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Kobe Bryant soaks it in during his final All-Star game

Feb 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Western Conference forward Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (24) reacts as he leaves the court for his last All Star game during the NBA All Star Game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Western Conference forward Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (24) reacts as he leaves the court for his last All Star game during the NBA All Star Game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Western Conference forward Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (24) reacts in the second half during the NBA All Star Game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Western Conference forward Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (24) reacts in the second half during the NBA All Star Game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant’s final All-Star game was last night and he soaked it all in from start to finish. There was a slight awkwardness to it all for a player that enjoys being hated as much as likes being cheered, but he took it all in stride and managed to enjoy what would be his final night at the event.

Bryant’s impact on the game was obvious, and he’s still the player that hundreds of kids spent hours at the park trying to emulate that fadeaway of his.

He brought out everything from his arsenal of moves. Including an underrated passing ability.

Of course, it wouldn’t be an All-Star game if two of the greatest to ever play the game didn’t go at it at least once. LeBron James vs Kobe Bryant never happened in the finals, but a miniature version took place last night.

Although, Bryant is old so he had a few moments that reminded us of that.

https://vine.co/v/inlrqz63Oim

Like, REALLYYYYYYYYY old.

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In the end he had fun and took it all in which is all that matters in an exhibition like this.

https://vine.co/v/inlmzxE5t6X

Russell Westbrook’s back to back MVP and Paul George’s almost record breaking night may have stolen the show, but everybody knew this was going to be another highlight in the Kobe farewell tour. We don’t have much left of him so let’s enjoy it while we can.

(H/t SB Nation)