Magic Johnson opened Kobe Bryant’s Laker jerseys (yes, plural) retirement with a fiery-hot statement when he called the Mamba “the greatest to ever wear the purple and gold.”
Magic Johnson called Kobe Bryant ‘the greatest to wear purple and gold’
That’s a way to open a jersey retirement ceremony.
Magic Johnson: We’re here to celebrate the greatest who has ever worn the purple and gold. For 20 years, he thrilled us, he made us scratch our head. ‘What did we just see. What did we just witness.’ And he gave us five championships.
Let me see, Kobe. You gave us three in number eight, and two in 24. We are so blessed to have had this man wear the purple and gold for 20 years. And he was all about excellence. He was driven. His will to win was very, very high. And tonight, we’re able to put not just one of his jerseys, but both of his jerseys up high.
I hope that you recorded every game. I hope you’re doing the same tonight, because there will never, ever be another Kobe Bryant.
That’ll stir up some controversy!
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