Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has decided to retire after this season.
The 37-year-old Bryant made the announcement in a post on The Players' Tribune on Sunday.
[POOLE: Uncharacteristic game vs Warriors signaled end for Kobe]
The announcement, while not totally unsurprising, evoked a lot of responses on social media.
Here's what people had to say:
Dear Basketball: https://t.co/KDecft6BO2 #KB20
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) November 29, 2015
The @Lakers @KobeBryant was absolutely a SOLID GOLD PTPER / thnx Kobe 4 all the incredible & magical moments/HALL OF FAMER #ALLTIMEGREAT
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) November 30, 2015
For @kobebryant greatness wasn't an accident. No one worked harder & no one wanted to win more. We'll all miss you lacing up. Best of luck!
— Kevin Johnson (@KJ_MayorJohnson) November 30, 2015
Hope @kobebryant receives an standing ovation in every city! One of the best to ever do… https://t.co/n0lXuGvfkY
— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) November 30, 2015
Mitch Kupchak on Kobe Bryant: "It is impossible for me to sit here and describe what he’s meant."
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 30, 2015
Nothing but tremendous respect and admiration for @kobebryant I have always been the biggest fan of his competitive drive. Thank you
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) November 30, 2015
We have lived incredible moments together on and off the court. Thanks for everything brother! @kobebryant #ThankYouKobe
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) November 30, 2015
Salute to @KobeBryant. I will be savoring each and every last one of his games. We got to witness basketball greatness.
— Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) November 30, 2015
Thank You @kobebryant!! #IncredibleRun
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) November 30, 2015
