to the Galen Center to watch the No.