Pau Gasol at the Euroleague Championship Game press conference: "Kobe was always himself until the very last game. He was one of the greatest players ever, if not the greatest for me. Hopefully, he will be watching."

2010 Lakers vs Thunder Game 6 last 3 minutes Pau Gasol hits the game winner to eliminate OKC

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

Kobe Bryant 13 points on 4-13 shooting vs Pistons 2004 NBA Finals Game 3 highlights

Kobe Shaq post-game interview after going up 2-0 on the Spurs in 2001 At this point the Lakers haven't lost a game in 7 weeks

Kobe hits the game winner against Dwyane Wade in 2009 D-Wade's jaw dropped and was in disbelief

Kobe passing and playmaking