Kobe Bryant's final game gives fans 'the feels'
Internet was abuzz prior to Lakers legend's 60-point effort
Kobe Bryant's farewell tour came to an end Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Utah Jazz 101-96, led by the Black Mamba's 60-point performance. To say fans are feeling it is putting things lightly.
The NBA opened the emotion floodgates after posting a tribute video of Kobe's outstanding career. Prepare for all of the feels.
The ultimate trip through the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KobeBryantVault?src=hash">#KobeBryantVault</a> - 20 Years of All-Access with the Black Mamba! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouKobe?src=hash">#ThankYouKobe</a> <a href="https://t.co/GzGr83TpZx">https://t.co/GzGr83TpZx</a>
—@NBAFor #MambaDay, Nike released probably the most appropriate Kobe video to date.
Always love the hate. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MambaDay?src=hash">#MambaDay</a><a href="https://t.co/oqWHZi6Amv">https://t.co/oqWHZi6Amv</a>
—@nikebasketballAnd pretty much the entire world (pro athletes included) rocked their Kobes with pride.
All Hail <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MAMBADAY?src=hash">#MAMBADAY</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kobebryant">@KobeBryant</a> <a href="https://t.co/WgNGDVVDur">pic.twitter.com/WgNGDVVDur</a>
—@MikeTrout<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MambaDay?src=hash">#MambaDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/FO9yqjPTN6">pic.twitter.com/FO9yqjPTN6</a>
—@ConnorGunstIl mio tributo a un campione immenso! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mambaday?src=hash">#mambaday</a> <a href="https://t.co/NV70Rib9Zt">pic.twitter.com/NV70Rib9Zt</a>
—@FlorenziHonoring a legend <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mambaday?src=hash">#mambaday</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/justdoit?src=hash">#justdoit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Nikecourt">@nikecourt</a> <a href="https://t.co/EmS4pp4yRb">pic.twitter.com/EmS4pp4yRb</a>
—@RafaelNadalPlayers around the NBA and celebrities alike, expressed nothing but respect for one of the greatest players of all time.
Talent. Passion. Dedication. Killer instinct. He had it all. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MambaDay?src=hash">#MambaDay</a>
—@swish41This game will never be the same without you <a href="https://twitter.com/kobebryant">@kobebryant</a> thank you for paving the way for a guy like me. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MambaDay?src=hash">#MambaDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/V5hOIFhyGn">pic.twitter.com/V5hOIFhyGn</a>
—@SeanKilpatrick_You made your dream a reality. <a href="https://twitter.com/kobebryant">@kobebryant</a> Im proud of you. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Godisgreat?src=hash">#Godisgreat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mambaday?src=hash">#mambaday</a> <a href="https://t.co/mzVk0g5ilX">pic.twitter.com/mzVk0g5ilX</a>
—@llcooljGoing to miss you out there <a href="https://twitter.com/kobebryant">@kobebryant</a> ! Feel blessed to call you a friend, teammate, and opponent! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MambaDay?src=hash">#MambaDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/5eNB3yztu0">pic.twitter.com/5eNB3yztu0</a>
—@SteveBlake5To my good friend <a href="https://twitter.com/kobebryant">@kobebryant</a>. Thanks for all of the memories and inspiration. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/legend?src=hash">#legend</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MambaDay?src=hash">#MambaDay</a> (pic: <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers">@lakers</a>) <a href="https://t.co/GcautCkVyB">pic.twitter.com/GcautCkVyB</a>
—@ARODHappy #MambaDay everyone!
Kobe Bryant signing wall outside of Staples Center! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MambaDay?src=hash">#MambaDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/RXIG6CepGT">pic.twitter.com/RXIG6CepGT</a>
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