The Christmas slate of games for the NBA is always a sure-fire draw for NBA fans around the world. 10 NBA teams faced off in the holiday matchup, including none other than the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers 111-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers was a great watch, but it also marked the franchise’s first Christmas game without Kobe Bryant on the roster in quite some time.
In retirement, Bryant has found luxury in his company, Kobe Inc., along with flexibility in spending time with his family. Although he and his wife Vanessa welcomed their third baby girl recently, Bryant was still involved in the spotlight on Christmas.