Sad to see him go. He was instantly my favorite player when he joined the league. Lot of fun years watching the Lakers win championships with him. Now I probably won't watch the NBA at all.
Lots of the greats play too long. Kobe will be remembered by his decade plus of dominance. No one remembers Jordan in a Wizards jersy just like no one will remember these last few rough seasons for Kobe.
Him leaving will do wonders for the Lakers too. $25 million in additional cap space to attract guys to LA? If they don't completely bunk it up LAL can be back in the playoff hunt quick.