If a jayvee team puts on Lakers uniforms, that doesn't make them Kobe Bryant. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Kobe is worth every penny, and I'd never had any doubt that he'd contribute to this team. — Jeanie Buss Copy Share Image
Kobe's legacy is definitely one of the best players to play this game ever. — Vlade Divac Copy Share Image
I knew Kobe pretty well and he was a guy that was always moving forward. — Diana Taurasi Copy Share Image
Kobe enjoys that situation. Stepping up and making the big basket or being involved in a key play. — Jason Kidd Copy Share Image
I didn't like it in the beginning, but later on, if I was in Jerry West's shoes, I would do the same… — Vlade Divac Copy Share Image
Kobe's journey really was the entire dream for him. I think that was really cool, and spoke true to how I want… — Jessica Pegula Copy Share Image
Kobe Bryant was my favorite player growing up, so getting an opportunity to play for the Lakers is a big blessing. — Austin Reaves Copy Share Image
Kobe Bryant used his platform to inspire millions and help kids around the world achieve success and strive for greatness. — Michelle Steel Copy Share Image
Kobe's been criticized unfairly. He's in a 'damned if you do, damned if you don't' situation. If he passes too much, they… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
The Kobe 8 is about enhanced performance. It's the most comfortable shoe I have worn. It's simplistic but has an edge to it. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
Kobe [Bryant] had the biggest contract for a high school kid. He was the first one to get more than a million… — Sonny Vaccaro Copy Share Image
He reminds me of Michael Jordan. "You look and they have similar games where they want to lead their team to victory,… — LeBron James Copy Share Image
I played against Kobe a lot when I was in high school during the summers, even in college, just being that guy… — DeMar DeRozan 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
“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
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
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
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