'Congratulations on a legendary career': Taylor Swift leads celebrity tributes to Kobe Bryant in TV special after his last game

By Paul Chavez For Dailymail.com

Published: 02:48 EST, 14 April 2016 | Updated: 08:28 EST, 14 April 2016

Taylor Swift lead the tributes to Kobe Bryant in a special televised after the Los Angeles Lakers star went out with a Hollywood ending.

The 26-year-old pop star took part in a Farewell To Kobe special broadcast after the Lakers great scored 60 points in an electrifying 101-96 comeback win over the Utah Jazz that capped his 20-year career.

'I want to say congratulations on a legendary, outstanding career,' Taylor said in tribute.

Celebrity tribute: Taylor Swift in a TV special after Kobe Bryant's last game congratulated the star on a 'legendary, outstanding career'

Celebrity tribute: Taylor Swift in a TV special after Kobe Bryant's last game congratulated the star on a 'legendary, outstanding career'

Justin Timberlake, 35, said he was looking forward to spending some time with Kobe.

'Your retiring. Now we can go have as many dinners as we want,' Justin said in his pre-recorded segment.

Paula Abdul, 53, who started her career as a Laker Girls cheerleader also gave a fond farewell.

Last game: Kobe is shown during a tribute at Staples Center before his final game with the Los Angeles Lakers

Last game: Kobe is shown during a tribute at Staples Center before his final game with the Los Angeles Lakers

Dinner invite: Justin Timberlake said he and Kobe can now go out to dinner whenever they want

Dinner invite: Justin Timberlake said he and Kobe can now go out to dinner whenever they want

Laker girl: Paula Abdul thanked Kobe for the championships and being loyal to Los Angeles

Laker girl: Paula Abdul thanked Kobe for the championships and being loyal to Los Angeles

Kind of sad: David Beckham said he would miss seeing Kobe play at the Staples Center

Kind of sad: David Beckham said he would miss seeing Kobe play at the Staples Center

'Thanks for all the great memories, the championships and always staying loyal to Los Angeles,' Paula said.

Lamar Odom, 36, who played with Kobe on back-to-back championship teams in 2009 and 2010 also spoke from the heart about his former teammate.

The estranged husband of reality star Khloe Kardashian was hospitalised in mid-October following a binge at a Nevada brothel and Kobe left a pre-season game to be at his side.

Former teammate: Lamar Odom thanked Kobe for the fun and memories

Former teammate: Lamar Odom thanked Kobe for the fun and memories

'A lot of fun, a lot of memories,' Lamar said as he reflected on his playign days with Kobe.

'You brought out the best in me in so many ways, how to be my best self,' Lamar said.

Lamar also attended the last game in Kobe's 20-year career with the Lakers and sat with Kanye West, who is married to Khloe's sister Kim Kardashian.

Longtime Lakers fan Snoop Dogg, 44, also paid tribute to Kobe.

'I love how you play it, that's why I say it. I love you, brother. Enjoy your life after basketball,' the rapper said.

Longtime fan: Snoop Dogg who is a huge Lakers fan also paid tribute to Kobe

Longtime fan: Snoop Dogg who is a huge Lakers fan also paid tribute to Kobe

 

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