Bryant pledged not to cry on the court this season , but he was choked up by the pregame adulation .
The 76ers gave him a framed jersey from Lower Merion High , presented by Bryant 's high school coach , Gregg Downer , and 76ers legend Julius Erving .
Bryant pledged not to cry on the court this season , but Bryant was choked up by the pregame adulation .
The 76ers gave him a framed jersey from Lower Merion High , presented by Bryant 's high school coach , Gregg Downer , and 76ers legend Julius Erving .