Farewell Oakland #KB20 pic.twitter.com/cfXoMNKyje
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 15, 2016
Before he walked through the tunnel and out of Oracle Arena for the final time, Kobe Bryant stopped for a quick chat with Stephen Curry.
Curry congratulated Bryant, who offered his own kind words.
Respect. #KB20 pic.twitter.com/T7BgTfBUaX
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) January 15, 2016
"He told us to chase history, keep doing what we're doing," Curry said. "He's a guy that's won multiple championships, knows the grind it takes to get that done. So, he's just passing the torch."
And after the game, Draymond Green tweeted a photo of Kobe's shoes that he gifted to the Warriors star. On one he wrote "Kobe 24" and on the other, "To Draymond: Keep making history."
Star struck by two players when I entered the league... G Hill and @kobebryant THANK YOU!!! Much respect!!! pic.twitter.com/ygzmaLYI4X
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) January 15, 2016
Bryant had eight points, six rebounds and three assists in 27 1/2 minutes. It was the Lakers' final regular-season visit to Oracle Arena, and Bryant plans to retire after the season.
"This place has always been a special place to play," Bryant said. "They've always been great fans. To have that appreciation from them tonight was pretty awesome. I was really stiff, but I thought it was the right thing to do, go back in the game and play and try to enjoy it one more time."
Bryant received many a hug at midcourt from the Warriors prior to the opening tip and again after the final buzzer before walking through the tunnel to roars from the crowd. He started despite a sore right shoulder and a right Achilles tendon strain and made his first shot. He left to a warm ovation with 3:04 to play, saying "thank you" and waving.
For the last time, Kobe Bryant checks out at Oracle. #Respect #KB20 pic.twitter.com/u47JiCpOE5
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) January 15, 2016
In honor of Bryant's five NBA titles, the Warriors gifted him a five-day Napa Valley vacation with five wineries and five restaurants included. He also received a five-liter bottle from Amuse Bouche winery featuring a special label with his jersey.
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The Associated Press contributed to this story.
Last night the Dubs beat L.A., but the game will be remembered for so much more than that » https://t.co/iAASRM6izJ pic.twitter.com/Hz8GrpmsfP
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) January 15, 2016
An extra special night on #WarriorsGround. Salute, @KobeBryant. #KB20 pic.twitter.com/ZODxWM94F2
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) January 15, 2016
What an honor to compete against one of the G.o.a.t.s! Much luv and respect #payhommage
— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) January 15, 2016
For the final time at @OracleArena, we were able to watch @KobeBryant play basketball. What an incredible career for an amazing athlete.
— Rick Welts (@RickWelts) January 15, 2016