The man represented one of many Kobe Bryant fans that flew cross country to see him play for one last time.
Fortunately for NBA commissioner Adam Silver, he did not have to experience the disappointment many felt in recent days when Bryant sat with right shoulder soreness. So after gushing about Staples Center being the host of the NBA All-Star Game, Silver witnessed something just as exciting.
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The Lakers secured a 107-100 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday at Staples Center partly because of Bryant’s heroics.