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    Eddy Munny
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    WTF??? Kobe Bryant Announces He'll Retire at the End of the Season!!! End of an Era

    Speaking through his publicist on Saturday evening, Kobe declared that the 2013/2014 NBA season would be his swan song. Although he initially foresaw playing longer, there are growing concerns around the persistent injuries to his lower body. His title chase of Michael Jordan will come up just short with 5 NBA championship rings, barring some sort of Laker miracle this year.


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    Eddy Munny
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    Yea that about sums it up.

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    That's great news for the Lakers.

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    0 chance his retiring. Will play at least 2 more seasons after this year.

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    where you this? or just troll

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    Yeah, I couldn't believe it either. I just assumed he had a lot left in the tank. Take nothing for granted. The league's gonna miss him.

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    U got a link or source?

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    Seems legit

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    its april already?

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    If you're lying you should be banned. I can't find any proof of this on espn, google, nba.com or his twitter account.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pepero428 View Post
    its april already?
    If you're referring to news journalist April O'Neil, then I don't care much for your sense of humor. Besides, she doesn't do sports reports.... Damn trolls

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    Quote Originally Posted by mattj1x View Post
    Seems legit
    This guy gets it.

    I figured you guys could Google it for confirmation. I didn't realize you're all that lazy.

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    Will believe it when he isn`t in uniform next year. Until then, its all malarky.

    Does anyone else remember when Kobe decided to " teeth scowl" for like 10 games ?
    Pathetic shout out "look at me, look at me"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eddy Munny View Post
    This guy gets it.

    I figured you guys could Google it for confirmation. I didn't realize you're all that lazy.
    Why don't you provide a link? Because there is none and you're just spreading rumors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RonPaul2008 View Post
    Why don't you provide a link? Because there is none and you're just spreading rumors.
    Listen, I keep all my links in the form of pork sausage right next to the scrambled eggs on my breakfast plate.

    Oh!!! Hey!!! Boo-yah!!!!

    But seriously, if you want a link, check your cuffs.

    Aww Snap!! Bada-boom Bada-bizz-ing!!!!!!

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    Ko-be Ko-be Ko-be

    C'mon everybody, if we chant his name in unison...we can will him out of retirement.

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    Update!!!

    There are reports circulating now that Kobe will continue to play basketball beyond this season. Let's hope this is true and not just some ruse to manipulate my emotions.

    Perhaps the chanting worked. We may have did it fellas!! Kobe may keep playing as a result of our positive willpower. It's days like these that make me proud to be an SBR member!

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    Did this news come from Clark Kent or Peter Parker?

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    Quote Originally Posted by NardVa View Post
    Did this news come from Clark Kent or Peter Parker?
    Details are sketchy at this time. I'll have more for you as the information trickles in.

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    i guess he considers him self no good anymore

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    Quote Originally Posted by supernicus View Post
    i guess he considers him self no good anymore
    It's a shame. I think even a Kobe in his mid-thirties is fully capable of dribbling the ball fast and throwing it into the hoop for basket points.

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    Sorry guys, I've been trying to reach out to my source but I haven't been able to acquire any new information. If this changes, I'll let you know.

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    Thank you for your patience.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RonPaul2008 View Post
    That's great news for the Lakers.
    That's great news for all of us. Good bye Mr. 38%.

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    Was it a hoax?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiggityDaggityDo View Post
    Was it a hoax?
    The story or the thread?
    You have to use Hotbot as your search engine to find it.
    Good luck.

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    Personally, I hope he keeps playing.

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    Because if not, that would mean less stars in the game.

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    i find it dificult to believe Kobe will walk away from what he loves most.....20+ mil a year from lakers

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    I'm reaching out to my sources for confirmation.

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    F... him. Should have retired two years ago.

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    I used to be a fan of kobe's but now he is just annoying. He had a great chance to win with Dwight Howard and he couldn't help himself , just had to be a douche. Same thing with shaquille, etc. Last year he knew signing that contract wouldnt allow Gasol or anyone of value to sign with the Lakers and then he birches about how much they suck, wtf?

    Now he will torture us all with an attempt at a Jeter-isk swan song season. Except, despite how well he plays no one will be giving him standing ovations or easy lay ups.

    There is no denying he's the next best player of my generation (born '79) next to Michael Jordan, but it certainly has not been enjoyable for anyone to have him lingering around around like an old sore, especially for the Lakers.

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    Kobe won with Shaq in his prime, then Gasol in his prime, one of those rings against a terrible Magic squad and another against a banged up Celtics squad in which the refs gifted him game 7.

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