Today marks the last time Kobe Bryant will take the court as a basketball player, meaning players, reporters, and fans are all taking to social media to show their appreciation to one of the greatest to play the game of basketball.
Take a look at what the Denver sports community is doing to honor one of the games greats:
Here is what members of the Broncos organization did to commemorate the legend:
Thank you for the 20 seasons of memories @kobebryant @Lakers #mambaday pic.twitter.com/7XIucveDoq
— Clats12 (@CodyLatimer14) April 13, 2016
I hope @kobebryant goes for 40 today
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) April 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/b_fowler13/status/720306052852363264
Here is what the Denver Nuggets did to honor the legend:
Thank You…..#MambaDay
— Will Barton (@WillTheThrillB5) April 13, 2016
Much love, No. 24. #ThankYouKobe #MambaDay pic.twitter.com/KWEQjABoI2
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 13, 2016
The Rockies honor the legend:
#CarGo paying tribute to @kobebryant on #MambaDay! pic.twitter.com/KDF2cdJXq8
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) April 13, 2016
#MambaDay pic.twitter.com/VhEIvR5hh5
— CarGo (@CarGo5) April 13, 2016
Our own Mile High Sports Staff honors Kobe:
Privileged to have covered @kobebryant this year! Thanks for the memories!! National #MambaDay @MileHighSports pic.twitter.com/U7UDPwV8gB
— Alex Ramirez (@AlexRamirezMHS) April 13, 2016
In honor of #MambaDay … It was an honor to watch you play while I lived in LA and cover you in Denver! pic.twitter.com/Z5w6lxhMmz
— Aniello Piro (@MediaByAP) April 13, 2016
Bryant was an 18-time All-Star, 5x NBA champion, and two time finals MVP.