Imagining How Kobe Bryant’s Farewell Tour Could Backfire for the LA Lakers

With the way things have been going for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, you have to wonder just how bad it could get—not just this season but beyond.

Kobe Bryant has long been the face of the franchise. In November, management decided to take a gamble, signing him to a two-year contract extension that would presumably end with his retirement at the end of the 2015-16 season.

While the idea of Bryant retiring as a Laker after his 20th season with the team holds obvious fanbase and marketing value, it does complicate the team’s budget going forward.

Adding to the team’s woes is the fact that Bryant returned for just six games before...

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