Farewell Kobe: Twitter celebrates historic career

"This season is all I have left to give." @kobebryant pens a letter to basketball: https://t.co/hu5CUoXHhJ pic.twitter.com/1ogKdH7buP

— The Players’ Tribune (@PlayersTribune) November 29, 2015

Kobe's letter to fans. pic.twitter.com/9XldXhfzmO

— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) November 30, 2015

Kobe told me two weeks in ago in Dallas that he has no plans for a farewell season in Italy or China or somewhere abroad. Seems this is it

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 30, 2015

Byron Scott on Kobe's decision to retire: "Sad. We talked about it last night. I told him it kind of shocked me when he told me."

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 30, 2015

Byron on Kobe: "I think he still loves this game. He still has a passion for it. He’s still a competitive young man."

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 30, 2015

The accolades are plenty for Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/nOanCBMXYv

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 30, 2015

Kobe Bryant made his NBA debut exactly 1 year after the #Raptors played their first NBA game (Nov. 3, 1995).

— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) November 30, 2015

Not mad at Kobe for announcing his retirement this early in the season, he deserves that fair well league wide tour and love that Jeter got.

— Spirit J.D. {G.} Nlandu

Regarding thinking of Kobe announcement. Seems pretty strategic. First game will be in front of home fans, next will be in hometown Philly.

— Bill Oram (@billoram) November 30, 2015

Nobody in NBA history worked harder than Kobe. Nobody was more hungry. Nobody will ever be like him#ThankYouKobe

— Lakers Pulse (@LakersPulse) November 30, 2015

Kobe is also one of the, if not THE, most polarizing players in sports history. Nobody had supporters or haters as passionate as his

— Lakers Pulse (@LakersPulse) November 30, 2015

We have lived incredible moments together on and off the court. Thanks for everything brother! @kobebryant #ThankYouKobe

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) November 30, 2015

You loved the game @kobebryant and the game loved you back! Proud to know you and honored to have represented the #PurpleandGold together!

— Rick Fox (@RickFox) November 30, 2015

Much respect to @kobebryant as he announces his retirement after the season. A fierce competitor and one of the greatest to ever do it!

— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) November 30, 2015

Hard to believe @kobebryant is finally going to hang it up. One of the NBA's great champions. Enjoy the rest of this season my friend.

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) November 30, 2015

Nothing but tremendous respect and admiration for @kobebryant I have always been the biggest fan of his competitive drive. Thank you

— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) November 30, 2015

One of the TRUE KINGS of the game. You are one the greatest to ever do it, my friend. #Kobe #BlackMamba #VinoClub https://t.co/Gn7DAB2src

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) November 30, 2015

When you realize Kobe is really retiring… pic.twitter.com/QHF2DPO9cK

— SNIPES_USA (@snipes_usa) November 30, 2015

The things I would do to have this Kobe again. It's going to be hard to see him go. The NBA will never be the same https://t.co/yijZS7jPNE

— Mike Ortiz Jr. (@TrustOrtiz) November 30, 2015

If we being real, Kobe should get into the HOF based on this alone: https://t.co/6mgs3e8d8D

— . (@H00PINATI) November 30, 2015