Give and Go: Kobe Bryant retires, Kristaps Porzingis shines and more

In the latest episode of Give and Go, we discuss Kobe Bryant’s career, Kristaps Porzingis’s development and the Pacers’ surprising start.

Chris Mannix | Nov 30, 2015

Give and Go: Kobe Bryant retires, Kristaps Porzingis shines and more /

In the latest episode of Give and Go, SI.com’s Chris Mannix and The Washington Post’s Tim Bontemps talk about the biggest NBA storylines, including ...

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• Kobe calls it a career. The Lakers legend announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2015–16 season. What comes next for Bryant and the Lakers?

• The new king of New York.Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis has come a long way since being booed on draft night, and is impressing on a nightly basis. What’s his ceiling?

• The surging Indiana Pacers. Little was expected from the Pacers, but a rejuvenated Paul George has paired with his teammates to become an early surprise. Is Indiana for real?

Published Nov 30, 2015

CHRIS MANNIX

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI's "Open Floor" podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.