"Thank you guys for all the years of support, all the motivation, all the inspiration," said the legendary player.
Last night, Kobe Bryant played one last game at the Staples Center. It was a big evening, with celebrities filling the stadium to watch Black Mamba have his first 60-point game since 2009.
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Former teammate Shaquille O’Neal sat courtside, along with Jay Z, Kanye West, David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, Paula Abdul, Jack Nicholson and Magic Johnson. Various NBA players and coaches also paid their respects to the now retired basketball legend in a video shown before the big game.
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After the game, Kobe addressed the crowd, sharing that he’s most proud of the tough years that the Los Angeles Lakes faced, “We didn’t run, we played through and did it the right way…You can’t write something better than this…Thank you guys for all the years of support, all the motivation, all the inspiration.”
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Kobe ended his speech with a reference to his nickname, saying, “Mamba out.”
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