Kobe Bryant's playing days come to an end on Wednesday night, but that doesn't mean that his fans' days of playing as him are over. The Black Mamba will live on virtually for as long as basketball video games are made.
NBA 2K acknowledged this fact on Wednesday, announcing that NBA 2K17 would release a special "Legend" addition of the latest game in the series. Bryant was last on the cover of NBA 2K10, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the game.
2K says those who order the "Legend" edition of 2K17 will receive "special Kobe-themed memorabilia and in-game digital content, such as a limited-edition Kobe poster, Black Mamba game controller skin and in-game items like Nike Kobe XI shoes, Kobe #8 Mitchell and Ness jersey, Kobe hoodie and more.