Relive Kobe Bryant’s incredible Lakers jersey retirement ceremony

The Los Angeles Lakers sent Kobe Bryant off in classy fashion, lifting the veil off of the two new jerseys residing in the STAPLES Center rafters. 8 and 24 will hang high over the purple and gold forever, and the franchise didn’t miss a step in the celebration.

Kobe’s “Dear Basketball,” animated short was a touching start to the tribute, especially with cameras centered on Bryant watching from afar, soaking in the 20 years of work being immortalized in one 20-minute ride at the center of the court he helped build.

The usual cast of Lakers greats and — sans Phil Jackson — gathered to give Kobe his first post-retirement sendoff. Magic Johnson and Jeanie Buss shared their love for what Bryant meant to the franchise, with fans showering him with applause and cheering for the gone-but-not-forgotten hero of Los Angeles.

If you missed the halftime celebration, or just want to watch it again, don’t worry. We’ve got you:

And if you haven’t seen “Dear Basketball” yet, we’ve got you covered there too:

Check out a few more of the sights from a night to remember below:

Mamba out.