• Login
No Result
View All Result
The Urban Twist
NEWSLETTERS
  • News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Culture
    • Lifestyle
  • Features
  • Opinion
The Urban Twist
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports Basketball

Black Mamba, Out

The Black Mamba is a man of his word, reiterating his plan to retire at 35.
  • By Joseph Kimber Jr
  • /
  • April 3, 2013
Facebook
Reddit
Email

Kobe Bryant

When a 17-year old Kobe Bean Bryant was drafted, he told reporters that he planned to retire when he was 35 years old. 17 years later, Kobe has reinforced those feelings. With next season being his 18th in the league and the last on his contract as well as bringing him to 35 years of age, Kobe still plans to hang ’em up

Kobe Bryant recently passed Wilt “The Big Dipper” Chamberlain for 4th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, and that’s not all he has done. He has 5 rings, including a 3-peat, two Finals MVP trophies, one regular season MVP trophy, 15 all-star game appearances, a slam dunk trophy, and countless other awards and highlights to one of the most illustrious careers in NBA history.

So why wouldn’t he want to leave?

But with Kobe planning to retire, where will this leave the Lakers’ organization? With the possibility of Dwight Howard not staying and with Pau Gasol’s future in L.A. uncertain, the franchise could be headed for a very fast downward spiral. With no star players coming from college or abroad in the next few years –with exception of the highly-heralded Andrew Wiggins, the prep star from West Virginia– the Lakers will have to look to fill the gapping hole that will be left by the retiring of one of the greatest of all time.

Even still, the Lakers have the remainder of this season and all of the next to prepare for the inevitable: the departing of a legend. But until then, let’s all appreciate the greatness that was, is, and always will be Kobe Bean Bryant.

Donation

Buy author a coffee

Donate
Tags: basketballBlack MambaFeaturedKobe BryantNBASports
Joseph Kimber Jr

Joseph Kimber Jr

Joseph Kimber Jr. is a second year journalism student at the University of Florida on the broadcast track and an outside concentraction in sports management. He hopes to help contribute to TheUrbanTwist.com's future and success by providing entertaining articles that provide a fresh take on many sports. Feel free to comment and let him know what you would like to see on the site. Feel free to add me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter and Google+

From The Web

Related Stories

Related Posts

Free-Spirited Songbird: Makhyli
Entertainment

Free-Spirited Songbird: Makhyli

May 6, 2025
Bond Reduced for Karmelo Anthony Who Was Charged in Fatal Frisco Track Meet Stabbing
News

Bond Reduced for Karmelo Anthony Who Was Charged in Fatal Frisco Track Meet Stabbing

April 14, 2025
Cassie Ventura to Testify Publicly Against Sean “Diddy” Combs in Upcoming Sex Trafficking Trial
Entertainment

Cassie Ventura to Testify Publicly Against Sean “Diddy” Combs in Upcoming Sex Trafficking Trial

April 7, 2025
Poll Shows Kamala Harris as Frontrunner for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination
News

Poll Shows Kamala Harris as Frontrunner for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination

March 24, 2025
LaVar Ball Opens Up About Leg Amputation Due to Diabetes Complications
Sports

LaVar Ball Opens Up About Leg Amputation Due to Diabetes Complications

March 20, 2025
From Crack to Tracks: ‘Snowfall’ Spin-off Chronicles 90s LA Hip-Hop Scene
Television

From Crack to Tracks: ‘Snowfall’ Spin-off Chronicles 90s LA Hip-Hop Scene

March 19, 2025

TRENDING HEADLINES

  • Free-Spirited Songbird: Makhyli

LATEST NEWS

Free-Spirited Songbird: Makhyli

Free-Spirited Songbird: Makhyli

5 days ago
Issa Rae’s Black Mirror Debut Sparks Mixed Reactions: Fans Question ‘Hotel Reverie’ Performance

Issa Rae’s Black Mirror Debut Sparks Mixed Reactions: Fans Question ‘Hotel Reverie’ Performance

3 weeks ago
NAACP Sues Department of Education Over Anti-DEI Orders Targeting Black Students

NAACP Sues Department of Education Over Anti-DEI Orders Targeting Black Students

4 weeks ago
Serena Williams Shuts Down Drake Shade Rumors After Super Bowl Cameo

Serena Williams Shuts Down Drake Shade Rumors After Super Bowl Cameo

4 weeks ago
Marvin Sapp Turns Viral ‘Close the Doors’ Moment into Gospel Anthem

Marvin Sapp Turns Viral ‘Close the Doors’ Moment into Gospel Anthem

4 weeks ago
Michael Ealy Steps Into the Role of Malcolm X in Prime Video’s The Greatest

Michael Ealy Steps Into the Role of Malcolm X in Prime Video’s The Greatest

4 weeks ago
  • Write For Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Copyright & DMCA
  • About Us
  • Fact Checking Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Ethics Policy
  • Ownership Policy
  • MarketersMEDIA Newswire​

Copyright © 2021 Phoenix Stokes Media Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Website designed and developed by P.S. Web Pros.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Culture
    • Lifestyle
  • Features
  • Opinion

Copyright © 2021 Phoenix Stokes Media Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Website designed and developed by P.S. Web Pros.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.