Kobe Bryant Retirement

     Arguably one of the best NBA players in the history of the game is retiring after this season. That player is Kobe Bryant, for the Los Angeles Lakers. After 20 seasons, Kobe has gathered several NBA Championships, MVP's, and many more accolades over his years in the league. Kobe Bryant is the only player to have played with the same team for 20 years for his whole career. Kobe is a legend and a role model to so many younger players in the NBA. Since he has announced his retirement players have sent out letters of congratulations, thank you's and much more. Players like Kevin Durant have have publicly spoken about how the media has thrown Kobe under the bus by saying he's had a terrible last few seasons and that he should retire.
     With this in mind, Kobe will be retiring as one of the greatest to have ever played the game with the most respect from almost every single who has player or is playing the game. We may never see someone play with the same style and swagger as Kobe Bryant so his retirement is comparable to Michael Jordan retiring. After 20 seasons Kobe Bryant will most likely end up staying at 3rd on the all time scoring list of NBA player. He amassed 5 NBA Championships, 2 Finals MVPs, a league MVP, and 17 All-Star selections, with many more accolades piled up in his trophy room. The "Mamba" is finally retiring and the NBA may never see another player like him.