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5 Must-Watch Games For The Los Angeles Lakers In 2015-16

By Jackson Sanders

Dec 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) celebrates after passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 100-94. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) celebrates after passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 100-94. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) celebrates after passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 100-94. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) celebrates after passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 100-94. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Are you ready for the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant Farewell Tour?

The 2015-16 season is going to be much more than that, for many reasons, but if you’re talking about appointment television viewing, it’s difficult not to include as many Kobe Bryant moments as possible.

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Hopefully, this team plays meaningful contests down the stretch in pursuit of a playoff bid. Those games would certainly be worthy, but as of right now, it’s all Kobe Bryant. Loyal fans of the team will want to soak up every last moment the star has to offer in 2015-16.

D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, and Jordan Clarkson will have their moments this season. Roy Hibbert and Lou Williams should make their impact on the club as the year moves on. Nick Young is always good for a little entertainment. Perhaps there will be a few surprises for the Lakers that demand the attention of fans.

But, as far as must-see-TV is concerned, it’s likely Kobe Bryant’s final season, and there’s really no surpassing that for Lakers fans. And, while all 82 games are (hopefully) worth watching, there are five that stand out as can’t-miss.

Feel free to go set your DVR as you read along.

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