Kobe Bryant receives an all-star sendoff during final NBA game

Tonight, Kobe Bryant is saying goodbye to the Lakers as he plays in his final NBA game. His team is honoring him with tribute videos and precious gifts, and fans lucky enough to be inside Staples Center are getting a few treats, too.

Jack Nicholson and other ticket holders with courtside seats received goody bags stuffed with collectibles like a limited edition Bryant action figure, complete with its own helicopter:

Everyone else in attendance got a special "Love" shirt:

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Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, were both presented with bling from Lakers president Jeanie Buss, in the form of rings with five large diamonds (in honor of Bryant's championships) and 20 small diamonds (one for each of his playing years):

The Laker great also received a sweet sendoff from several former teammates, including Shaq and Rick Fox. Catherine Garcia