This isn't the first time Mitch Kupchak, or even Kobe Bryant himself, has said that the All-Star is likely to call it a career after the 2015-16 season.
"He has indicated to me that this is it," said Lakers General Manager on Thursday on "Sirius XM NBA Radio" with Rick Fox and Jared Greenberg.
"There have been no discussions about anything going forward and I don't think there will be," he continued.