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Kobe Bryant won’t be able to resist the competition, and the Los Angeles Lakers legend will return to basketball … in the Big3 next season.
That’s according to league co-founder Jeff Kwatinetz, who was speaking on the league’s weekly conference call, as reported by Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson.
Kobe Bryant will play in @thebig3 next season according to Big 3 co-founder Jeff Kwatinetz while speaking on the league's weekly conference call. #KobeBryant #big3playoffs pic.twitter.com/uJsswdAFiD
— Brandon Robinson (@ScoopB) August 21, 2018
The Big3 is a 3-on-3 league of retired NBA players and wrapping up its second season — with the championship taking place this weekend at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
While there’s been no official word from Bryant, he did receive a plea from current member Stephen Jackson during a recent press conference.
“Kobe can play in the league — any league,” Jackson said in answering a reporter’s question. “Any league.”
Jackson then put forth his best pitch.
“Please come to the league,” Jackson said, addressing Bryant specifically. “We need you.”
Rhetorical #Big3Playoffs pic.twitter.com/ki4wzTYL8D
— BIG3 (@thebig3) August 19, 2018
Bryant spent 20 years in the NBA, all with the Lakers, winning five titles. He last played during the 2015-16 season. He turns 40-years old on Thursday.