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On Monday, Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors witnessed first hand the jersey retirement of Kobe Bryant, as they faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers inside Staples Center. Durant was able to see how epic the night was for The Black Mamba and Purple and Gold fans, as it was a star-studded affair, filled with the greats of the game, who all wanted to congratulate Bryant for an epic career.
After the game, Kevin Durant weighed in on his thoughts about the ceremony. He talked about how huge Kobe Bryant's impact was to the organization, the city of Los Angeles, and the game of basketball. The Warriors superstar then added, via ClutchPoints' Ryan Ward, that Bryant inspires him to continue working hard, to be able to reach the situation the former 18-time All-Star is in after his playing days.
Kevin Durant on how Kobe Bryant’s ceremony influenced his future: “First thing I said is I’m changing my numbers, but that was amazing. You want to be honored for the work you put in as a bball player, the impact you had in the community, to the org, & to the whole state of CA."
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) December 19, 2017
Kevin Durant on Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement ceremony: “It makes you think that if you just keep putting in work, keep putting in work, you see what happens at the end of your career & maybe you can be honored that way, too.” #Lakers
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) December 19, 2017
Kobe Bryant played a total of 20 seasons in the NBA, all with the Lakers. He won almost all awards the league has to offer, including five championships. His work ethic, and desire to be the best continues to serve as an inspiration to many, and even those who are already considered as elite players in the league today, like Kevin Durant.
With how good he and his team have been playing the past couple of seasons, Durant will also have the chance to see his jersey retired someday and become a Hall of Famer.
