Tweet of the Night: NBA players react to Kobe Bryant’s epic 60-point game on his final day as a player

April 13, 2016.

The final day of Kobe Bryant’s illustrious career as an NBA player. The last time we will ever see one of the greatest legends of this generation playing the game of basketball.

Whether you love him or hate him, the man known as “The Black Mamba” has had a profound impact in the NBA over the last two decades no matter how you slice it.

It’s been a tough finish to his career over the last few seasons, though, as the superstar shooting guard did everything in his power to overcome devastating injuries, starting with the tear of his Achilles tendon back in 2013. Although Bryant hasn’t been the same since that particular injury, he couldn’t let go of the game he loved so dearly until now.

Before his final game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers took some time to honor Bryant:

 

What transpired after that was like a dream for Bryant, who somehow, at the age of 37 in the final game of his career against one of the best defensive teams in the league, scored 60 points on 22-of-50 shooting from the field to beat the Jazz 101-96.

Truly, it couldn’t have been scripted any better than this. No player has ever put on a better show in their final game – perhaps ever in any sport. All of it was simply surreal, and players around the league went bonkers over it all:

BREAKING NEWS: THEY ARE CURRENTLY BUILDING THE KOBE STATUE OUTSIDE OF THE STAPLES CENTER. SOURCE SAYS LEFT ANKLE AND UP TO RIGHT CALF R DONE

— PÎÊRRĘ (@JaValeMcGee34) April 14, 2016

60 tho?! Wow… #Bean — Anthony Tolliver (@ATolliver44) April 14, 2016

#KobeBryant @kobebryant #60Ball mind is blown. pic.twitter.com/RFaVESq5Ts

— The New Neon Joe (@Roy_Meets_World) April 14, 2016

WOW ???? #MambaDay #ThankYouKobe — Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) April 14, 2016

#MambaOut

— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) April 14, 2016

Thank you Kobe???????? — Hakim Warrick (@hdubb21) April 14, 2016

I don’t know what to say!!! Well I’m going to sleep… Ahahah ???????????????????????????????? Thanks @kobebryant #KobeDay #MambaDay #kslife

— kslife (@kevin_seraphin) April 14, 2016

It’s only right my g…..60 — Josh Powell (@JP21Reasons) April 14, 2016

That was unbelievable. #kobe

— Josh Childress (@JChillin) April 14, 2016

KOBE BEAN BRYANT ???????????? — DeMarre Carroll (@DeMarreCarroll1) April 14, 2016

Who cares if he took 50 shots…. Just respect the greatness. @kobebryant one of the greatest ever!! @MikeAndMike

— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) April 14, 2016

There’s no words to describ his performance. #Legendary #BlackMamba — Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) April 14, 2016

Oh my God Mamba!!

— Jusuf Nurkić (@nurkic23) April 14, 2016

Thank you Kobe !! — Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) April 14, 2016

Respect to the legend man, what a career @KobeBryant

— Quincy Acy (@QuincyAcy) April 14, 2016

What a way to go out!!!!! Can’t even imagine how nuts LA will be tonight. Congrats on everything @kobebryant #60!!!!!!!! — Nik Stauskas (@NStauskas11) April 14, 2016

Wow @kobebryant respect

— Tyreke Evans (@TyrekeEvans) April 14, 2016

60 points and a win. Amazing. Fans in LA got their money’s worth tonight. #MambaDay #ThankYouKobe — Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 14, 2016

60 n the W on his Last Game!!! #Epic #ThankYouKobe ⚫️????????

— Jason Thompson (@jtthekid) April 14, 2016

???????????? — Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) April 14, 2016

What a way to end an amazing career! Kobe in FULL MAMBA MODE! #MambaDay #ThankYouKobe #Legend

— Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) April 14, 2016

Thank you, Merci Kobe ! 60 ! Enjoy the next chapter of your life Legend. — Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) April 14, 2016

60 for the ????. Vintage!

— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) April 14, 2016

Man we on this plane looking at the stats like ???????????????????? — Bismack Biyombo (@bismackbiyombo0) April 14, 2016

Mother Effin amazed!!!!!! Left the game on his terms and his way! Legend engraved in history forever!!

— Kyrie Irving (@KyrieIrving) April 14, 2016

Only Kobe… — Landry Fields (@landryfields) April 14, 2016

Shittttttt and I got his shoes :))))) with signature :)))) ????????????????

— Marcin Gortat (@MGortat) April 14, 2016

Wow!!! #Kobe #HisStory #History — Nazr Mohammed (@NazrMohammed) April 14, 2016

Kobe Bean!!

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 14, 2016

Love me or Hate me but at the end of the day u will RESPECT me!! — LeBron James (@KingJames) April 14, 2016

That’s my dogggggg #besttodoit

— Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) April 14, 2016

Wow Kobe. Way to go out wit a bang. Congrats #mambaday — Mario Chalmers (@mchalmers15) April 14, 2016

This is unreal!!!!!! Vintage @kobebryant right here

— Jared Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) April 14, 2016

Kobe Bean Bryant nuff said — Kenyon Martin Sr. (@KenyonMartinSr) April 14, 2016

This has been the best night of basketball in a while. Warriors get a record and Kobe does this!! Wow!!!

— Kyle Lowry (@Klow7) April 14, 2016

This is the craziest I’ve ever seen in in aww again and again with this dude #KobeBryant — Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 14, 2016

This is a DREAM.????????????????????

— DeMarre Carroll (@DeMarreCarroll1) April 14, 2016

I hope Kobe has a Derek Jeter walk off moment here… — Kevin Love (@kevinlove) April 14, 2016

Wow

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) April 14, 2016

Impossible beginning and impossible ending!! KOBE KOBE — Kenny Smith (@TheJetOnTNT) April 14, 2016

73 wins and one dude shooting 50 shots in one game on the same night. Has that ever happened before? #awesome

— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) April 14, 2016

Congrats @kobebryant … a fitting 60-piece and W to end an amazing career!! — Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) April 14, 2016

Earlier in the day, just about the entire league – past and present – showed their respect, love and appreciation for all that Bryant has done in his career:

 

#MambaDay pic.twitter.com/o9iCEQ6XrC

— Marco Belinelli (@marcobelinelli) April 13, 2016

#Respect ✊???? https://t.co/AEGWyIx9iE — Tony Allen (@aa000G9) April 13, 2016

Split screen action tonite Kobe last game and Warriors chasing history ????????????????

— Marquis Daniels (@Marquis_Daniels) April 13, 2016

@kobebryant My brother, we had some great battles. The game will miss you! #Kobe20 pic.twitter.com/nwOsc0STfC — Bruce Bowen (@Bowen12) April 13, 2016

Congrats on an OUTSTANDING NBA CAREER @kobebryant #MambaDay #hardworkandSuccess ???????? https://t.co/jXmETKQ9Db

— Avery Johnson (@CoachAvery6) April 13, 2016

Dear @kobebryant, https://t.co/svt2ENoBBA — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 13, 2016

A lot of people can say they watched @kobebryant play. I am one of a few who actually got to play against him. #OneOfTheGreats #NBALegend

— Mark Price (@Mark25Price) April 13, 2016

Congrats @kobebryant got to play and coach against him #ThankYouKobe — mario elie (@marioelie1) April 13, 2016

Happy #MambaDay !

— Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) April 13, 2016

#mambaday #Respect pic.twitter.com/WBtQMOOZGg — Rick Mahorn (@badboyhorn44) April 13, 2016

#mambaday https://t.co/pFpu0Lq8cz

— Mo Williams (@mowilliams) April 13, 2016

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

Thanks for the ride Kobe!! You were simply magnificent!

— Ahmad Rashad (@NBATVAhmad) April 13, 2016

This day doesn’t feel real… #MambaDay — Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) April 13, 2016

When you play against a legend, the best way to show him respect is to compete hard. Thanks @kobebryant! #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/ARn7jFfTSP

— kslife (@kevin_seraphin) April 13, 2016

#MAMBADAY pic.twitter.com/Km92FgYXmn — Devin Booker (@DevinBook) April 13, 2016

#MambaDay https://t.co/TAZizW0kvj

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 13, 2016

#Lakers Family let’s make this day memorable for all the right reasons. #MambaDay #KB20 ???? https://t.co/5v3rN91nN5 — Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss) April 13, 2016

Kobe meant a lot of different things to me over the years. Here’s my last word. #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/rE4m3Uyp43

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) April 13, 2016

One of the toughest I ever guarded @kobebryant #respect #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/4oSpK5uQli — Ty Lawson (@TyLawson3) April 13, 2016

Kobe last Game.. @warriors about to get that 73 and my bday.
Man what time… To be alive !!!!

— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) April 13, 2016

@kobebryant #Legend #MambaDay ???????????? pic.twitter.com/SJult1fUqd — Goran Dragić (@Goran_Dragic) April 13, 2016

#MambaDay pic.twitter.com/dqDQ8mf1gp

— Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) April 13, 2016

S. Bayless #espn https://t.co/IugxRtKTzE coming from a dude @espn who couldn’t score 10 points if they gave him a stepladder @siriusxmnba — Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) April 13, 2016

Talent. Passion. Dedication. Killer instinct. He had it all. #MambaDay

— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) April 13, 2016

Dang. This really Kobe last game. How can you watch anything else? Kobe, Kobe Kobe Kobe Kobe. — Jerian Grant (@JerianGrant) April 13, 2016

.@kobebryant I’ve enjoyed every minute of your career. #ThankYouKobe for all of the fantastic memories! #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/W6X0S9kdOu

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 13, 2016

Congrats to the toughest competitor I’ve faced @kobebryant. Incredible career #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/sB5HROw1j7 — Mike Conley (@mconley11) April 13, 2016

Nothing but respect. Legends live forever. #81points 4•13•16 pic.twitter.com/61SF6UWwWr

— Charlie Villanueva (@CVBelieve) April 13, 2016

Damn Bean the game gonna be different without u man.. Blessed I got to share the court with you.. #mambaforever #Foe — Keef Morris (@Keefmorris) April 13, 2016

@kobebryant #mambaday #salute ???????????? https://t.co/6f9p5tRSYN

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 13, 2016

https://t.co/P9fwqfFsnn Dude this is a great commercial ???????????? — Brandon Jennings (@thinkiminthe90s) April 13, 2016

Watched him in HS at the Palestra in Philly. Wanted to be him. Then I get to play against him in the @NBA!???? @kobebryant #MambaDay

— Jason Thompson (@jtthekid) April 13, 2016

4-13-16 #Nike#Mamba @ Four Seasons Hotel Houston https://t.co/25pp01GROJ — Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) April 13, 2016

Gotta show respect and honor to Kobe and his career by wearing these shoes! The Jordan of our generation #mambaday pic.twitter.com/yk26SsNeR4

— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) April 13, 2016

Honored to have played against a LEGEND! The game of basketball will miss you! #ThankYouKobe #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/b4FzptgZ4e — Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) April 13, 2016

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

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

Mr. 81 , Baby Bean, Mamba, or Simple Kobe You Have Inspired The Masses Not Only On But Off The… https://t.co/ScuHIFSjWS

— Amir Johnson (@IamAmirJohnson) April 13, 2016

#MambaDay It only lasted a couple seconds but I’ll remember this moment for a lifetime #Salute https://t.co/EkLI26nr5b — Justise Winslow (@IAmJustise) April 13, 2016

From Mayor to Mamba, I want to present @kobebryant with a key to the City but you got to come to Sacramento to get it! #MambaDay

— Kevin Johnson (@KJ_MayorJohnson) April 13, 2016

#MambaDay https://t.co/F3gBxd3b1p — Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) April 13, 2016

@kobebryant it was an honor and a pleasure.You are the finest competitor of our generation.Took every ounce mentally to compete against you

— Shane Battier (@ShaneBattier) April 13, 2016

Much Respect to the great @KobeBryant , thank you for all you have given to this game of… https://t.co/AHvSt108QQ — Quincy Acy (@QuincyAcy) April 13, 2016

Much love and respect to one of the greats as he plays his last game tonight. Literally been watching Kobe play… https://t.co/Zh0FSOxAng

— Maurice Harkless (@moe_harkless) April 13, 2016

Crazy to think I was birthed to the world the year you entered the league and I was birthed into… https://t.co/GD688N8Lp3 — Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) April 13, 2016

See u at the show tonight #MambaDay

— Nappy Gilmore ™ (@LarrySanders) April 13, 2016

FROM AIRBALLS TO THE BEST CLUTCH SHOOTER! CONGRATS ON A GREAT 20 YEARS!! #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/aaA3krbNhd — Kenny Smith (@TheJetOnTNT) April 13, 2016

FROM AIRBALLS TO THE BEST CLUTCH SHOOTER! CONGRATS ON A GREAT 20 YEARS!! #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/aaA3krbNhd

— Kenny Smith (@TheJetOnTNT) April 13, 2016

Last game of the season at home and it’s #mambaday ✊???? thank you ! https://t.co/lkK1aaMH03 — CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) April 13, 2016

RT @NBAonTNT: Earlier this season, we asked our analysts to describe Kobe in 3 words. #KB20 pic.twitter.com/6ciUB7t7vN

— Chris Webber (@realchriswebber) April 13, 2016

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

Thanks KB for showing us what true dedication, commitment and LOVE for the Game???? is all about.… https://t.co/859ZD4peE9

— John Wall (@JohnWall) April 13, 2016

Thank you for all the greatness! #kb24blackmamba https://t.co/xF1rj82Tzl — Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 13, 2016

Talking with Sports Center about Kobes legendary statushttps://t.co/lqBqM3wTa3

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) April 13, 2016

One of the best ever …coqui #legend https://t.co/DQsGglg4hW — José Juan Barea (@jjbareapr) April 13, 2016

Honored to have played against one of the greatest to play this game. And thanks more than… https://t.co/VyK6OkQrjt

— Mario Chalmers (@mchalmers15) April 13, 2016

THANK YOU! #MambaDay https://t.co/2ZR3T4iGwV — Kenneth Faried (@KennethFaried35) April 13, 2016

A pleasure to watch. A pleasure to train with. And a pleasure to compete against THANK YOU @kobebryant pic.twitter.com/W4e7Ajt6tH

— NINO BROWN (@iAmSJ) April 13, 2016

Blessed to have had the opportunity to play against one of the best players of all time. #MambaDay #20Years pic.twitter.com/VWaMcOXD8y — Carl Landry (@CarlLandry) April 13, 2016

Thank you for giving until you couldn’t give anymore!! For over half your life you’ve been one… https://t.co/nY6ATlzpXO

— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) April 13, 2016

…. That I was born to fight my way through life and win.” A salute to @kobebryant and his brilliance. pic.twitter.com/zwpQzVB5fc — Brent Barry (@Barryathree) April 13, 2016

Dear @kobebryant,
It’s been an honor. #MambaDay

— Ian Mahinmi (@ianmahinmi) April 13, 2016

A Farewell For Kobe Bryant by LEMON —Fade to Black— Let us all gather around And bid… https://t.co/jaP1HMfYTy — Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) April 13, 2016

Respect @kobebryant! #BlackMamba pic.twitter.com/6ZhMEHNTOj

— Hidayet Türkoğlu (@hidoturkoglu15) April 13, 2016

#MambaDay https://t.co/mu1LPz1Ckc — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 13, 2016

@kobebryant “Heroes come and go, but legends are forever.” #mambaday #respect ???????? pic.twitter.com/3F6xkMM5Bs

— Tony Parker (@tonyparker) April 13, 2016

“If you see me in a fight with a bear, pray for the bear.”-Kobe Bryant. #MambaDay — Zaza Pachulia (@zaza27) April 13, 2016

Always love the hate. #MambaDay ????#ThankYouKobe ???? #nike 4.13 pic.twitter.com/fcyOPx7cW9

— Jusuf Nurkić (@nurkic23) April 13, 2016

If I were Kobe and this was my last game I will wear #8 the first half and #24 the second half……. I’m just saying — Charlie Villanueva (@CVBelieve) April 13, 2016

Old school photo of @kobebryant and myself with the @warriors #mambaday I’m 104% sure he stole the ball from me!!! pic.twitter.com/tguDtC5ktL

— Brian Cardinal (@BrianCardinal) April 13, 2016

Fratello @kobebryant not many people get the opportunity to play with the best, let alone win… https://t.co/sH35wFJ5sH — Sasha Vujacic (@SashaVujacic) April 13, 2016

My “wow” I made it to the NBA moment.. Shaking hands with Kobe prior to my very first NBA game.… https://t.co/enqzIu1QwA

— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard11) April 13, 2016

Thanks Bean! I think I will Action theses shoes off to the highest bidder? KB1 https://t.co/LhKdxApyan — Dennis 3D Scott (@3Deezy) April 13, 2016

Thank you @kobebryant #LegendsLiveOn @NBA2K https://t.co/u4dm4Xx9fY

— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummondd) April 13, 2016

Going to miss you out there @kobebryant ! Feel blessed to call you a friend, teammate, and opponent! #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/5eNB3yztu0 — Steve Blake (@SteveBlake5) April 13, 2016

Thank You Kobe! Inspired so many to pick up a basketball. Hate to see a legend go.

— Ian Clark (@IanClark) April 13, 2016

My brother who loves @kobebryant must have hijacked my account. Talk to him ???? #MambaDay — Kevin Johnson (@KJ_MayorJohnson) April 13, 2016

MJ’s and Kobe’s longtime trainer Tim Grover w/ must-read on @kobebryant farewell. @ATTACKATHLETICS on @TheVertical. https://t.co/WzhS4ZN4O3

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) April 13, 2016

Are you going to watch: a.) warriors breaking the record, b.) mamba’s last game or c.) los Mavs and los Spurs on league pass??? — Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) April 13, 2016

So much Love and Respect for @kobebryant I still remember watching him and my brother… https://t.co/oiN2eBwwxD

— Rasual Butler (@RasualButler45) April 13, 2016

Last one. #BK #CHAP #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/4lpHmD9lWl — R.HollisJefferson (@RondaeHJ24) April 13, 2016

Congrats @kobebryant! 20 yrs of Greatness! Ur Impact can’t be measured! Continued Blessings 2 u and the Fam!
Love and Respect bro#MambaDay

— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) April 13, 2016

Cherished every moment I got to play against @kobebryant. Bean has been my idol since I fell in… https://t.co/y3Llpl4ZKN — Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) April 13, 2016

#MambaDay https://t.co/O2vpivNvIu

— Wayne Ellington (@WayneElli22) April 13, 2016

My eyes got so big getting a chance to block your shot then u went vintage ???? on me ????.. Thank… https://t.co/TYgritXghW — Nerlens Noel (@NerlensNoel3) April 13, 2016

Nothing but LOVE for Kobe, but I’ll still break that old man’s ankles… #LegendsLiveOn @NBA2K https://t.co/yCjCo8CiVy

— Kyrie Irving (@KyrieIrving) April 13, 2016

#MambaDay — Kemba walker (@KembaWalker) April 13, 2016

A few thoughts on Kobe Bean Bryant now that #MambaDay has arrived… @kobebryant pic.twitter.com/CrV5dvAh7n

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 13, 2016

First things that come to mind when I think of Kobe? Fierce competitor. Relentless player. Like MJ, he always had that competitive edge. — Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 13, 2016

What really made Kobe great was his ability to work, even when he wasn’t in front of the fans. #MambaDay

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 13, 2016

Kobe spent as much time as anyone developing his game. It paid off, to me he ranks behind only MJ among all players in the last few decades. — Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 13, 2016

Kobe and I have never been all that close personally but we have a sense of mutual respect for each other and we talk on occasion…

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 13, 2016

…And I appreciate that Kobe was a student of the game. He respected those who played before him & relied on them to help him become great. — Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 13, 2016

Kobe and MJ were both capable of dominating in a lot of areas, respected on D as well as offense and had such high levels of charisma.

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 13, 2016

it was an honor to compete against the #mamba #legendsneverdie pic.twitter.com/xyl03lIjSM — Iman Shumpert I (@imanshumpert) April 13, 2016

All the compliments in the world couldn’t do you any justice #MambaDay thanks for everything!

— Wilson Chandler (@wilsonchandler) April 13, 2016

It’s been an honor and a privilege to be able to call the greatest of all time a teammate.. To a… https://t.co/gGgRbIA9gN — Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) April 13, 2016

This game will never be the same without you @kobebryant thank you for paving the way for a guy like me. #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/V5hOIFhyGn

— Sean Kilpatrick Jr (@SeanKilpatrick_) April 13, 2016

Salute to one of the best to ever do it @kobebryant https://t.co/zMtCjbj4ph — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 13, 2016

My welcome to the NBA moment @kobebryant https://t.co/uUDHapfV0q

— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 13, 2016

#MambaDay https://t.co/4QbLLx5mEz — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) April 13, 2016

Have a great night, @kobebryant! Thanks for the memories. Looking forward to the future. #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/KAHTX0tDHI

— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) April 13, 2016

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

So much RESPECT.. Thank you! ???????? #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/7YhfaHN8nD

— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) April 13, 2016

#KobeByant enjoy your last one! You’re a real pro. We’re gonna miss the Mamba! — David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) April 14, 2016

#Mambaday it was a honor. https://t.co/KnJFzO0Gkz

— IG: stak5ots (@DaTrillStak5) April 14, 2016

Wearing black Kobe’s tonight for Hawks: Korver, Millsap, Scott and Muscala. — Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) 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

Salute brother. Check out the link in my bio. https://t.co/iicmbvlQDR — Rip Hamilton (@ripcityhamilton) April 14, 2016

Man does time fly @kobebryant After tonight’s game u can come hangout with me on the couch and… https://t.co/Oj71jPQlXw

— Rip Hamilton (@ripcityhamilton) April 14, 2016

Thank you. #MambaDay ???? pic.twitter.com/irtDtIneOA — Devin Booker (@DevinBook) April 14, 2016

When one of the greatest to ever lace’emu up calls it quits, this is the love the fans give… https://t.co/UiLlkC3VIk

— Jim Jackson (@jimjackson419) April 14, 2016

Honored to have been able to share the court with @kobebryant ! True competitor, hard worker,… https://t.co/qekoFM9zDv — Beno Udrih (@BenoUdrih1) April 14, 2016

There will never be another @KobeBryant! Congratulations on 20 remarkable seasons! #MambaDay ????#MambaOut ???? pic.twitter.com/KvyVGrkTFr

— Adonal Foyle (@afoyle3131) April 14, 2016

A Living Legend. Blessed to say I went ahead-2-Head with a Great @kobebryant https://t.co/j237nN2Kf4 — TJ Ford (@tj_ford) April 14, 2016

#thankyouKobe #MambaDay ???????????? https://t.co/ByFvNTzrQh

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) April 14, 2016

thank you for a lifetime of memories, motivation and inspiration. #mambaday https://t.co/bnZd5auLz3 — Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) April 14, 2016

 

Jim Park is a blogger and Tweet of the Night author of Sheridan Hoops. Follow him on twitter @SheridanBlog.