In Kobe Bryant's final interview he shared his future plans with USA TODAY | FULL INTERVIEW

In his last on camera interview on January 17th, 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant sat down with USA TODAY's Mark Medina to talk about all of his latest projects. They touched on his book project, his recent involvement with the Lakers, and even talked about his daughter Gigi's favorite NBA player.

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[ChristianHipHop]

Quote of the day: “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” this means that Kobe is not fully gone we still have memories about him.

[absolutum]

It's crazy to think he passes 9 days later after this interview and he has no idea. RIP.

[Name-ozlq]

RIP Kobe & Gianna Bryant
RIP John Altobelli, wife Keri, & their daughter Alyssa
RIP Sarah Chester & daughter Payton
RIP Coach Christina Mauser
& RIP pilot Ara Zobayan
💔

[gsolomonla]

This man accomplished so much and had so much more that he wanted to do, completely unrelated to his sport in many ways. He was really intelligent. He was always thirsty for knowledge, in learning new things every day, which he would incorporate into all of his current and future interests and projects. Amazing for a man who skipped college. Life itself was college for Kobe where he drew and retained knowledge from his every interaction with other players, mentors, actors, inventors, technology experts, engineers, ...engaging them in his quest to know more and satisfy his inquisitive nature. There’s no way to comprehend what he would’ve achieved to help those in need, to improve the lives of others, especially children and girl children! He was a girl dad!

[jamesotisrenefordjr]

Kobe’s Voice Sounds More Powerful In This Moment Like A Angelic Being, 👌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️😢😢😢😭😭😭

[dariuskamra]

Was never a big basketball fan, but knew of Kobe Bryant and his influence on the sport and fans. What I didn’t know until now, was this creative/artistic side to him through his story telling and producing films! R.I.P

[marcos]

I knew very little about Kobe Bryant's life after he retired, but that he took a strong interest in a child's training and development says a lot about his character and his great love for kids.I like when Bryant said that it's important to develop a child's confidence as they grow and notover-criticize them on their mistakes, because that'll just bring low self-esteem.

[samaden]

Kobe’s willingness to share information and take younger generations under his wing is everything a LEGEND does. Someone who has impact beyond the court. Rest easy, mamba 4 life 💛💜

[roselyndesander]

God Bless Vanessa and her girls, it is so hard to believe this really happened, We are all in shock, we loved Kobe, 💙💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏

[jem]

I’m just heartbroken. God bless you, Kobe. Your presence will be missed in this world.

[snapsoon]

such a legend. Soo sad he and his daughter are no longer with us. May all their souls rest in peace. God has plans for them.

[kinkcurlandgo]

His ultimate goal was to inspire others. To provide tools so the youth can get ahead and then they can pay it forward. You seen the growth with Kobe over the years. He ultimately lived a full life and accomplished so much. #mambaout

[brianpowers]

God bless Kobe and Gigi and everyone else involved. Lord take them in your arms and comfort them.

[whatwouldtarado]

Horrible. Just horrible. Kobe and Gianna. Then Gianna's friend and teammate, with both of her parents who leave behind her brother and her younger sister. A coach, leaving behind her husband. The pilot. Just horrific. Hold your loved ones close.

[marye]

It's still so unbelievable that someone that meant so much to so many is gone. Rest in peace to all who perished in that horrible accident, and condolences and prayers to their families.

[ceemichaels]

Kobe Surpassed all of our expectations of him!! And This is why we luv him so much!!! 💯

[officialtriplekill_]

damn he had like a 9 day count down this world is beyond horrible and terrifying, key is to live happy real talk!

[traigreer]

Nothing moves with information or inspiration. Never came to that realization personally but now that Kobe's shed light on the concept, it makes so much sense. He was and will forever be a wealth of knowlege.

[le_th_]

My heart breaks for all the children who lost a parent in that accident, and it's almost overwhelming to think of the two children who lost both of their parents. My god, those children's lives will never, ever be the same. I hope they have other loving, nurturing family members who will step into and provide emotional support and get them the counseling they will need in order to recover and move forward in their lives.

[smileysprincess]

If someone would've told him he would die in 9 days, he'd laughed at them. Woooow. Life, you never know when God is going to call you home. This just breaks my heart.