Los Angeles Lakers

Kobe says 'Mamba Out' to conclude emotional speech to fans

Published Apr. 14, 2016 7:13 a.m. ET

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Mamba out. https://t.co/xrUDRVceyB
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 14, 2016

After one last stunning performance, now-retired Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant took the microphone at the center of the Staples Center court to reflect on his career and offer thank-yous. (Watch in video above.)

"What can I say?" Bryant concluded. "Mamba out."

Only Kobe could pull off a third-person mic drop.

Mamba is as Mamba does. Thank you for all your luv and support over the years #vino #gameshoes #gameball pic.twitter.com/onP0XZNXJT
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) March 31, 2013