Some athletes are so great that they transcend their sport.
Michael Jordan was one. Tiger Woods is another. And Kobe Bryant can certainly be mentioned along those names.
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So when the 37-year-old announced that this season will be his last in the NBA, an outpouring of emotion naturally followed.
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There was plenty of denial from fans.
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He might no longer be at his pinnacle, but Kobe's legacy is indisputable.
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And remember, he's not gone just yet.
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