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When the Lakers hired Scott in 2014, the mandate was clear. This would be a rebuild. According to Scott, Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss explicitly framed the job as a multi-year project that would extend beyond Bryant’s final season. That assurance is why the call caught him off guard.

Over two decades, Kobe Bryant etched countless memories into Los Angeles Lakers lore, inspiring generations of fans and players alike. Current stars like Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic have openly shared their Mamba admiration,