Phil Jackson Unable To Attend Kobe Bryant’s Jersey Retirement
- Updated: December 18, 2017
According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com, former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson will not be able to attend Kobe Bryant‘s jersey tonight.
Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson is unable to attend Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement ceremony Monday night at Staples Center, but has been in touch with Bryant to congratulate him, sources told ESPN. https://t.co/ch0EDAqL2t
โ Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) December 18, 2017
Shelburne reported further information on the festivities tonight.
Let’s just say folks should expect A LOT of @SHAQ at Kobe’s jersey retirement ceremony on Monday … Can You Dig It???
โ Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) December 18, 2017
Jackson went on Twitter to honor the Laker Legend.
Congratulations Kobe Bryant! Hail Momba, too. Two Jerseyโs retired is one way to measure your impact for the Lakers. The GOAT measure is:๐๐๐๐๐
โ Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11) December 18, 2017
Jackson added after his typo.
Let me be clear, โMambaโ not Momba, ok
โ Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11) December 18, 2017
Fans can tune into NBATV tonight to watch the retirement of both number 8 and number 24 for the Black Mamba. As more information surfaces on the Lakers and their news, we will keep you up to date.
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