Scenes from Kobe Bryant's final game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. The Knicks defeated the Lakers, 99-95.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant and New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony embrace at the end of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant shoots a free throw against the New York Knicks in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant lands in the court side seats after a shot against the New York Knicks in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant is defended by New York Knicks guard Langston Galloway in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant battles New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis for possession late in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant and New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony embrace at the end of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant and New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony embrace at the end of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant and New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony embrace at the end of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant and New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony embrace at the end of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant and New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony embrace at the end of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant looks on against the New York Knicks in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony looks to move around Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant late in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony is defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant chases the ball defended by New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant shoots past New York Knicks forward Lance Thomas in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant shoots past New York Knicks forward Lance Thomas in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant reacts after he sinks a three-point shot as New York Knicks forward Lance Thomas looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant sinks a three-point shot past New York Knicks forward Lance Thomas in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant greets Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace as he comes in for him against the New York Knicks in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant shoots over New York Knicks guard Sasha Vujacic in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony is guarded by Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony is guarded under the basket by Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony shoots past Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony is guarded by Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

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