A tearful Michael Jordan on Monday remembered his “little brother” Kobe Bryant at a star-filled memorial in Los Angeles for the basketball ...
A tearful Michael Jordan on Monday remembered his “little brother” Kobe Bryant at a star-filled memorial in Los Angeles for the basketball great and his daughter Gianna, who died with seven others in a helicopter crash last month.
“When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died, and as I look in this arena, across the globe, a piece of you died,” the NBA legend said with tears streaming down his face.
“I promise you, from this day forward, I will live with the memories and knowing that I had a little brother,” Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest player in history, added.
“I tried to help in every way I could. Please rest in peace, little brother.”
"When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died."
— ESPN (@espn) February 24, 2020
—Michael Jordan during Kobe and Gianna's Celebration of Life pic.twitter.com/U2Lyj8AyUZ
The public memorial – dubbed “A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant” – was held at Staples Center, the arena where Bryant wowed fans for 17 years, and known as “the house that Kobe built.”
The 2/24 date carries special significance as it coincides with Bryant’s jersey number – “24” – and Gianna’s “2” jersey number.
Another basketball legend, Shaquille O’Neal, also spoke at the ceremony, drawing cheers as he recalled the...
