Lebron James I grew up watching Kobe, admiring him, I was one of the kids to come straight out of high school, he did it, I was just watching him, it's just so surreal for me as a kid from Akron to have a guy like Kobe to take time out of his day."

LeBron as a high school freshman being interviewed I want to be a role model When I get older I want little kids to look up to meBe who I am be friends with everybody and just help people who need help

Gordon Hayward reminisces about the night he outplayed LeBron James the media drama that pissed LeBron off and credits Kobe Bryant for helping take his game to another level

Young Kobe Bryant

NBA Today Shaq on why he understands the way some Lakers fans view LeBron They didnt love me they loved Kobeso I can understand LeBrons case

Kevin Love 100 Kobe No disrespect to Bron cause he brings them out toobut we were a superteam expected to go to Finals and win a championship But it didn't matter if it was a Tuesday in Minnesota Kobe's bringing them out There's a buzz in the city when Kobe is there

A trust the process mention from LeBron James when discussing his decision Crowd goes wild