Kobe Bryant: Idol of Chinese idols

Others have showed off the photographs they took with Kobe in the past.

A screen capture of a Weibo post by the official fan club of Jay Chou. [Photo/Weibo]

Official fan club Jay Chou："In the future, there may be more Kobes or Jay Chous, but there is only one youth we shared."

A screen capture of a Weibo post by actor Li Yifeng. [Photo/Weibo]

Actor Li Yifeng: "I got to meet you finally. I want tomorrow to come soon, but don't want it ever to come."

A screen capture of a Weibo post by singer Wilber Pan. [Photo/Weibo]

Singer Wilber Pan: "To think that tomorrow is Kobe's last game. I am actually teary. It's been 20 years... I'm used to having him around, but after tomorrow, that's all going to change. There is no forever in life. Cherish the people and things you love now. Goodbye Kobe. Thank u for all the memories."

A screen capture of a Weibo post by actor Will Liu. [Photo/Weibo]

Singer Will Liu: "I serenely enjoyed the final game of Kobe Bryant. 60 points. With determination and stamina and a spirit to never give up, you have shown us the attitude of the fittest. Our dreams in basketball existed because of you. 'Kobe'. Thank you! Tomorrow I will work even harder for my life. God bless you and me!"

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