This is a sad sad day for me, ever since MJ left i told my best friend there won't be anyone else like him, but i was blinded by MJs limelight and only realized late when Mj was playing for the wizards that you've always been there chasing him and proving you were the next Mj. I only experienced a few moments of MJs basketball greatness but you paved and inspired so much more because i grew up watching you, it has been an amazing experience watching you dominate and even if now you are posting up your worst ever field goal percentage it doesn't even matter anymore. It is truly heartbreaking to see you go and basketball will never be the same again. You wanted to be Mj but you became the Black Mamba and made name for yourself. You gave the game everything dismantling opponents with your deadly venom, destroying hopes and crushing them on the very last second, like u said 5 4 3 2 1 clutch Kobe. I will watch your last home game this season to chant MVP for the very last time then say my farewell and thanks to you, that means LA Baby!!! @kobebryant #kobe #GOAT #laker #shootingguard #mj #purpleandgold #la #passion #dedication #workethic #determination #love #idol #inspiration