The Lakers came out with a victory last night, 108-106 versus the Golden State Warriors; however, they also came out with the loss to Kobe Bryant, who suffered a torn achilles injury that has ended his 2012-2013 season. We all know what kind of warrior Kobe Bryant has been throughout his career. Diehard Laker fans have appreciated his greatness and have never taken the Black Mamba for granted.
Take a look at what fans and athletes had to say about Kobe, what this says about the Lakers season, and what their chances are on making playoffs as the regular season comes to and end.
1. It was painful to watch the best Laker go down with an injury and quickly thinking that his age is only going up. Keep your head up, Kobe.
Random tears of devastation and doubt mixed with inner determination and will #countonfamily #countonprayer THANKU #vicodintweets comin ha!
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) April 13, 2013
2. Could not have said it better.
Tough moment because of @kobebryant injury. I wish him a great recovery. I have no doubt he’ll come back stronger than ever. #prayforvino
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) April 13, 2013
3. Kobe’s emotional post interview with the media.
Video & quotes from @kobebryant‘s emotional media session after being diagnosed w/ a probable torn Achilles: on.nba.com/XINuH9
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 13, 2013
4. How do the Lakers plan on moving forward without Kobe Bryant?
RT @lakerstv: VIDEO: @kobebryant on dealing with his injury & how the team moves on without him – on.nba.com/ZnjY52
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 13, 2013
Check out what athletes and fans had to say about Kobe’s season-ending injury.
5.
Prayers up for @kobebryant , one of the best we’ve ever seen… #respect
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 13, 2013
6.
Kobe will be back stronger!!! I’m looking forward to it!!He is such a workaholic. From rehab to on the court work. So focused!!! #Mamba
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) April 13, 2013
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Kobe Bryant shares his thoughts about his injury on his facebook page: twitter.com/MySportsLegion…
— NBA Legion (@MySportsLegion) April 13, 2013
8.
As a Laker fan, I havent felt this sick since Magic retired.
— Dr Evrythng B Alrite (@and1grad) April 13, 2013
9.
“Are you kidding?” – Kobe Bryant when asked if his career is over.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 13, 2013
10.
Damn man i feel bad for @kobebryant . If there’s anybody and i mean anybody who can come back from that injury it would be him! Best wishes!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 13, 2013