ESPN Remembers Kobe Bryant with Re-Airing of His Final Lakers Game
ESPN will remember basketball great, Kobe Bryant tonight with a special airing of his final NBA game from 2016.
What’s happening:
- In honoring the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant, ESPN will re-air the final game of his NBA career tonight at 9 pm ET.
- In his final game at Staples Center on April 13, 2016, against the Utah Jazz, Bryant’s memorable performance led to a 60-point game.

Via NBA.com
- The retired NBA star and his daughter Gianna died tragically in a helicopter accident on Sunday, where seven others also perished.
Programming Schedule for Monday, January 27:
- ESPN will still air the Big Monday matchup between Kansas and Oklahoma State which has been moved to ESPN2.
- Additionally, Australian Open quarterfinals will start on ESPNEWS at 9 pm, and move to ESPN2 after the conclusion of Kansas-Oklahoma State.
Time (ET) | Event | Network |
9 pm | Kobe Bryant’s Final Game (April 13, 2016) Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers | ESPN & ESPN App |
Kansas at Oklahoma State Bob Wischusen, Fran Fraschilla, Kris Budden | ESPN2 & ESPN App | |
Australian Open Quarterfinals | ESPNEWS & ESPN App | |
11 pm | Australian Open Quarterfinals featuring Roger Federer | ESPN2 & ESPN App |