The scene from Staples Center for Kobe Bryant's farewell game

— -- In just a few hours, Kobe Bryant will take the court for his final NBA game with hundreds of media members and thousands of fans in attendance. The scene is set early for what is sure to be an unforgettable night.

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Bryant plays his farewell game when the Los Angeles Lakers play host to the Utah Jazz (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2/WatchESPN). There will be a tribute video shown before the game, and the man who spent his entire NBA career in Los Angeles is expected to address the sold-out Staples Center crowd after the game.