Originally posted on 12/01/2015:

Forget how bad these two teams are. This is a big night in Kobe's farewell tour.

Despite growing up in the area and playing at nearby Lower Merion High, there's always been a love/hate relationship between Kobe and this city. A lot of that has to do with Kobe wanting to rip our hearts out back in the 2001 Finals.

That said, expect a huge standing ovation for Kobe tonight. One of the greatest players and competitors ever in his final game in Philadelphia.