This Kobe Bryant story told by Kevin Garnett 👀 (via @shobasketball, @kgcertified)

[GrayFebruary]

Jordan wore #9 in the Olympics. Kobe wore #10.

[psherrod]

And Michael Jordan was his mentor he took Michael Jordan game and put it with his game and it was awesome rest in peace Kobe Legend

[christophercoats]

Respect to that young man in the future that makes 25 the number 1 selling jersey of his generation.
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[showtime]

Kobe was the son that MJ always wanted

[stretchho]

Coincidentally, Kobe was *24 years old* when MJ retired.

[danielgloyd]

"And I took that personally."
-Michael Jordan

[elicantor]

I appreciate how KG along with Shaq, remind the world of basketball and in general. Kobe’s true gangster and true assassin. Thank you KG for the continued love for Mamba.

[jasonroyyoung]

Kobe said after Shaq he had to be three times better to win championships.

[jereltaylor]

Kobe originally wore #24 in high school but then switched to #33. When he was traded to the Lakers he couldn't wear Kareem's # and someone else had #24 at the time so he chose #8. So he chose #24 later because he said he wanted to get back to his roots in the second part of his career.

[brianbonner]

Wow that's deep..Kobe the legend, the pioneer, the icon

[cynthialammon]

Kobe so full of Ambition & would out challenge Love that Man!!!!
Love his Mind!!!! There's no comparison!

[mbf]

Not only that it showed he worked on his game 24/7 he also wore 8 2x4 is 8 hence he had both jerseys retired I don’t think no other player has done that Kobe was special 💪🏾

[eunicep.b]

Only Kobe always rises and shines as one of our greatest legend 🙌 ❤️ 🥰😊🙏😇🔥💥💯✨️🫶👏😉

[raymondgarcia]

Thats the blueprint of a winner. To have the mindset that I am better than everyone else and I’m willing to put in the work and consistently chase perfection. Rest easy KB ☝🏽

[grandss]

Kobe said he went with 24 because every 24 hrs was a new day to put in the work.

[Upwards]

“Tryna get that Kobe number, 1 over Jordan”

[cjharrigan]

I always knew this as a kid. Everybody quotes what Kobe said it was for but it always was a message and to Mike… But also his Dad. JellyBean (Kobe’s Dad) played with #23 in Philly. Kobe was hyper competitive and he was putting the world on notice: “I’m a new animal and the same beast.”

[wejustgaming]

Kobe embodied Mike. In every way. Even the tounge. Think about it. Those who think deeper know this already. His game, swagger, walk, talk, everything was Jordan.

[javiergarcia-wbfc]

I’ve said this forever. Love to hear KG say it

[sayantaroy]

A man who has achieved every thing in his life. It's my life's regret that I could never meet this legend. Rest in peace GOAT ❤