To mark its 15th Anniversary in 2013, ESPN The Magazine revealed “Mag 15,” a double issue with an array of special features including a screenplay about Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
Where have the years gone? Kobe Bryant says farewell to his NBA career tonight on ESPN’s platforms (see sidebar below). Bryant has worked with ESPN in various ways over the years. Enjoy a few more examples old and new pulled from ESPN Images, the ESPN Vault archives and see more Kobe Bryant content on ESPN.com.
<strong><center>NBA action on ESPN, ESPN2 tonight</center></strong>
Tonight, ESPN will be the home to some of the most significant games in NBA regular-season history. The Golden State Warriors will attempt to break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ all-time wins record by going 73-9 this season as they host the Memphis Grizzles (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN/WatchESPN). (ESPN’s telecast will be subject to local blackout in the Golden State Warriors’ television territory).
Simultaneously, ESPN2 will televise NBA icon Kobe Bryant’s final game as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Utah Jazz (10:30 p.m.) The game also will be available on WatchESPN. ESPN has day-long coverage and career retrospectives on various platforms.
Prior to the Golden State game, ESPN will televise the Miami Heat at Boston Celtics matchup at 8 p.m. in a matchup that could be a first-round playoff preview.
In this April 2016 “This Is SportsCenter” spot, Kenny Mayne collects signatures for a Kobe Bryant retirement card.
The sentimentality is subtle here.
Farewell @kobebryant https://t.co/merUSoXuhy
— Kenny Mayne (@Kenny_Mayne) April 13, 2016
Analyst Julie Foudy interviews soccer fan Kobe Bryant on ESPN’s Copacabana set at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
“Italian Imports,” a film showcased during a March 2015 SportsCenter, focused on the friendship of WNBA star Tamika Catchings and Bryant.
In February 2013, Kobe Bryant shares a moment with a fan during the NBA All-Star Game.
In La Quinta, Calif., in January 2014, President Bill Clinton and Kobe Bryant are among the panelists during the telecast of the ESPN Town Hall: Kids and Sports.
ESPN commentators Julie Foudy (left) and Ramona Shelburne flank Kobe Bryant backstage during the ESPN Town Hall: Kids and Sports.
A salute to @kobebryant: his many @ESPN Mag covers thru the yrs, including the inaugural issue. #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/nRJS0Ek7Ls
— bill hofheimer (@bhofheimer_espn) April 13, 2016
Keyshawn Johnson and Kobe Bryant co-starred in a “This Is SportsCenter” spot in the 1990s.
Director Spike Lee collaborated with ESPN Films on the 2009 documentary “Kobe Doin’ Work.”
