
The Chirp: Kobe Bryant's Final Game Edition
On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Kobe Bryant played his final NBA game, which ended with a 101-96 win over the Utah Jazz. Here’s what you may have missed on social media as the Black Mamba said goodbye with, of course, a 60-point game.
Congrats on an amazing career @kobebryant #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/i18ZlWECUA
— Ronnie Hillman (@MrHillman2U) April 14, 2016
I can't believe this is happening right now #MambaDay
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) April 14, 2016
140 characters is not enough to explain @kobebryant impact. I know you will do even bigger things now!Enjoy it, you deserve a rest #MambaDay
— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) April 14, 2016
Thank you for all the memories @KobeBryant. You are a true legend #ThankYouKobe pic.twitter.com/vydwwPAQ2l
— Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) April 13, 2016
THANK YOU KOBE!! pic.twitter.com/snq40yefBT
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) April 14, 2016
https://t.co/PiSOkwISSu this will be Kobe's post came speech. #AintLeaving
— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh) April 14, 2016
Watching @kobebryant n his GRAND finale... Been n inspiration n still inspiring! Thanks 4 all the memories Kobe! #SoBlessed #24Forever ❤❤
— Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24) April 14, 2016
His career highs vs each team... #NoDaysOff pic.twitter.com/TUGxPlRm8D
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) April 14, 2016
#MambaDay @kobebryant thank you ? your Grit inspired us all... pic.twitter.com/eAfP1S2R3k
— Mohamed Sanu Sr. (@Mo_12_Sanu) April 14, 2016
The Kobe tribute got emotional:
Everybody watching Kobe's last game like.... pic.twitter.com/8MmgdHOOSf
— ANTHONY ADAMS (@spiceadams) April 14, 2016
Just cried ???
— Darius Slay (@slay_darius) April 14, 2016
Kobe.
— Ryan Grant (@RyanGrant25) April 14, 2016
That Kobe farewell was priceless ?
— Tajh Boyd (@TajhB10) April 14, 2016
I teared up dammit I told myself I wouldn't do this
— Charles James II (@CJDeuce_) April 14, 2016
Anyone need a Kleenex? #MambaDay
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) April 14, 2016
Watching that Kobe video gave me goosebumps! Crazy — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 14, 2016
Arizona Cardinals CBPatrick Petersonand more on #KobeFinalGameLooks:
#24 in your programs and #1 in your hearts! @kobebryant = #Greatness ???? pic.twitter.com/2DjWrhKrpy
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) April 14, 2016
When you can't pick which hat to watch the game in so you wear all 3! #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/kMsmmAexxQ
— Charles James II (@CJDeuce_) April 14, 2016
Boy was I wrong. Lmao pic.twitter.com/g31011YJ49 — Brandon Jennings (@thinkiminthe90s) April 14, 2016
.@DGreen_14 rockin' these tonight for #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/xwOgjFxg5Z
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 14, 2016
#Squad:
The game is gonna miss you @kobebryant #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/gvZt7fmmAg
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) April 13, 2016
#MambaDay #Salute pic.twitter.com/EYqLfNjVvH
— Chris Paul (@CP3) April 13, 2016
#MambaDay pic.twitter.com/lTs1IF0pxO
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) April 13, 2016
Privileged to have played against Kobe. One of the greatest players ever! #MambaDay #legend pic.twitter.com/ERh1XPB6Ym
— Jimmer Fredette (@jimmerfredette) April 14, 2016
@kobebryant "Heroes come and go, but legends are forever." #mambaday #respect ?? pic.twitter.com/3F6xkMM5Bs
— Tony Parker (@tonyparker) April 13, 2016
I had the honor & pleasure calling @kobebryant my teammate. Thanks for everything you did for the game! #mambaday pic.twitter.com/fCZTV2N9sg
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) April 13, 2016
Thank you sir! #MambaDay #Legend #KB20 pic.twitter.com/wI7yZk8maZ
— Anthony Davis (@AntDavis23) April 13, 2016
Congrats to the toughest competitor I’ve faced @kobebryant. Incredible career #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/sB5HROw1j7
— Mike Conley (@MCONLEY10) April 13, 2016
So much RESPECT.. Thank you! ?? #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/7YhfaHN8nD
— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) April 13, 2016
Teammate. Friend. Brother. @kobebryant you changed the game & my life. My farewell https://t.co/MjYTuGymzZ #mambaday pic.twitter.com/RGEkvSnXjZ
— Derek Fisher (@derekfisher) April 13, 2016
Tbt to ’98 in Paris with this guy. It was was definitely Paris Kobe, not Germany pic.twitter.com/0duurDLfxP — Tracy McGrady (@Real_T_Mac) October 1, 2015
#MambaDay #thankyou pic.twitter.com/3gcjglSNY1
— Glenn Robinson III (@GRIII) April 14, 2016
#NowPlaying
Man my “prev” button on my remote wore out… curry got 10 3’s bean got 30+ great night in the @NBA — Jarvis J3 Jenkins (@Jarvis99jenkins) April 14, 2016 I’m definitely watching this Warriors game though…back to the Lakers at halftime…then back to the Warriors — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 14, 2016
I need two TV's ?? in the living room for times like this ?? #KobeDay #WarriorsRecord
— Albert Wilson II (@iThinkIsee12) April 14, 2016
The “Last” button on my remote might not work anymore thanks to Kobe and the Warriors ???? — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 14, 2016
#8 #24 pic.twitter.com/KlqQwHOc1H
— Andy Dalton (@andydalton14) April 14, 2016
When I get old I can say I grew up watching Kobe….I remember his last game..he had 60 points….and GS won 73 games on the same night — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 14, 2016
Current Chicago Bears wide receiverEddie Royaland more on #VintageKobe:
Vintage Kobe!
— Eddie Royal (@EddieRoyalWR) April 14, 2016
Vintage Kobe right now! #MambaDay
— Stapes? (@J_Staples57) April 14, 2016
Congratulations @KobeBryant on being one of the Greatest Of All Time" #GOAT #81Points #5Titles #LAkers #BlackMamba pic.twitter.com/ja0P9mYJ7e
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) April 14, 2016
Kobe should go to the bench, come back on the court and finish the game with a #8 jersey
— Deion Sanders Jr (@DeionSandersJr) April 14, 2016
That time Kobe broke Twitter…
Kobe broke my Twitter I think? — Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) April 14, 2016
Kobe goes baseline! #kobebroketwitter https://t.co/uJPq7TjjLr
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) April 14, 2016
Kobe really broke Twitter lol I couldn’t load tweets or nothing lol — Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) April 14, 2016
…and scored 60 points:
#KobeBryant @kobebryant #60Ball mind is blown. pic.twitter.com/RFaVESq5Ts
— Roy Hibbert (@Roy_Meets_World) April 14, 2016
60!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 14, 2016
#MambaDay #Competitor #BeastMode #Fanforlife pic.twitter.com/MaUUgdiPXR
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) April 14, 2016
Kobe with 60 ????????????????????????????????????????
— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) April 14, 2016
K O B E #greatness
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 14, 2016
HISTORY!!
— Tyrod Taylor (@TyrodTaylor) April 14, 2016
The Bean going out like the Savage he is! #MambaDay #KB24
— Shabazz Napier (@ShabazzNapier) April 14, 2016
??????????????????????????????????? #MambaDay
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) April 14, 2016
Speechless yo
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 14, 2016
Mamba
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) April 14, 2016
And finally…#MambaOut:
You’re welcome.. #MambaOut pic.twitter.com/EnsRGmaJFK — Mitch Rapp (@24Bazemore) April 14, 2016
When you realize you will never see Kobe play again #MambaOut drop the ?? pic.twitter.com/eAxrTXFS8Q
— Andre Brown (@drebrown35) April 14, 2016