Article of the Week: Kobe's Announcement

Read Kobe's Announcement together the Fox News
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He wrote In what he called "Dear Basketball," Bryant wrote:

"This season is all I have left to give.

My heart can take the pounding

My mind can handle the grind

But my body knows it’s time to say goodbye."

1. Describe his feelings about basketball in 25 words.

"I had to just accept the fact that I don't want to do this anymore, and I'm OK with that," the dry-eyed, smiling Bryant said after the game.

1. Did his announcement surprise you? Why or why not? in 10 words.