Relive Kobe Bryant's best moments in Sacramento before his final game
The 2002 Western Conference finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings will forever live in infamy.
From the beef (no pun intended) and trash-talking in the media, to some of the questionable officiating, to the contrasting styles of play, to the classic cowbells, this was one of the most memorable series in NBA history -- the climactic crescendo to a rivalry that had been brewing for a few years.
Though the Lakers and Kings are no longer rivals -- the Kings haven't made the playoffs in almost a decade -- Bryant has had some iconic performances in California's capital. Before Bryant plays his final game in Sacramento on Thursday night, relive some of his best moments:
For his career, Bryant has averaged 26.7 points on 45.7 percent shooting (33.2 percent on 3-pointers), 6.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 62 games against the Kings, per Basketball-Reference.com.
As long as Kobe doesn't order a cheeseburger before the game, this should be a classic send-off.
