Kobe Bryant's farewell tour officially begins Wednesday night in the city where his career began. The former Lower Merion High School standout will face the 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center for the last time as a Los Angeles Laker.
"It's a honor to sort of welcome him back to Philadelphia to begin with," Sixers coach Brett Brown said Saturday after a 92-84 loss to the Grizzlies in Memphis. "Kobe's legend has lived in that city for many years and will continue to live.
"For him to come back and play his first game [at Wells Fargo] after announcing his retirement is a priviledge for all of us.