Watch: Nike athletes toast to Kobe Bryant

In a new spot from Nike, several athletes signed to the brand including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Phil Jackson, Rob Gronkowski, Serena Williams and Odell Beckham paid tribute to retiring Lakers guard Kobe Bryant.

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In a new spot from Nike, several athletes signed to the brand including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Rob Gronkowski, Serena Williams and Odell Beckham paid tribute to retiring Lakers guard Kobe Bryant.

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Many players discussed the fact that Bryant has the tendency to be disliked outside of Los Angeles, including Kevin Durant. The Thunder forward said the one word best describing him is “a------.”

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Bryant will play his final career game on Wednesday against the Jazz.

– Kenny Ducey