Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is hopeful about the future of the organization as he transitions from the role of key player to perhaps the team's most famous fan.
Mike Bresnahan of TWC SportsNet spoke with the five-time NBA champion, who entered retirement following a memorable 60-point performance in his final game. He believes the pieces are starting to come together after an often painful rebuilding process.
"Now it's just a matter of them growing together," Bryant said. "Having those pieces mesh, which I think is a great opportunity because now at this age, where their games are still developing, they can develop their games and their strengths around each other."
The Lakers already had some promising assets in the likes of D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson coming into the offseason. But the opportunity to add Brandon Ingram, the second overall pick out of Duke, should really accelerate the building process.
Bryant told TWC SportsNet he likes what he's seen from potentially the new franchise cornerstone.
"I think he plays with great tempo, great pace," he said. "I like ...
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