Over the last two game, Kobe Bryant has averaged 32.5 PPG 8.5 RPG and 3.5 APG leading the Lakers to wins on both occasions. Crash and finishes. Key lockdown stops. Dagger threes. These heroics are not expected from a former star on his way out. But, this star has not faded, and keeps getting brighter as he fades into the sunset. 

Each spectacle produces a raucous emotion from a crowd paying homage and respect to a dying anti-hero. And he keeps arising for the moment as if he were not on the bad end of 35 and chronic injuries. 

Kobe’s feeling it right now. He’s feeling alive again. He’s giving hope to all of the “old guys” out there. Do not be surprised to hear “Kobe!!” in your local YMCA gym at 6 am in the morning these coming weeks. He has not only reignited his career while on his way out, he seems to have reignited this team to be more competitive. A team now striving to win; a lesson for the young guys. All the while, he’s also providing a spectacle for the fans to enjoy one of the greatests of all time.

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