MANILA, Philippines – If there's any recurring storyline in the decades-old National Basketball Association, it's that game recognizes game.
We know that the Golden State Warriors are on the top of, well, their game. But before their team's star to shone bright, Kobe Bryant and his Lakers did it first. Matter of fact, five times before the Dubs. So it was only fitting that the Blue and Yellow mounted a tribute for someone helped shaped the league and the game.
Watch the full clip of the Warriors' tribute below:
Prior to tonight's action, Jerry West provided this video tribute to Kobe Bryant. https://t.co/jkF6sp8qBN
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) January 15, 2016 The clip, which also featured Lakers legend -- and the league's "Logo," Jerry West -- who voiced his thoughts on Bryant's legacy that spanned 20 years.
Bryant, too, had some nice words for the Oracle Arena, which he will play in, for one last time on March 6, 2016.
“There is a lot more energy in this building. It feels like the fans are right on top of you.” - @kobebryant pic.twitter.com/xWNOhgYAed
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) January 15, 2016 The decorated veteran had a light moment, too, with the Warriors' brass (which includes West):
Joe, Peter, Bob, the Logo & Kobe. #KB20 #Respect pic.twitter.com/00nveJ5tFh
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) January 15, 2016