In his final All-Star Game, Kobe Bryant was, naturally, followed by cameras at every turn.
The 18-time All-Star had plenty of memorable moments — both on and off the court — during that final midseason exhibition in Toronto, which served as a goodbye for many in and around the NBA.
Below are highlights from Bryant’s final night among the stars.
Through the Years Before suiting up in Toronto, the Lakers took a look back on some of his greatest moments on the All-Star stage. Let’s take a look at some of #KobeBryant’s best All-Star moments before his final game tonight. #NBAAllStarTOhttps://t.co/Oivuo6kIkM— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 14, 2016
Let’s take a look at some of #KobeBryant’s best All-Star moments before his final game tonight. #NBAAllStarTOhttps://t.co/Oivuo6kIkM
NBA’s Pregame Tribute The NBA put together a video tribute for Bryant, which was followed by pregame speeches from a pair of legendary Lakers: Magic Johnson and the Black Mamba himself. The NBA paid tribute to #KobeBryant prior to tonight’s game. #NBAAllStarTOhttps://t.co/8dS5kHXLtN— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 15, 2016
The NBA paid tribute to #KobeBryant prior to tonight’s game. #NBAAllStarTOhttps://t.co/8dS5kHXLtN
First Bucket Bryant got on the scoreboard in the first quarter by getting this turnaround jumper to spin in against Toronto’s Kyle Lowry.
Getting to the Cup Bryant faked the 3-pointer and then sauntered in for the layup to reach his scoring total of 10 points.
Halftime Chat Bryant spoke with TNT’s Craig Sager on what his final All-Star Game meant to him, while LeBron James decided to provide some input of his own. ICYMI: #KobeBryant’s halftime interview at #NBAAllstarTO(@NBAonTNT)https://t.co/eF1T7Ua4Xg— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 15, 2016
ICYMI: #KobeBryant’s halftime interview at #NBAAllstarTO(@NBAonTNT)https://t.co/eF1T7Ua4Xg
KB to KD Bryant set one up for one of the current generation’s top stars by feeding Kevin Durant for this alley-oop.
Checking Out The sold-out crowd at Air Canada Centre got out of its seats as Bryant was subbed out for the last time, while his fellow All-Stars showed him their respect as well. Farewell All-Star #KB20https://t.co/zKmLifm1B9— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 15, 2016
Farewell All-Star #KB20https://t.co/zKmLifm1B9
Mic’d Up From pregame chats with James and Vin Diesel to in-game kisses from his daughter, some of Bryant’s more personal moments were captured by TNT. All the sounds of #KobeBryant in his last All-Star Game with Inside Trax! #NBAAllStarTO https://t.co/rwae1IplOk— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 15, 2016
All the sounds of #KobeBryant in his last All-Star Game with Inside Trax! #NBAAllStarTO https://t.co/rwae1IplOk
Highlights of the Night Bryant finished with 10 points, six rebounds and seven assists, as the Western Conference All-Stars sent him out with victory. #KobeBryant highlights from his final All-Star game. #NBAAllStarTOhttps://t.co/aKlgjwFiCK— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 15, 2016
#KobeBryant highlights from his final All-Star game. #NBAAllStarTOhttps://t.co/aKlgjwFiCK