Ric Flair is all about putting on a show ... but he knows this is an emotional time for the Lakers
"I felt a little bad that close to the memorial that was so overwhelming on Monday," Flair tells us. "But, they asked me and I said 'are you guys sure?' and they said 'Yeah, please. The crowd needs to be pumped up a little bit.
'"On top of that, the Lakers ended up with the dub, 118-109.South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Here's that blue dress from 'The Notebook' that Kobe Bryant gave to VanessaDuring Monday's Kobe Bryant memorial at Staples Center, his widow, Vanessa, tearfully recalled how Kobe gave her the blue dress from the film 'The Notebook.'
Read more »
Kobe Bryant’s legacy honored in emotional memorial featuring Vanessa Bryant, Michael JordanIn death, the Los Angeles Lakers legend has continued to inspire raw emotions and deep personal connections.
Read more »
Kobe Bryant's estranged parents support wife at memorial after 'he cut them out'Pamela and Joe Bryant hadn't spoken to their son for nearly seven years but was welcomed at his memorial by Vanessa Bryant as they showed up to support her
Read more »
Kobe Bryant’s Mentee Sabrina Ionescu Makes Basketball HistoryEarlier in the day, Ionescu appeared at 'A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant,' where she honored her late mentor.
Read more »