Wednesday night, I watched one of the best basketball games I've ever seen. What made the game special was that it was Kobe Bryant's last game as a professional. Bryant has been the franchise player for the LA Lakers for 20 years, so the historical significance alone made it special.

However, in his typical style, he didn't just wave to the fans and toss up a few shots. He gave 100% in a record setting, jaw-dropping performance that was among the best of his amazing career.

Bryant scored 60 points, not only the most by a player in his final game, but also the most by any player in a game this season.

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