Kobe will retire a Laker, whenever that will be

Kobe Bryant has a message for Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers fans and anyone else who thinks he will finish his NBA career elsewhere.

"A lot of players want to go to different teams or contend to win championships," Bryant told at the conclusion of the Lakers' media day on Monday. "I'm a Laker, man. I'm a Laker for better or worse."

"I'm a Laker, man. How many times do I have to say that?" Bryant said "Dude, I bleed purple and gold."