Richard Jefferson: "Somebody was saying "Man we're not gonna get Kobes Hall of Fame speech" and I was like he might have wrote that speech when he was 9 years old because that's the type of person he was, the type of focus he had."

Bleacher Report 2026 NBA Draft prospects talk about their first LeBron James memory

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP acceptance speech

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

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

Richard Jefferson and Mike Breen make a prediction the outcome of a challenge