How PBA stars feted idol Kobe on Mamba Day  

Kobe Bryant ended his 20-year NBA career with a bang as he scored 60 points against Utah Jazz in Los Angeles Lakers' last game of the regular season on Thursday (Philippine time).

It was an emotional farewell for basketball fans all over the world, and even Filipino cagers could not help but salute the most dominant NBA player of his generation.

PBA stars James Yap, Mark Caguioa, Asi Taulava, and Dondon Hontiveros posted tributes on their Instagram accounts during Mamba Day, and even Ateneo phenom Kiefer Ravena joined in on the throwback photos.

Other players watched the Jazz-Lakers game on television and tweeted their respect for Bryant, a five-time champion and former Most Valuable Player in the NBA.

 

Thank you Kobe! As a die hard LAKERS fan we were blessed to watch you play 20 years in LA. Our LAKERS will never b da same without da Black Mamba. ???????????????????????? #Salute #Respect #MambaDay #LakerNation #LakerGang #TeamAgeless

A photo posted by Asi Taulava (@agelessasi88) on

Apr 13, 2016 at 5:14pm PDT

 

Ending his career with a 60-pt game. Saludo ako sa yo Kobe!!! ???????????? ???????????? Sana makuha ka naming import. Lol #blackmamba24 #mambaday

A photo posted by @jamesyap18 on

Apr 14, 2016 at 12:04am PDT

 

A photo posted by Dondon Hontiveros (@dhonts7) on

Apr 13, 2016 at 8:59am PDT

 

I cant believe this will be @kobebryant last game. I was lucky enough to play against one of the greatest players that ever played the game. What made Kobe special for me was when I met him he wasn't a snob at all. I really thought he would be that kind of person. His approach to the people was like @mannypacquiao where he smiles and gives everyone a chance to take a picture with him. There's a part of me that's kinda sad and happy at the sametime, but mostly sad that Lakers wont ever be the same...farewell Kobe #blackmamba

A photo posted by Mark Caguioa (@47markcaguioa) on

Apr 13, 2016 at 3:48pm PDT

 

4.13.16 ???????????????????? . . . . . . . #MambaOut

A photo posted by Snapchat: Phenom_q15 (@kieferravena15) on

Apr 12, 2016 at 5:47pm PDT

Thank you so much kobe! ????????????

— Terrence Romeo (@tbvromeo) April 14, 2016

What a way to end his Career! 60pts! ????

— Kevin Louie Alas (@kevinlouiealas) April 14, 2016

Kobe is THE MAN!! All black Mamba chopper then 60 going out!!! #mambaout

— Chris Ross (@cmross6) April 14, 2016

My 2nd best NBA player of all time! One of the reasons why my jersey number is 8. #ThankYouKobe… https://t.co/26s37qRfuZ

— peter june simon (@pjs08) April 14, 2016

A basketball god has left the building...????#ThankYouKobe #Respect #MambaDay

— Jimmy Alapag (@JAlapag3) April 14, 2016

The sports world saw 2 legends for one last time in less than a week: #Kobe & #Manny. Long live true #greatness.

— Kelly Williams (@KelWilliams21) April 14, 2016

Greatness #MambaDay

— Matt Ganuelas-Rosser (@Real_Mateo) April 14, 2016

Woooowww Kobe! Fortunate to have played for his dad, jellybean bryant and actually said hi to kobe on the phone once

— Jai Reyes (@jaireyes5) April 14, 2016