Kobe's an incredibly talented athlete, and there are many more like him among today's players. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Copy Share Image
I knew Kobe pretty well and he was a guy that was always moving forward. — Diana Taurasi Copy Share Image
“Kobe beef is not named after Kobe Bryant. Do not make this mistake.” — Chelsea Handler Copy Share Image
I didn't work out with Kobe. I don't know where that came from. I wish I could have. — Kawhi Leonard Copy Share Image
Oh my, Kobe is really putting on a show out there. Hes making Ray Allen look like a sixth grader! — Bill Walton Copy Share Image
Kobe Bryant is one of those guys I never imagined being on the same court with. It was always an aspiration. — Channing Frye Copy Share Image
I was in Philadelphia when Kobe was a senior in high school and he used to come to all our practices and… — Tom Thibodeau Copy Share Image
Kobe taught people how to work hard, he taught you how to work hard. He gave you the blueprint of what you… — Patrick Beverley Copy Share Image
Kobe's going to challenge you and push you. If you have a certain fire, a love for the game, that doesn't bother… — Julius Randle Copy Share Image
Kobe never got complacent. He always wanted more. And I think, ultimately, that's going to be his legacy. — J. J. Redick Copy Share Image
Kobe always tried to be a hero. But you know, as the saying goes, a hero ain't nothing but a sandwich. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Kobe Bryant is better than Michael Jordan. Not more successful. Hasn't had a bigger economic impact. Hasn't won more MVPs. Hasn't won… — Jemele Hill Copy Share Image
It was a lovely story that I finished my career with Kobe, with somebody who I was traded for. I have a… — Vlade Divac Copy Share Image
Whenever I hear people crying about Kobe yelling at people in practice or wondering whether or not LeBron is best friends with… — Robert Horry Copy Share Image
The best quality about Kobe Bryant? You want me to be honest? I don't know. I'll tell you why. I open my… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
The Laker brand and name itself is fantastic. When you have a guy like Kobe Bryant in that brand also, it takes… — Robert Horry Copy Share Image
He's just intelligent-sort of a nerd, actually. He's the only brother I know who made a 1420 on the SAT. I don't… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
“They're talking about Kobe and how great it is that he's playing with the team. Well, isn't that what you're supposed to… — Jack McCallum Copy Share Image
Kobe's footwork I'm a huge fan of because he prides himself on that and I feel like that's an important piece to… — Bradley Beal Copy Share Image
Kobe made an impact on basketball in a big way. He came in the League when he was 17 years old, but… — Vlade Divac Copy Share Image
