Kobe Bryant retirement rumors: Nike releases tribute theme song for retiring Los Angeles Lakers star [VIDEO]

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Kobe Bryant didn't want any special treatment but it is doubtful that his request will be heeded by most.

Opposing teams where Bryant will likely set foot for the last time continue their respective tributes and that is bound to radiate outside the NBA as well, particularly companies to which the Lakers guard has been affiliated with.

Such include Nike, which is expected to come up with something special for the Black Mamba.

The company's piece is a special theme song for the retiring cager. The new video was released recently, with the song composed by Grammy-winning jazz artist Robert Glasper.

The theme song is all about Bryant's career and the things that he has done for the sport.

Could there be more to come? It certainly won't be surprising.

Maybe a "Thank You" Bryant commercial could follow soon or maybe something special at the NBA All-Star Game in Toronto — Bryant's last.

The video seen below provides some teasers on how the actual jingle will be. It is pretty much along the lines of a heart-warming piece similar to perhaps Seal's "I Believe I Can Fly" which became a hit for Michael Jordan and used in the film "Space Jam."

The video is likely to provide highlights of Bryant's career, both ups and lows if the released video is any indication. The one embedded below shows more of how Glasper and some people were able to come up with the video, inspirational and something that could even get Bryant teary-eyed.

Bryant is simply going through the motions of finishing this season and hopefully he does despite the injuries that have been plaguing him to this day. Like him or not, Bryant has done his part to help mold the NBA so it seems only fitting to send him off with a lot of respect and tributes from all around.