From teammates and opponents to coaches, officials and staff, those who were there remember how Bryant’s last game became something no one expected — and no one will forget.
Timberwolves franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the regular-season finale on Sunday, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand after player introductions.
Giannis Antetokounmpo gave contradicting messages about his future after a disappointing Bucks season, expressing frustration with where the Bucks are at while also not ruling out the possibility of a return.
Kawhi Leonard, who averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists during a mostly healthy season, sat out the Los Angeles Clippers’ regular-season finale Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors to rest before the play-in tournament.
Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year favorite, sustained the injury early in the second quarter of the Mavericks’ regular-season finale.
Doc Rivers is departing as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, but the franchise and Rivers are discussing whether he will move to an advisory role in the organization, sources said.
Mikal Bridges’ consecutive games played streak reached 638 in Sunday’s season finale, after the Knicks wing played all of 23 seconds before leaving the game.