Lakers to retire Kobe Bryant jersey in December: TMZ

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Kobe Bryant's jersey will be retired by the Lakers in December, according to TMZ.

The site reports that Bryant's jersey will be retired before the Lakers game on December 18 versus the Golden State Warriors.

While the Lakers have not yet confirmed the report, TMZ says season ticket holders received a letter telling them not to miss the game on December 18, as there will be a 'special event.'