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rwongega
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frenchbullcho
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| That couple of minutes with Kobe was very exciting to watch, going to him when he retire. |
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RestEasyBlackMamba
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JR Smith
| Quote: | | . @TheRealJRSmith: One of the most under appreciated players to ever play is saying goodbye to the game he gave his all!… https://t.co/BOi32TOJQS |
| Quote: | | . @TheRealJRSmith: I call him under appreciated because instead of having one MVP he should have more! He was the best player in our game for many years! |
| Quote: | | . @TheRealJRSmith: Now everyone loves him man stop it! Who was loving him when he was fighting the case? Who was loving him when the said he to arrogant??? |
| Quote: | | . @TheRealJRSmith: Give respect when it's do! Not when it over! |
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kikanga
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| 24ways2die wrote: | JR Smith
| Quote: | | . @TheRealJRSmith: One of the most under appreciated players to ever play is saying goodbye to the game he gave his all!… https://t.co/BOi32TOJQS |
| Quote: | | . @TheRealJRSmith: I call him under appreciated because instead of having one MVP he should have more! He was the best player in our game for many years! |
| Quote: | | . @TheRealJRSmith: Now everyone loves him man stop it! Who was loving him when he was fighting the case? Who was loving him when the said he to arrogant??? |
| Quote: | | . @TheRealJRSmith: Give respect when it's do! Not when it over! |
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RestEasyBlackMamba
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pio2u
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Why Kobe Bryant was so important to the NBA 
| Quote: | | It's not the where of Kobe Bryant so much as the when. We get so caught up in rankings that we don't think of timing. The polarizing properties of Kobe mean the arguments over his place among the NBA greats will continue long into his retirement, so let's take a moment to discuss the one element that's not up for debate: He was the NBA's most important player from 2000 to 2009. |
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14256934/why-kobe-bryant-was-important-nba |
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RestEasyBlackMamba
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Kurt Rambis | Quote: | | . @KRambis: It will be sad when @kobebryant no longer graces an #nba court. 1 of the greatest winners to ever play the game. He was unstoppable #Lakers |
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pio2u
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| Quote: | | Kupchak on Kobe: "Every player in our locker room looks up to this guy. And who could not after 19 seasons of what he’s accomplished?" |
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KobeDunk
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All I could say is WOW and Thank You! I will miss Kobe immensely after this season.  |
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numero-ocho
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Can we sticky one of these Kobe threads so we can post interesting tribute articles?
Here's one I found on mashable with anecdotes from his former Lower Merion teammates.
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Number 7
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:25 am Post subject: |
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Sticky please!
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RestEasyBlackMamba
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Rick Fox
| Quote: | | . @RickFox: You loved the game @kobebryant and the game loved you back! Proud to know you and honored to have represented the #PurpleandGold together! |
Pau Gasol
| Quote: | | . @paugasol: We have lived incredible moments together on and off the court. Thanks for everything brother! @kobebryant #ThankYouKobe |
Scottie Pippen
| Quote: | | .@ScottiePippen: Hard to believe @kobebryant is finally going to hang it up. One of the NBA's great champions. Enjoy the rest of this season my friend. |
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gill2k
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I knew it was bound to happen but hearing him say it officially last night... it's a sad feeling.
Twenty years I grew up watching this man since I was a teenager. He took us to the top, survive the rock bottom. lead us back to the top and now endure rock bottom again. But he's always had the highlights and himself to remind us the glory days.
I'll miss seeing him on the court... I really will...
Thanks for the memories! It's been one hell of a fun ride.
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RestEasyBlackMamba
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James Harden
| Quote: | . “A legend,” Harden said in describing Bryant’s game. “I grew up watching him. He was my ‘MJ.’ Just for him to be done, for his last go-round, it’s sad. That’s the end of a dynasty. He had a really good run, but it comes to an end. He’s a monster. He’s a beast.
“He’s a warrior, man. He’s a competitor. I don’t think there will ever be another guy like him. The way he did it, he willed his teammates to victories, championships, things like that. It was a great story.” |
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LakersChamps04
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| 24ways2die wrote: | James Harden
| Quote: | . “A legend,” Harden said in describing Bryant’s game. “I grew up watching him. He was my ‘MJ.’ Just for him to be done, for his last go-round, it’s sad. That’s the end of a dynasty. He had a really good run, but it comes to an end. He’s a monster. He’s a beast.
“He’s a warrior, man. He’s a competitor. I don’t think there will ever be another guy like him. The way he did it, he willed his teammates to victories, championships, things like that. It was a great story.” |
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i guess i like harden a litttle bit haha |
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RestEasyBlackMamba
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Justin Timberlake | Quote: | . Follow
Justin Timberlake ✔@jtimberlake
One of the TRUE KINGS of the game. You are one the greatest to ever do it, my friend. #Kobe #BlackMamba #VinoClub https://twitter.com/kobebryant/status/671113940584275968 …
5:54 PM - 29 Nov 2015
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Paul George
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Paul George ✔@Yg_Trece
Cherished every second out there with you @kobebryant !
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Rudy Gobert
| Quote: | . Thank you Kobe for what you brought to this game, for always striving to be the best and give it all every night during 20 seasons, you are a true winner and an true inspiration for me and all the young basketball players. #winner
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Jamal Crawford
| Quote: | | . @JCrossover: The game won't be the same once Kobe is gone... |
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Halflife
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:59 am Post subject: |
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| Btw- JR smith bringing it......but don't do it Mitch |
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danzag
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:02 am Post subject: |
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| I'm sad. Damn. |
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LakersChamps04
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:11 am Post subject: |
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| 24ways2die, thanks bro for posting all those quotes..appreciated! |
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RestEasyBlackMamba
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No problem..
Wayne Ellington
| Quote: | . "It meant a lot,” Ellington said after the Nets beat the Pistons in Brooklyn Sunday night. “He’s a guy that inspired me, honestly. As a young kid, to get out there, I used to be out there on the court trying to be Kobe. Man, it’s crazy that he’s going to hang it up, but at the same time, he’s leaving a legacy that’s unbelievable. Especially just his generation.
“Kobe is, in my mind, the best player in our generation, our era so far, so it’s crazy that he’s going to go out, but at the same time, it’s a blessing. I’m sure he’s happy and he’s ready to spend some time with his family and relax. When we played them [earlier in November], though, he told me. I said, ‘I see I’ve got the family with you.’ He said, ‘Yeah, I’ve got the family. This is my last go-round.’ So that took me back a bit, too.” |
Rondea Hollis- Jefferson
| Quote: | "It was great to be in his presence, to hear from him,” Hollis-Jefferson said. “[For him] to tell me that he’s watching, he’s noticing … it means the world. It gives you a sense of hope that you can be something special. That’s all I’m trying to be, something special.”
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lakerlynx
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:35 am Post subject: |
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I'm glad Tru Warier is at his side for this final season.
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RestEasyBlackMamba
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RestEasyBlackMamba
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Shaquille O'Neal
| Quote: | | . @SHAQ: It's time for u to take it all in... sit back, relax & enjoy all that u have built. Love u lil bro @kobebryant https://t.co/zDcNjWHBDp |
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nshid
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:46 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Kobe for all the wonderful seasons!
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