10 Best moments in the Lakers-Celtics rivalry

#5 The Celtics honor the Black Mamba

Kobe Bryant playing against the Boston Celtics

Behind the strong rivalry between the Lakers and the Celtics, there is also an immense amount of respect for one another. In 2015, when Kobe made his way to play in Boston one last time, the Celtics did not let him leave empty-handed.

The battles for the 2008 and 2010 titles were enough for them to want to honour his talents. Before his retirement at the end of the season, he was presented with a piece of the parquet of the floor of Boston Garden.