Respect for his personal accomplishments. He enjoyed being the villain. He is going out in a nice way , enjoying the crowds and memories .
He killed the Celtics tho.
Glade to see him leave.......I hate the era of Lakers , showtime and all that garbage . He reminds me of all the distaste I felt for the Lakers
Glade to see .... West, Jackson , Buss , all that mess finally leave LA . Kobe is sorta the last man standing from that show boating era. NBA sucking up t their every need and want year after year .