Former LA Laker Vladimir Radmanovic said on Tuesday (12th April) Kobe Bryant's impending retirement will be "a sad day for basketball".

SOUNDBITE (English) Vladimir Radmanovic, former NBA player:

(On Kobe Bryant's retirement)

"It's a sad day for the game of basketball to have him leave, but we all knew it was going to happen at some point of his career. Tomorrow is a big day for the NBA - they have Kobe leaving and the Golden State Warriors fighting for the best (record) in the regular season. It's going to be a great day. With Kobe leaving there's going to be an empty spot for some new kid to fill those shoes and try to create a new generation of players who are going to be superstars like Kobe."

SOUNDBITE (English) Vladimir Radmanovic, former NBA player:

(On the Golden State Warriors attempting to break the record for most wins in the regular season)

"Those people really care about their team no matter whether it's good or bad. And now thanks to Steph Curry and new ownership and the guys they built around him they have a great opportunity to write history. To become the team with the most wins in the regular season and hopefully they can pull it off tomorrow. I'm cheering on for them."