On April 13, 2016, Kobe Bryant delivered one of the most iconic farewell performances in sports history. He dropped 60 points to lead the Lakers to a comeback win over the Utah Jazz. At 37, in his 20th season, he closed out his career the only way he knew how—on his terms. As he walked off the court one last time, he left the world with two simple words:
“Mamba out.” 💛💜
LeBron James will miss his 18th game of the season Tuesday night meaning he is no longer eligible for NBA season awards.
His 21-year All-NBA streak comes to an end.