Kobe Bryant's last game in the NBA on April 13, 2016 will forever be remembered as the night where he dropped 60 points, leaving the basketball world with the perfect ending to his illustrious career. However, what many may have failed to notice is that Bryant played flawlessly in its last three minutes, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a come-from-behind victory over the Utah Jazz.

The Black Mamba finished the game by knocking down his last five shots from the field, including the game-winner. He was also perfect from the free throw line with his four attempts, and made his lone shot from beyond the arc.

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The former MVP and five time champion ended the game with an incredible stat line of 60 points, on 22-of-50 shooting from the field, to go along with four rebounds and four assists. His last three minutes as a pro only goes to show his greatness, and how he never gives up on trying to win games for the Lakers.

Kobe Bryant lasted 20 seasons in the NBA, going down as one of the best players of all time. He owns very impressive career averages of 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.4 steals in 28.2 minutes per game.