Kobe Bryant Set To Retire After Season
- Updated: November 29, 2015
According to Kobe Bryant on his official Twitter account the Los Angeles Laker star has retired.
Dear Basketball: https://t.co/KDecft6BO2#KB20
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) November 29, 2015
Bryant announced his retirement with a letter to basketball just like… you guessed it Michael Jordan. Legends around the game of basketball and world showed support for Bryant via social media.
Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen tweeted his support for Bryant on Twitter.
Hard to believe @kobebryant is finally going to hang it up. One of the NBA’s great champions. Enjoy the rest of this season my friend.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) November 30, 2015
Former teammate Pau Gasol also tweeted his thoughts on the retirement.
We have lived incredible moments together on and off the court. Thanks for everything brother! @kobebryant#ThankYouKobe
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) November 30, 2015
What many expected to be a farewell tour has officially became that way for Bryant. After tonight he will return to his hometown of Philadelphia for Tuesday’s game against the 76ers.
Bryant will forever by my hero!
I’m looking forward to enjoying this last season of Kobe Bryant. Thanks for the memories Mamba.
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