Kobe Bryant is a living legend. Love him or hate him, the respect for the basketball player is spewing from all corners of the world. In Kobe’s last visit to the Oracle Arena, the Warriors made sure to show their appreciation for the five-time champion.
Along with the other organizations, the Dubs were the latest team to send a gift to the departing superstar. The Northern California themed present raised the bar as it featured a Napa Valley vacation package and personalized bottle of vine.
Joe, Peter, Bob, the Logo & Kobe. #KB20#Respectpic.twitter.com/00nveJ5tFh
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) January 15, 2016
According to Baxter Holmes of ESPN, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green met up with Kobe after the game. In an exchange, Kobe urged the team to chase history:
Steph Curry on Kobe: “He told us to chase history, so we’re going to try to chase it now like he did in his career.”
— Baxter Holmes (@BaxterHolmes) January 15, 2016
For Draymond, he received Kobe’s game-worn shoes. Kobe made sure his message got across as he autographed the shoes and inscribed “make history.”
Star struck by two players when I entered the league… G Hill and @kobebryant THANK YOU!!! Much respect!!! pic.twitter.com/ygzmaLYI4X
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) January 15, 2016
With the Warriors playing at a historically dominating rate, the Dubs have 3 losses after 40 games. Currently 37-3, they would have to finish with at least a 36-6 record to claim the best regular season ever. The Warriors will head to LA for one last match with Bryant on March 6, 2016.