Kobe knew as he shot those free throws that his career was never going to be the same.

Sacrificed his body just so the Lakers can make the playoffs. RIP Kobe, GiGi and the rest.

Kobe is a true champion, he gave everything he possibly could to be the best and never made any excuses. True legend

I tore my achilles 2.5 yrs ago and remember thinking about Kobe. But now going back and actually watching this clip and seeing how he reacted is just unreal. This level of toughness is objective and can almost be measured on a scale. It's no wonder why he's able to achieve such greatness. RIP legend.

I never realized this man brought his team back tied the game on his last two free throws as he exited. Goat shit. And the lakers ended up winning

The greatest basketball player I’ve ever seen! The heart and soul of the NBA! I don’t believe I’ll ever watch another game since we lost the Mamba. RIP Kobe ( The Black Mamba ) The G.O.A.T

RIP Kobe and Gigi The BLACK MAMBA never stops playin even if he’s injured, what a LEGEND Heroes come and go, but LEGENDS are forever -Kobe

The only Hercules the nba has ever had. RIP Mamba

I remember watching this game and thinking he'll be fine.. he'll get back up, he always does. Not knowing how severe an Achilles tear was.. I wish he listened to the coaches and decreased his playing time so that he could be back the next season for a better run. We were basically out of the playoffs if it wasn't for Kobe playing every minute in that 12 game stretch. A true warrior

The GOAT, Kobe Bean Bryant. The only player to play a full season with multiple injuries and lead his team to a title in 2009.

Kobe was destined to play in LA, he was the movie star of the NBA. His charm, good looks, love for the game, & confidence made him so likable. He should have a star on the walk of fame, he's earned it. RIP Mamba. 👏👏👏👏

I was blessed to see this game live in the flesh. I will always appreciate you Kobe Bryant. Thank you

One of the most eeriest games ever. Kobe was playing so hard. Like he knew it was his last game. I’m tellin y’all

He never stop... He injured so many times but he still on the court... Never use any excuses about his game.... Always give his best Until the last buzzer... A true champ....... We miss a Mamba

This literally made me cry watching Kobe's face when he got hurt.

An incredibly tough human being . Torn Achilles and walking around. Sinks both free throws. What a beast.

Aka the last game we have ever seen of prime kobe bryant. Such a sad day😢

kobe we miss you my all time fave player in mu eyes ur tht real GOAT

Rip Kobe and Gigi! It’s seems like his body was trying to warn him to take a break :(

Kobe greatest becoz he really give everything to be the winner, no matter how difficult, how harsh, he will not give up till the end, respect!! S

Kobe had one of the greatest 17th seasons of all time

Kobe was unreal at this time. He carried these soft bums. This injury ended his amazing carreer 😔

Just came back to watch threw this sad moments may God make his family strong

Rest in peace Kobe 😥💔 #MAMBAOUT 💔 #LEGEND ❤ thankyou kobe! we will never forget you 😥 watching right now.

Damn man...that whole game his left leg was telling him to slow down. But Dantoni and Kobes determination overpowered reason

OMG even watchign this makes me feel hurt he really loves playing basketball even he's injured he did his best and i cant stop being sad he's gone now. :(

The end of the Lakers dynasty and the beggining of Warriors. Sad day for Lakers nation.

Without a doubt Kobe is the greatest of all time ! RIP brother ! Thanks for all the happiness you brought to all us fans you wont be forgotten

Watching this game live as an 8 year old... I cried he is my favorite player and even after injury he continued to play... forget everyone that thinks Lebron and mj are the goat, Kobe will always be the goat

Kobe doesnt stop playing even when he is injured...RIP MAMBA What a god

Rest in peace brother. You were unreal on and off the court. Your gonna be missed

One of the saddest moments in basketball

Rip to Kobe Bean Bryant you'll always be missed....my hero🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

Unbelievable man, even if he gets an injury on that game. But still he's playing for the sake of his team to win. He did everything that he can and he also never give up and finished the game like there's nothing wrong. OMG. What a great player.

This game showed what a GOAT KB really was... unfortunately he was never really the same after this injury... RIP Kobe and Gianna 🙏🙏🙏

This man never took a day off like now a days players. Old school basketball the best there ever was.

Toughest and hardest working player of all time.

Who's here before the Playoffs start just to look back at memories on how Kobe and the Lakers wanted that 8th seed so bad? I miss this Lakers team filled with heart

Last time I saw my favorite player in his prime

My love and prayers to Kobe, his daughter Gianna and to all victims of the chopper crash. Kobe ... you are such a legend. You were badly hurt but you didn't give up and made your team win..!! That's the quality of a true champ! A legend! You inspire us and you will always have a special place in our heart. Miss you the legendary Kobe!

The definition of greatness: KOBE BRYANT💪

Forever my all time favorite player the mamba ❤️

We will never see another kobe in purple and gold

This was Kobe Bryant is his 17th season.... think about that #GOAT

The reason why i stop watching nba. Cause his my first and last idol in nba. 😢😢😢

Kobe was like their Big Pops Teaching his kids( klay,curry,green) lessons

Watched this live and seeing Kobe go down made me sick to my stomach

I had forgotten how many big hits Kobe had taken this game. Even as a die hard Warriors fan, this was tough to watch when it happened because we knew at his age it would be tough to fully recover and you hate to see it happen to anyone let alone a legend. Everyone knew if there was anyone who could beat the odds it was KB. Kobe was never the same after this and it was the end of his career as a impact superstar. Him sinking those free throws after such a devastating injury is a testament to him competitiveness. There will never be another like him... #RIPMamba #RIPGigi

Kobe had amazing toughness and pain tolerance. Sad to see retire so early smh

That 60 piece he had on his final game was epic, but this is really the Black Mamba's last game. He was never the same and he was just plain Kobe after this. That Black Mamba persona that was ruthless and cold blooded died after this injury.. .

This game reminded me of Kobe so much. One of the last games I saw Kobe in person was when he played GSW and they fell behind early by like 20… and Kobe and the Lakers fought all the way back and won the game.

The saddest and worst thing that could possibly happen to a fanboy is to watch his hero retire. Kobe you'll always gonna be my GOAT. #MambaMentality

Pisses me off so much! This was the 81st game of the season with one game left before the playoffs begin and Kobe ruptures his achilles. The Lakers just getting their act together toward the end the season and this BS happens.

That was the season Kobe guaranteed the Lakers would make the playoffs. And he single handling took over that 2nd half of the season and the Lakers made the playoffs. And had Kobe not tore his Achilles the Lakers had a chance to beat the Spurs cuZ we know Kobe did great things against the Spurs. You definitely got your money’s worth watching Kobe he put on a show and he entertain, entertainer’s in L.A. Rest easy CHAMP you definitely deserve to.

This game is the definition of true grit for Kobe. Legend

A true competitor by heart. Even pain is not enough to stop Kobe, showing the world what he's really made of.

TRUE WARRIOR.....BEST PLAYER EVER....👍👍👍💪💪

Kobe would still be playing if it wasn’t for that injury

Kobe is forever a Legend. Whenever I wanna complain about something, I watch Kobe battle through and keep fighting till the end and I am automatically inspired. RIP LEGEND!!!

he was one who gave his all, no excuses. He just excelled in his field because he was centered on it...he never lost his focus! What a sincere man!

A sad day that was .. the last time we ever saw Kobe Bryant in his prime , Kobe was never the same after that Achilles injury ..

If this is not happened. Spurs are in trouble. Kobe is always been the greatest player for me 🐐! Legend

Kobe mentality , the focus no bs injured or not his a competative champion. 2018 and I still miss the Black Mamba.

Watching Kobe playing the whole game even after the injury makes me cry. What a legend 😭❤️

Everytime Kobe played the warriors Klay and Curry thought they could play D and always got served by Kobe.

6:23 The heart-breaking moment

The sound the net makes when he swishes is so satisfying 😩🕊

I remember this game so well, man I miss Kobe either way

Who else was cringing when Kobe was limping cause i cant even imagine the pain he was in

Greatest Of All Time

I miss him so much.

I miss you idol kobe😢😢😭😭

Damn i watched it live Kobe really gave it all sacrificing himself and played the whole fucking game for 48 minutes just to clinched that last playoffs spot... and that last 2 free throws tho. Pure GOAT 🐐 #FuckInjuries #FuckHoward

Who else is watching kobe since he died.

First time I have watched this game since seeing it live. I never realized how much of a warninh his body was giving him before tearing his achilles. A true mans man amongst just males.

Heart and talent are rare combination. His blood and sweat run through the staples center walls. RIP Mamba

Kobe is the true legend ❣️

What I remember...is thinking how great that Lakers/Spurs series was gonna be with Kobe, Dwight and Pau going heads up against that great San Antonio team. They really could've given that team a run for their money if Kobe hadn't popped his Achilles.

Man watching this…Kobe literally willed his way to try and win. You could literally see his body trying to talk to him but he just refuses to give up. Kobe was different

R.I.P The goat my idol💜💜💛💛🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐💖💖

Is no one gonna talk about that halfcourt shot by Curry that almost win the warriors

After watching again the same thing that happened to kobe happened to kd. Kobe played to the rupture that eventually tore, which the training staff of the lakers should be ashamed of, and kd sat out but played later and tore it which GSW training staff should be ashamed of.

for me ..kobe is the best nba player no one else only him.. im so very sad when hes gone ...

As a warriors fan, I have nothing but respect for Kobe. He was a true game changer and a superstar. 🏀

who's stl watching even after his death. hit de like button. rip legend. we'll live to miss u

I remember watching this shit live. Goddamn...

Oh Kobe...i remember this game. I cried buckets. And with Kobe gone, i cant imagine id be crying more. Unmatched bravery and dedication to his craft. Legend!

1 like 1 prayer for Kobe.RIP Kobe we miss you

Who's here after the lakers were eliminated from the playoffs?

Kobe would of been number 1 all time in scoring if it wasn’t for this injury

I felt the pain by just watching 😥 R.I.P MAMBA

sad to say to the million fans that he retired early and i am the one of the very big fan since birth he is my idol nba player no other only the MAMBA.

0:53 we not going to act like Kobe didn't drop Klay off 😂

Kobe Bryant is the true goat ever.

Kobe the nxt jordan in era.. ur my idol ung 2nd greatest of all time blackmamba 8.24,, ur the greatness and mj 23.45 urs my idol rest in peace kobe.. mambq out!!

For me Kobe is the best player of all time in nba, LEGEND.

That's tuff Kobe

This is when Kobe actually retired

Big Legend i miss you Kobe

Kobe is truly one of the best lakers in the history and guarantee one of the best players in NBA history for example 20 years 5 rings 4 all star MVP who has that