100 years Quote by Jeanie Buss

Kobe is part of the Laker family and he always will be. There's not many players who play 18-19 years with the same franchise,…

— Jeanie Buss

Kobe never got complacent. He always wanted more. And I think, ultimately, that's going to be his legacy.

— J. J. Redick

I think nobody should rash things and try to find the successor of Kobe Bryant.

— Jose Calderon

To have Kobe retire as a Laker, that to me is really important.

— Jeanie Buss

Kobe is probably an idol for so many players. He was such a great player so you wanted to be like Kobe. He's a…

— Nikola Jokic

Kobe Bryant was my favorite player growing up, so getting an opportunity to play for the Lakers is a big blessing.

— Austin Reaves

Kobe's legacy is definitely one of the best players to play this game ever.

— Vlade Divac

I remember, years ago, if I had had an opportunity to leave the Lakers, I would have left for one reason: because I did…

— Jerry West

Obviously, Kobe is one of the greatest players to ever play the game.

— Giannis Antetokounmpo

I've always wanted grandpa to be proud of me, and I want him to see me play in the NBA.

— Shaun Livingston

I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant.

— Kobe Bryant

Kobe's legacy is going to be remembered as someone who obviously worked hard, the way he carried himself.

— De'Aaron Fox