To Kobe Bryant, a legend on the court, a father, son, and friend: thank you.
For being able to motivate an entire generation of basketball players after you, for being able to accomplish so much and still be hungry for much more, but most importantly, for being able to inspire generations of youth that they can do anything.
For all the times anyone threw anything and yelling “Kobe” … thank you.
For all of the times we’ve doubted ourselves but happen to come across one of your interviews that would ignite a fire within us to keep pushing, thank you. For all of the content you have made after your NBA career, thank you.
While nobody will come to terms with this for quite some time, we all will agree that your presence on this planet will last forever. From the thousands of players from around the world to the people of Los Angeles all the way to me: thank you.
Kobe, you have captured the world and will forever be a legend.
From the bottom of our hearts… thank you, Kobe Bryant.
