My Life 2: Sequel to My Life: A Jordan Walker Story

Chapter 24: Kobe's Final Game & Speech

On April 13, 2016 Kobe Bryant stepped out on the court as a Laker in his final farewell game against the Utah Jazz and he had shot a career-high of 50 shots in his career and he had took 58.8 percent of his team's shots that he has ever taken in a game, even more than when he scored 81 points. In essence, Kobe's final game was so Kobe.

He has always been a gunner, firing away as much as he pleases, even excessively.

And that was Kobe's final night in his signature #24 Laker Jersey as he gave a Oscar-Winning Farewell Speech.

"Man, I can't believe how fast twenty years went by. This is crazy This is absolutely crazy. And you know, to be standing here at center court with you guys, my teammates standing behind me, and appreciating this journey that we've been on. You know we've been through our ups and we've been through our downs, and I think the most important part is we stay together throughout.

I grew up a die-hard, I mean a die-hard Laker fan die-hard. I knew everything about every player that has played here.

So to be drafted and then traded to this organization and to spend 20 years here, you can't write something better than this.

I'm more proud about ... It's not about the championships, it is about the down years. I mean we did it the right way, we got our championships, all I can do is thank you guys, thank you guys for all the support, thank you guys for the motivation, thank you guys for the inspiration.

It's funny ... the thing that had me cracking up all night long was that I go through 20 years of everybody screaming pass the ball and on the last night everybody's like don't pass it! (followed by a big laugh). this has been, this has been absolutely beautiful., I can't believe it comes to an end. You guys have been absolutely, absolutely beautiful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love you guys, I love you guys. My family, to my family, my wife Vanessa, our daughters Natalia, Gianna, thank you guys for all your sacrifices. All the time I spend in the gym and training, Vanessa holding down the family like the way you have, Vanessa I can't thank you enough, there is no way I can't thank you enough for that. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. What can I say, Mamba Out.