The NBA's basketball brotherhood congratulates one of the best to ever lace 'em up.
It's officially almost the end now. Kobe Bryant has announced (via the Player's Tribune) that he will retire following the conclusion of the 2015-16 season. The NBA's third all-time leading scorer will hang up his Nike's after his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers concludes.
The NBA is often referred to as a brotherhood. Even though all the players in it are some of the biggest competitors on the planet, during moments like this you can see that those around the league truly care for their kindred spirits and fellow basketball brothers.