L'HOMMAGE DU SHAQ A KOBE BRYANT

Apr 08, 2024

When I imagine talking to a group of people about Kobe Bryant, I usually imagine it in the context of his Hall of Fame induction or as a guest speaker at one of Kobe and Vanessa's foundation events, but I never would have ever imagined that would do it. to be here today speaking at his memorial and it hurts me deeply as it does all of you. I remain devastated by the loss of my friend, my little brother Kobe Bryant and my beautiful niece Gigi, Vanessa and the children, Kobe's parents, sisters and other families. Those of you who lost loved ones on your tragic day agree that we grieve with you all of us were changed forever on January 26th as many of you know Kobe and I had a very complex relationship over the years but Not unlike another leadership duo, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, whose creative rivalry spawned the greatest music of all time, Kobe and I pushed each other to play the greatest basketball of all time and I'm proud that no another team has achieved what the three lakers have achieved since

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They would wink at each other and say, let's shout, you never took it seriously, really, do it and I always maintain a deep respect and love for each other the day I won, the day Kobe gave me my respect, it was that the kids were complaining. Say Kobe's not passing the ball I said I'll talk to him I said Kobe There's no iron team and Kobe said I know but there is so I went back and told Rick and uh and the big shot Baba said just get the rebound . he won't be stopping by here i will be sure to teach natalia bianca and baby capri all your moves and i promise i won't teach you my free throw techniques but for now i take comfort in the fact that as we speak