Internet Desk: Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant delivered a Hollywood ending as the curtain came down on his glittering 20-year NBA career in a fairytale finale.
On a night of searing emotion at a packed Staples Center, the 37-year-old signed off with a mammoth 60 points, including a final burst of scoring to inspire a 101-96 victory over the Utah Jazz.
A galaxy of A-list celebrities — from Jack Nicholson to David Beckham — roared their approval from court side as Bryant exited with a perfectly scripted finale.