Kobe Bryant has indicated that next year will be his last with the Los Angeles Lakers, GM Mitch Kupchak said on Friday. It's not a surprise. Kobe's contract is up after the 2015-16 season, and Kupchak has been saying for months that he expects him to retire. While these last few years haven't been the best of Kobe's legendary career with the team, the Lakers should be in good shape to rebuild from scratch when he leaves.