This is it for Kobe Bryant, who announced Sunday that he is retiring at the end of the season.
Head coach Byron Scott, General Manager Mitch Kupchak and OG A photo posted by Mike Lowry (@jclark5on) on Nov 29, 2015 at 11:17pm PST
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Larry Nance Jr. The NBA will never be the same without the himself.. It has been and will continue to be an honor A photo posted by Larry Nance Jr (@larrydn7) on Nov 29, 2015 at 11:06pm PST
The NBA will never be the same without the himself.. It has been and will continue to be an honor
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Julius Randle “For me, it’s sad. It’s a celebration of him, but for me it’s sad, because I grew up and that was my hero growing up. I tried to do everything like him. He’s my idol, so for me it’s sad.”
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D’Angelo Russell How many people can say they’ve done this? A photo posted by D’Angelo Russell (@dloading) on Nov 29, 2015 at 11:53pm PST
How many people can say they’ve done this?
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Nick Young “It was so sad. Sat here in the room, and you all make it a little more sad when you watch the Kobe ‘fro and the transformation. And it’s tough to see him go out like that because it’s no more Kobe. And that’s like the face of the Lakers. Kobe’s been a Laker for 20 years. It’s like, “Hey, (D’Angelo) Russell, Julius (Randle), that’s some tough shoes to carry. Kobe put up a lot of buckets out here and a lot of rings.”
Kobe Bryant, Slam dunk giant,
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Even L.A.’s opponents, the Indiana Pacers, expressed their admiration of Bryant after the game.
Paul George “Coming into this, it was just about cherishing the moment, period. I was thinking this could be my last matchup against him in L.A., so I was already thinking about coming into it tonight, so I just knew off the bat to cherish the moment.”
“I don’t really have any moments of watching (Michael) Jordan, but Kobe was my Jordan; watching him win championships. I just remember being at home watching the games with my mom, grandma, dad (and) just idolizing him. After the game was over, I’d go in the front yard and try to imitate everything that I just saw.”
Jordan Hill “He’s the greatest. He’s one of the greatest. He did more than enough for the NBA, for this league, and I guess he feels it’s time to hang it up, so I congratulate him. Wonderful career, wonderful guy. Best of luck.”
Head coach Frank Vogel “Every time he touched the ball and every time he checked in, the place just exploded like it was Game 7 of the Finals.”
Players from around the league also chimed in with their praise of the 17-time all-star.
Jamal Crawford The game won’t be the same once Kobe is gone…— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) November 30, 2015
The game won’t be the same once Kobe is gone…
Pau Gasol We have lived incredible moments together on and off the court. Thanks for everything brother! @kobebryant #ThankYouKobe— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) November 30, 2015
We have lived incredible moments together on and off the court. Thanks for everything brother! @kobebryant #ThankYouKobe
Eric Gordon Much respect to @kobebryant as he announces his retirement after the season. A fierce competitor and one of the greatest to ever do it!— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) November 30, 2015
Much respect to @kobebryant as he announces his retirement after the season. A fierce competitor and one of the greatest to ever do it!
