Who else gave themselves a "Farewell Tour" like Kobe is now?

[tmacattack33]

I don't recall any recent stars telling us before the season ended that they were retiring. Shaq, Kidd, Iverson, Nash, etc.

As a matter of fact, KG and Duncan might retire next year as well but they might not be telling us.

This just seems pretty contrived on Kobe's part. Like a little kid crying for attention.

[game3524]

Jeter and Kareem.

[tmacattack33]

Jeter and Kareem.

Idk anything about baseball.

But if you just had to go back 30 years to find an example of this in basketball, you just proved my point.

[WayOfWade]

I don't think anyone else ever, but I like it; it gives fans the chance to see Kobe one last time before you'll never see him again

[AirTupac]

Idk anything about baseball.

But if you just had to go back 30 years to find an example of this in basketball, you just proved my point.

Lmao talk about an agenda you bumbling dimwit.

[riseagainst]

I don't recall any recent stars telling us before the season ended that they were retiring. Shaq, Kidd, Iverson, Nash, etc.

As a matter of fact, KG and Duncan might retire next year as well but they might not be telling us.

This just seems pretty contrived on Kobe's part. Like a little kid crying for attention.

But he deserves it because he's the GOAT!

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Idk anything about baseball.

Who's fault is that?

Dude just gave you a "recent" example so your original point is no longer valid.

Doctor J and 2003 Jordan are other guys that had farewell tours, by the way.

[game3524]

Who's fault is that?

Dude just gave you a "recent" example so your original point is no longer valid.

Doctor J and 2003 Jordan are other guys that had farewell tours, by the way.

Forgot about Jordan.

Anyway, I don't have a problem with this. Kobe has done a lot for the game of basketball and he is one of the few athletes in sports who deserve it.

[ArbitraryWater]

Man there was zero fuss when Shaq retired.. or when Dirk/Duncan will..

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Forgot about Jordan.

Anyway, I don't have a problem with this. Kobe has done a lot for the game of basketball and he is one of the few athletes in sports who deserve it.

I don't either. Kobe's career should absolutely be celebrated.

His current play on the other hand...

[game3524]

Man there was zero fuss when Shaq retired.. or when Dirk/Duncan will..

The only reason Shaq didn't get a farewell tour, because he announced his retirement after the season. If he done it before, he would have gone out like Kareem.

As for Dirk/Duncan.....no gives a shit about them.

[Draz]

Y'all think lebron won't announce it either before the season ends?

[MP.Trey]

I knew he was lying when he said he didn't want the attention of a farewell tour. Now that he can't take the critcism of his awful play, he needs to announce his retirement to try to get the media/fans back on his side.

Great career for the guy, but I can see through his tricks.

[Bobcats2013]

Bean is doing it for his film project. the nikka is really good at producing biopics. he'll be in the film industry no doubt.

[ArbitraryWater]

The only reason Shaq didn't get a farewell tour, because he announced his retirement after the season. If he done it before, he would have gone out like Kareem.

As for Dirk/Duncan.....no gives a shit about them.

Except everyone knew he would retire.. like everyone knew with Kobe this year before announcing it.