Fans' final vision of Kobe Bryant in a purple and gold uniform four years ago was like many before as the Los Angeles Lakers legend scored a spectacular 60 points in his farewell NBA game
Gone but never forgotten. As tributes poured in remembering Kobe Bryant's remarkable basketball career following his death in a helicopter crash on Sunday in California, fans were left cherishing countless memories as they mourned the NBA great's passing.
Fans' final vision of Bryant in a purple and gold uniform four years ago was like many before as the Los Angeles Lakers' legend scored a spectacular 60 points in his farewell NBA game.Outside the arena before the game against the Utah Jazz on that day in April 13, 2016, fans had chanted,"Ko-be! Ko-be!" One fan, who with his two buddies paid $4,200 for three $34 tickets, told CNN they came from Oregon to watch the final game.
'The first reality show': 'Hoop Dreams' at 25 02:21READ: 'We all have Hoop Dreams' -- Bittersweet tale of first 'reality TV show'How great was Bryant as he bid farewell to the NBA?He outscored the Jazz in the fourth quarter 23-21. With his team trailing with just under six minutes to go, Bryant scored 17 consecutive points for his team. With 40 seconds remaining, Bryant got the ball with his team down 1 point.It was a scene NBA fans have seen so many times before.
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