Bill Bellamy on pre-draft Kobe I'd never seen anybody in my life do what he was doing in that park, live. I ran to my car, I called all my boys in NY, and said, "Yo, I just seen the next MJ." Nobody believed me.

Jaylen Brown I was inspired by LAs Kobe Bryant He inspired me not only to play basketball but his thoughts and everything he did off the court inspired me as well

Magic Michael Kareem Kobe had killer instincts I love LeBron but at times he doesn't bring it the way we want him to bring it like James Harden -Tim Hardaway Sr talks

Magic Michael Kareem Kobe had killer instincts I love LeBron but at times he doesn't bring it the way we want him to bring it like James Harden -Tim Hardaway Sr talks about the top 5

Jaylen Brown I was inspired by LAs Kobe Bryant He inspired me not only to play basketball but his thoughts and stuff he did off the court inspired me as well Before he passed he was exploring starting his own brand and giving athletes better percentages and deals

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