Kobi Bryant will not go as part of the US national team for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The star player of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA club will not play for the US national team at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The words of the 37-year-old athlete are given by ESPN .

"I believe that the time has come to give way to young basketball players," Brian said, answering the question of whether he plans to perform at the 2016 games.

Also, the famous athlete made it clear that he intends to complete his career in his current team.

“It would be really great if I spent my last game in the Lakers T -shirt,” Kobi concluded.

Bryant protects the colors "Lakers" throughout his career. He signed a contract with the club in 1996. Together with the team, he became a five -time NBA champion (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010), and as part of the national team he won the gold of the Olympic Games (2008, 2012).