Sad day for the NBA and fans...What's next for Kobe? "MRI, surgery, and then recovery," he said.

The clock was ticking, Kobe Bryant was doing things that simply hasn’t been done by anyone in the NBA who has played 17 years at the guard position.

The Lakers were battling to make the playoffs,  Kobe was playing heavy minutes and putting in super human efforts to keep them afloat.

I have to say I am surprised he lasted this long. Your body can only take some much abuse, even if you are as mentally strong and motivated as Kobe Bryant.

Marc Stein        ✔ @ESPNSteinLine

Lakers say Kobe Bryant is suspected to have torn his left Achilles. MRI needed tomorrow to confirm but ... wowza

5:16 AM - 13 Apr 13

Who knows what this means for the career of Kobe Bryant since Achilles Tendon can take anywhere from 6 months to a year to recover from.  When asked if this was the last time we might see him play Kobe responded with “Are you kidding?”.

Dave McMenamin        ✔ @mcten

Kobe has tears in his eyes and is on crutches. "Terrible. This is a terrible feeling." He says he knows it's a torn Achilles

Mike Trudell        ✔ @LakersReporter

Pau Gasol on Kobe: "It's a tough blow for everyone, (especially) those of us that love and respect him even more..."

5:37 AM - 13 Apr 13

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Kobe has played through a million injuries & ailments throughout his career, but this won’t be one of them: “I can’t. I can’t walk.”

5:29 AM - 13 Apr 13

Matt Barnes        ✔ @Matt_Barnes22

Thoughts & prayers go out to the big homey #Kobe.. Shame they ran him into the ground.. #Damn

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DeAndre Jordan        ✔ @deandrejordan

Damn man, never want to see that happen...ever. But@kobebryant is a strong dude, wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery brother!

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