JR Smith, Kobe Bryant
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 23: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands with J.R. Smith #1 of the Denver Nuggets in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Nuggets 122-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty Images)

JR Smith talked about the favorite moment he had from the late Kobe Bryant during the 2009 Western Conference Finals.

Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Smith and the Denver Nuggets in six games (4-2) to advance to the NBA Finals.

Bryant died in a helicopter crash on January 26.