'When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died.' Michael Jordan, a close friend of Kobe Bryant, wiped tears away as he spoke at the NBA legend's memorial service.
Former teammate Shaquille O'Neal told the 20,000 mourners that"Kobe and I always held a deep respect and love for one another," calling him"Heaven's MVP."
Michael Jordan speaks during The Celebration of Life for Kobe & Gianna Bryant at Staples Center on Feb. 24, 2020, in Los Angeles.Tears streamed down Jordan's face as he said he wanted to be the"best big brother I could be" for Bryant."I told my wife I wasn't going to do this because I didn't want to see that for the next three or four years," he said."That is what Kobe Bryant does to me.
"Kobe never left anything on the court," he said."And I think that's what he would want for us to do. No one knows how much time we have, that's why we must live in the moment."Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, Bryant's close friend and former agent, and godfather to Gianna, said Bryant celebrated turning 40 with a vacation at a beautiful resort, where he still wanted to"watch Team Mamba game film with Gigi.
Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka speaks during The Celebration of Life for Kobe & Gianna Bryant at Staples Center on Feb. 24, 2020, in Los Angeles. "She always wanted to learn, to go to every game she could -- college, NBA, WNBA," she said."Kobe was helping with that because he saw it in her. Just like he saw it in me."
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