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EN FOTOS: Lakers retira las camisetas de Kobe Bryant y la afición celebra en ‘Kobeland’

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Fans come out to Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant'S #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Fans come out to Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’S #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Por Jad El Reda
Hoy Los Angeles
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Tras dos años de su retiro de la duela, los Lakers de Los Ángeles cumplieron uno de los sueños de su exestrella, Kobe Bryant. El equipo angelino retiró el lunes las dos camisetas, 8 y 24, vestidas por Bryant en su carrera.

Miles de aficionados que vestían las camisetas con los números de Bryant celebraron en los alrededores del LA Live y el Staples Center, en donde terminó su carrera oficialmente. Tal como se hizo cuando se presentó la estatua de su excompañero, Shaquille O’Neal, las calles alrededor de la arena estuvieron cerradas para la celebración y en que la afición pudo disfrutar desde una gigantesca noria hasta juegos interactivos.

La ‘Mamba Negra’ ganó cinco campeonatos durante su tiempo en Los Ángeles y es considerado uno de los mejores jugadores de la historia de la NBA.

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Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Fans come out to Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’S #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: A fans changes into Kobe Bryant socks at Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’s #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Ferris wheel at Kobeland runs before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’S #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Fans enjoy games at Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’s #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Fans pose for photos at Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’s #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Fans pose for a photo at Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’s #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: The back of a fan’s jersey at Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’s #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: View of fans at Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’s #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Fans enjoy games at Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’S #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Fans come out to Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’s #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Fans enjoy games at Kobeland before a jersey retirement ceremony for Kobe Bryant’s #8 and #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Harry How / Getty Images)

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Jad El Reda

Jad El Reda, nació en Colombia, de padres libaneses. Tomó clases de periodismo en español en el programa de UCLA Extension. Trabajó como colaborador con HOY Los Ángeles en 2007 y volvió para ser parte del equipo de editores de HOY Deportes en febrero de 2014. Jad hace parte del equipo editorial de Deportes del LA Times en Español.