#ThankYouKobe for all the joys and heartbreaks you've ever given me. I think no man has ever messed with my heart as much as you did. From making me feel like my heart stopped beating from anticipation & nervousness everytime you have the ball and we are down with only seconds left in the game. From making me feel that my heart will burst with so much joy when we won those championships. And now I feel like my heart is breaking into pieces with the thought that I will never watch you again.
#ThankYouKobe for showing me how important and what can hard work and perseverance can do. You taught me that if you want something, you work hard for it, you give it your all and you don't make excuses.You don’t let other people or the circumstance deter you.
#ThankYouKobe for teaching me so many things, things that I try to teach my students now. (Which I'm sure some don't appreciate because it means hard work for them!)
#ThankYouKobe for being a part of my relationships. Because of you, I have formed new relationships & strengthened old ones. Only Kobe fans know that special & instant connection that we share.
As much as I am not ready to see you retire, I can accept it as I know you've already given me sooooo much. Memories and lessons that will last me a lifetime. I can accept it as I know we can expect more great things from you. It might not be as a basketball player anymore, but still great things. How could we not, when you exemplify what greatness is.