Celtics-Lakers, one of the greatest rivalries in the history of sports, is seeing another chapter come to a close as Kobe Bryant makes his farewell tour around the league. Like the great sports fans they are, Boston had no problem showing Kobe the love he deserves before the game with this fantastic intro.
Boston introduces Kobe Bryant one last time to a wave of cheers
Kobe is introduced for the final time in Boston! #kb20 #LALatBOS pic.twitter.com/OgLSb49hWR
— NBA (@NBA) December 31, 2015 But as soon as the game started, Boston fans were back to business.
Like so many times before, boos rain down on Kobe from the Boston crowd.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 31, 2015
Pre-game ovation for Kobe has switched to boos whenever he touches the ball.
— Mark Murphy (@Murf56) December 31, 2015
The night went full circle as Kobe ended up hitting a clutch 3-pointer to give the Lakers the lead and eventually the win. Boston fans couldn’t help themselves as “KOBE” chants rang through The Garden. After the game, Kobe spoke about the night and let it be known he loved every minute of it.
Kobe: "As soon as they booed when I touched the ball, I said, 'Ahhh, I’m home'"
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) December 31, 2015 
