ESPN's Elle Duncan pays tribute to Kobe Bryant - "The only small source of comfort for me, is knowing that he died doing what he loved the most - being a dad. Being a girl dad."

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

Jalen Brunson Tears Up Seeing His Dad Celebrate the Knicks' Championship

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

The Press Box Brian Windhorst on LeBron He was chasing the figurative ghost with Jordan and now he has to play against a literal ghost the spirit of Bryant He would have never equaled Kobe in Lakers fans' eyes people are at that statue 247

After Being Selected at 11 By the Warriors Yaxel Lendeborg Broke Down in Tears Hugging His Mom Who Is Battling Stage 4 Appendix Cancer This moment is for her

LeBron James Talks About His Absent Father Why didnt my dad wanna be around I feel like Im a pretty cool kid