Aos 37 anos e ao fim de duas décadas ao mais alto nível, o jogador dos LA Lakers despede-se da NBA.
O anúncio motivou várias manifestações nas redes sociais tanto de companheiros e ex-companheiros de equipa, como de rivais dentro de campo. E é unânime: «A NBA nunca mais vai ser a mesma.»
We have lived incredible moments together on and off the court. Thanks for everything brother! @kobebryant #ThankYouKobe
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol)
November 30, 2015
Thanks for everything to the greatest basketball player of all time Kobe Bryant. The game will never be the same!! pic.twitter.com/usVftyfIKu
— Jusuf Nurkić (@nurkic23)
November 30, 2015
Kobe is really about to retire?? Oh man, it feels so weird, almost unreal. He started playing in the @NBA , I was 4 years old... #TrueLegend
— Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz)
November 30, 2015
Much respect to @kobebryant as he announces his retirement after the season. A fierce competitor and one of the greatest to ever do it!
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10)
November 30, 2015
One of the greatest to ever lace up. Thank you for all the memories. @kobebryant https://t.co/63pobBj5V7
— Omri Casspi (@Casspi18)
November 30, 2015
Game won't be the same w/o Kobe. My favorite player growing up. Didn't really get the chance to play him smh but blessed to watch him
— Archie Goodwin (@A1Laflare10)
November 30, 2015
The game won't be the same once Kobe is gone...
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover)
November 30, 2015