Chris Bosh to Kobe Bryant: “You’ve set the standard for excellence around the world. I cherish the moments we had man”
Tracy McGrady: “This sounds crazy but Kobe spoke this: ‘I want to die young.’ I thought he was so crazy to say that”
Blake Griffin on Kobe Bryant’s impact: “If you inspire one person, you’ve lived a positive and successful life – he inspired millions”
Scottie Pippen to Michael Jordan after Kobe’s workout: “This kid plays like you, talks like you, walks like you, he even sticks his tongue out like you. He’s going to be special”
Anthony Davis to Kobe Bryant: “You were the first guy to put me under your wing and show me the ins and outs of the league”