Some athletes are so great that they transcend their sport.
Michael Jordan was one. Tiger Woods is another. And Kobe Bryant can certainly be mentioned along those names.
So when the 37-year-old announced that this season will be his last in the NBA, an outpouring of emotion naturally followed.
https://twitter.com/Hari_Sethi/status/671122982488666112
There was plenty of denial from fans.
https://twitter.com/RyanRosenblatt/status/671121529095127040
He might no longer be at his pinnacle, but Kobe's legacy is indisputable.
https://twitter.com/_Zeets/status/671122640279625728
And remember, he's not gone just yet.
https://twitter.com/ThatDamnYank/status/671118151556440064
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLuh8u6xJjY
