Chance Quote by Jeanie Buss

Kobe can play in any league.

— Stephen Jackson

Kobe is probably an idol for so many players. He was such a great player so you wanted to be like Kobe. He's a…

— Nikola Jokic

Kobe Bryant was my favorite player growing up, so getting an opportunity to play for the Lakers is a big blessing.

— Austin Reaves

To have Kobe retire as a Laker, that to me is really important.

— Jeanie Buss

Kobe's an incredibly talented athlete, and there are many more like him among today's players.

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I'm the biggest Laker fan. Probably more of a Kobe fan.

— Julius Randle

Kobe never got complacent. He always wanted more. And I think, ultimately, that's going to be his legacy.

— J. J. Redick

It's a dream come true to play for the Lakers.

— Brook Lopez

Most guys don't want to play with Kobe.

— Jared Dudley

Kobe made an impact on basketball in a big way. He came in the League when he was 17 years old, but he was…

— Vlade Divac

He's very knowledgeable. That's the one advantage that I see in Kobe Bryant's career compared to Michael Jordan. Ten years into Kobe Bryant's career,…

— Scottie Pippen

Kobe is worth every penny, and I'd never had any doubt that he'd contribute to this team.

— Jeanie Buss