Ball Quote by Steve Nash

Most guys don't want to play with Kobe.

— Jared Dudley

Kobe Bryant is one of those guys I never imagined being on the same court with. It was always an aspiration.

— Channing Frye

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

— Giannis Antetokounmpo

Whatever you see in games, Kobe demands more in practice.

— Vlade Divac

I can't play like Kobe, man. There's only one Kobe.

— Nick Young

Kobe enjoys that situation. Stepping up and making the big basket or being involved in a key play.

— Jason Kidd

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

Everyone 'watches Kobe when the Lakers play.

— Daryl Morey

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

— Vlade Divac

“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 do? Now…

— Jack McCallum

I've always had a very cordial relationship with Kobe.

— LaMarcus Aldridge