The Chirp: Kobe Bryant's Final Game Edition

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Apr 14, 2016

On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Kobe Bryant played his final NBA game, which ended with a 101-96 win over the Utah Jazz. Here’s what you may have missed on social media as the Black Mamba said goodbye with, of course, a 60-point game.

Congrats on an amazing career @kobebryant #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/i18ZlWECUA
— Ronnie Hillman (@MrHillman2U) April 14, 2016

I can't believe this is happening right now #MambaDay
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) April 14, 2016

140 characters is not enough to explain @kobebryant impact. I know you will do even bigger things now!Enjoy it, you deserve a rest #MambaDay
— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) April 14, 2016

Thank you for all the memories @KobeBryant. You are a true legend #ThankYouKobe pic.twitter.com/vydwwPAQ2l
— Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) April 13, 2016

THANK YOU KOBE!! pic.twitter.com/snq40yefBT
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) April 14, 2016

https://t.co/PiSOkwISSu this will be Kobe's post came speech. #AintLeaving
— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh) April 14, 2016

Watching @kobebryant n his GRAND finale... Been n inspiration n still inspiring! Thanks 4 all the memories Kobe! #SoBlessed #24Forever ❤❤
— Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24) April 14, 2016

His career highs vs each team... #NoDaysOff pic.twitter.com/TUGxPlRm8D
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) April 14, 2016

#MambaDay @kobebryant thank you ? your Grit inspired us all... pic.twitter.com/eAfP1S2R3k
— Mohamed Sanu Sr. (@Mo_12_Sanu) April 14, 2016

The Kobe tribute got emotional:

Everybody watching Kobe's last game like.... pic.twitter.com/8MmgdHOOSf
— ANTHONY ADAMS (@spiceadams) April 14, 2016

Just cried ???
— Darius Slay (@slay_darius) April 14, 2016

Kobe.
— Ryan Grant (@RyanGrant25) April 14, 2016

That Kobe farewell was priceless ?
— Tajh Boyd (@TajhB10) April 14, 2016

I teared up dammit I told myself I wouldn't do this
— Charles James II (@CJDeuce_) April 14, 2016

Anyone need a Kleenex? #MambaDay
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) April 14, 2016

Watching that Kobe video gave me goosebumps! Crazy — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 14, 2016

Arizona Cardinals CBPatrick Petersonand more on #KobeFinalGameLooks:

#24 in your programs and #1 in your hearts! @kobebryant = #Greatness ???? pic.twitter.com/2DjWrhKrpy
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) April 14, 2016

When you can't pick which hat to watch the game in so you wear all 3! #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/kMsmmAexxQ
— Charles James II (@CJDeuce_) April 14, 2016

Boy was I wrong. Lmao pic.twitter.com/g31011YJ49 — Brandon Jennings (@thinkiminthe90s) April 14, 2016

.@DGreen_14 rockin' these tonight for #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/xwOgjFxg5Z
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 14, 2016

#Squad:

The game is gonna miss you @kobebryant #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/gvZt7fmmAg
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) April 13, 2016

#MambaDay #Salute pic.twitter.com/EYqLfNjVvH
— Chris Paul (@CP3) April 13, 2016

#MambaDay pic.twitter.com/lTs1IF0pxO
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) April 13, 2016

Privileged to have played against Kobe. One of the greatest players ever! #MambaDay #legend pic.twitter.com/ERh1XPB6Ym
— Jimmer Fredette (@jimmerfredette) April 14, 2016

@kobebryant "Heroes come and go, but legends are forever." #mambaday #respect ?? pic.twitter.com/3F6xkMM5Bs
— Tony Parker (@tonyparker) April 13, 2016

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The day I stood next to a legend. Thank you ?? #BlackMamba #MambaDay #Lakers #Legend #Kobe

A post shared by Kameron Chancellor (@kamchancellor) on Apr 13, 2016 at 7:56pm PDT

I had the honor & pleasure calling @kobebryant my teammate. Thanks for everything you did for the game! #mambaday pic.twitter.com/fCZTV2N9sg
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) April 13, 2016

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Honored to have been able to share the court with @kobebryant ! True competitor, hard worker, and one of the best of all-time. ? #mambaday #KobeBryant #Respect

A post shared by Beno Udrih (@benoudrih19) on Apr 13, 2016 at 6:30pm PDT

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Man does time fly @kobebryant After tonight's game u can come hangout with me on the couch and pick up some pounds ??? . Welcome to Retirement Life. #IgetTheRemote #Holdat #McDonaldsAllAmericanGame

A post shared by Richard Hamilton (@ripcity3232) on Apr 13, 2016 at 6:30pm PDT

Thank you sir! #MambaDay #Legend #KB20 pic.twitter.com/wI7yZk8maZ
— Anthony Davis (@AntDavis23) April 13, 2016

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#thankyouKobe #MambaDay ???

A post shared by Kevin Love (@kevinlove) on Apr 13, 2016 at 8:21pm PDT

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thank you for a lifetime of memories, motivation and inspiration. #mambaday

A post shared by Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin23) on Apr 13, 2016 at 8:25pm PDT

Congrats to the toughest competitor I’ve faced @kobebryant. Incredible career #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/sB5HROw1j7
— Mike Conley (@MCONLEY10) April 13, 2016

So much RESPECT.. Thank you! ?? #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/7YhfaHN8nD
— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) April 13, 2016

Teammate. Friend. Brother. @kobebryant you changed the game & my life. My farewell https://t.co/MjYTuGymzZ #mambaday pic.twitter.com/RGEkvSnXjZ
— Derek Fisher (@derekfisher) April 13, 2016

Tbt to ’98 in Paris with this guy. It was was definitely Paris Kobe, not Germany pic.twitter.com/0duurDLfxP — Tracy McGrady (@Real_T_Mac) October 1, 2015

#MambaDay #thankyou pic.twitter.com/3gcjglSNY1
— Glenn Robinson III (@GRIII) April 14, 2016

#NowPlaying

Man my “prev” button on my remote wore out… curry got 10 3’s bean got 30+ great night in the @NBA — Jarvis J3 Jenkins (@Jarvis99jenkins) April 14, 2016 I’m definitely watching this Warriors game though…back to the Lakers at halftime…then back to the Warriors — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 14, 2016

I need two TV's ?? in the living room for times like this ?? #KobeDay #WarriorsRecord
— Albert Wilson II (@iThinkIsee12) April 14, 2016

The “Last” button on my remote might not work anymore thanks to Kobe and the Warriors ???? — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 14, 2016

#8 #24 pic.twitter.com/KlqQwHOc1H
— Andy Dalton (@andydalton14) April 14, 2016

When I get old I can say I grew up watching Kobe….I remember his last game..he had 60 points….and GS won 73 games on the same night — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 14, 2016

Current Chicago Bears wide receiverEddie Royaland more on #VintageKobe:

Vintage Kobe!
— Eddie Royal (@EddieRoyalWR) April 14, 2016

Vintage Kobe right now! #MambaDay
— Stapes? (@J_Staples57) April 14, 2016

Congratulations @KobeBryant on being one of the Greatest Of All Time" #GOAT #81Points #5Titles #LAkers #BlackMamba pic.twitter.com/ja0P9mYJ7e
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) April 14, 2016

Kobe should go to the bench, come back on the court and finish the game with a #8 jersey
— Deion Sanders Jr (@DeionSandersJr) April 14, 2016

That time Kobe broke Twitter…

Kobe broke my Twitter I think? — Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) April 14, 2016

Kobe goes baseline! #kobebroketwitter https://t.co/uJPq7TjjLr
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) April 14, 2016

Kobe really broke Twitter lol I couldn’t load tweets or nothing lol — Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) April 14, 2016

…and scored 60 points:

#KobeBryant @kobebryant #60Ball mind is blown. pic.twitter.com/RFaVESq5Ts
— Roy Hibbert (@Roy_Meets_World) April 14, 2016

60!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 14, 2016

#MambaDay #Competitor #BeastMode #Fanforlife pic.twitter.com/MaUUgdiPXR
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) April 14, 2016

Kobe with 60 ????????????????????????????????????????
— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) April 14, 2016

K O B E #greatness
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 14, 2016

HISTORY!!
— Tyrod Taylor (@TyrodTaylor) April 14, 2016

The Bean going out like the Savage he is! #MambaDay #KB24
— Shabazz Napier (@ShabazzNapier) April 14, 2016

??????????????????????????????????? #MambaDay
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) April 14, 2016

Speechless yo
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 14, 2016

Mamba
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) April 14, 2016

And finally…#MambaOut:

You’re welcome.. #MambaOut pic.twitter.com/EnsRGmaJFK — Mitch Rapp (@24Bazemore) April 14, 2016

When you realize you will never see Kobe play again #MambaOut drop the ?? pic.twitter.com/eAxrTXFS8Q
— Andre Brown (@drebrown35) April 14, 2016

The Chirp: Kobe Bryant's Final Game Edition

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