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Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he believes , according to an interview with NBA.com.
Bryant signed an extension in 2013 worth $48.5 million. If he plays through his contract with Los Angeles, he will have spent 20 years with the Lakers.
“All indications are, to me, from him, that this (two-year contract) is going to be it,” Kupchak said. “If somebody’s thinking of buying a ticket three years from now to see Kobe play, I would not do that. Don’t wait. Do it this year.”
The 36-year-old Bryant is averaging 25.2 points for the 5-16 Lakers this season. He is fourth all-time in total points scored with 32,230, just 62 behind former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan.
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