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Watch: Kobe Bryant video tribute played by Lakers before last game

Watch the Lakers' video tribute to Kobe Bryant that was played at the Staples Center.
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The Los Angeles Lakers played a video tribute for Kobe Bryant before the final game of his career on Wednesday night.

Bryant will retire after a 20-year career in the NBA where he won five NBA championships and made 18 All-Star teams. He also won the 2008 NBA MVP.

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The Lakers honored Bryant with a video tribute that can be seen below:

Bryant’s No. 8 and No. 24 were on display on the Staples Center court for the game. He finished with a season-high 60 points in a 101–96 victory over the Utah Jazz.

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His No. 24 was also featured in the rafters.