He came into the NBA in 1996, drafted in the first round as a 13th pick: “The Charlotte Hornets select Kobe Bryant.”
He started off a Hornet, but would go on to become a Laker legend in L.A. with 18 All-Star appearances and five championships.
And Kobe, adding one more stat, the most-ever points scored in a farewell game:
“Kobe Bryant, a 50-point game.”
The game on ESPN2 as Kobe adds another 10 for a total of 60 points in L.A.'s win over Utah, thanking fans after one last performance:
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
The Lakers great ends his career the number three all-time NBA scorer.
Tom Graham, FOX News.