In Pictures: Kobe Bryant's last game draws thousands

Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant's last game in his 20-year basketball career has drawn thousands of fans to Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers will play the Utah Jazz in front of a sellout crowd on Wednesday night (Thursday, April 14 Singapore time).

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Apr 14, 2016, 09:55 AM

Fans gather outside Staples Center for Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant's last game in Los Angeles, California, on April 13, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

People wait in line to buy Kobe Bryant souvenirs outside Staples Center on the last day of Kobe's 20-year career with the team, on April 13, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Kobe Bryant fans look at an interactive area in front of Staples Center before the start of the Los Angeles Lakers game. PHOTO: REUTERS/USA TODAY SPORTS

Lakers fans on a train platform renamed in honour of Los Angeles Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant near Staples Center on April 13, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Souvenir baseball caps of Kobe Bryant in the Lakers store at Staples Center on April 13, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Fans sign an autograph board before Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers plays the final game of his career on April 13, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

Fans sign a large greeting card for Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant in front of Staples Center. PHOTO: REUTERS/USA TODAY SPORTS

Texas fan Joey Eufracio spends mroe than US$2,000 (S$2,720) on three Kobe Bryant jerseys at the Lakers store in Staples Center on April 13, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Fans from China hold a sign as thousands of fans gather outside Staples Center for Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant's last game, on April 13, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

Thousands of fans gather outside Staples Center for Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant's last game, on April 13, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

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