Kobe Bryant ends it all on a high note
Kobe Bryant ended his illustrious 20-year career in the most Kobe Bryant way possible.
Taking 50 shots, Bryant was gunning all game long. Perhaps inspired by his pregame tribute video, Bryant was in attack mode right from the opening tip, finishing the game with a season-high 60 points. With this being his last game ever, Bryant literally left it all on the floor.
The Lakers rallied around their retiring star to rally past the Utah Jazz 101-96.
Bryant hugged former teammate Shaquille O'Neal in the final seconds and scored 23 points in the final quarter.
It was a storybook finish, the sixth 60-point game of his career. It also was the most shots taken by anyone in an NBA game in the last 30 seasons, according to STATS.
Bryant checked out with 4.1 seconds left, serenaded by "Kobe! Kobe! Kobe!" chants. He retires as the NBA's No. 3 all-time scorer and won five championships. No one in NBA history ever scored more points in his last game.