Damian Lillard: The one thing we know for sure we had in common with Kobe is the love of this game. And we here, so we might as well come out and honor him in that way, and I thought we did that.

Rob Pelinka on LeBron We probably haven't seen a player that has honored the game to the extent that he's honored the game He's given so much to his teammates to this organization The thing we want to do more than anything else is to honor him back

12 years ago Damian Lillard hit this series ending three against the Rockets

7 years ago Damian Lillard hits an epic game winner to eliminate the Thunder

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

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