Bad Quote by Terrell Suggs

Me, growing up, I was a Kobe fan, Kobe fanatic, and just getting, just being able to just wear his shoes, it's my favorite…

— Bam Adebayo

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

— Austin Reaves

I mean, Kobe was my favorite player growing up.

— Jordan Poole

Being a Cali kid and growing up watching him play, everybody wanted to be like Kobe. He was a special player.

— Aaron Gordon

During my rookie year, Kobe was always on me. Get in the gym early with him, getting shots and stuff like that.

— Jordan Clarkson

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

I played against Kobe a lot when I was in high school during the summers, even in college, just being that guy in L.A.…

— DeMar DeRozan

When I told the Pacers I wanted to play for the Lakers, that was true feelings. I wanted to come back home.

— Paul George

You know how I be. Last week Kobe couldn't do without me.

— Shaquille O'Neal

Kobe bout to lose a hundred fifty M's. Kobe my nigga I hate it had to be him. Bitch you wasnt with me shooting…

— Drake

I love Kobe Bryant, was a Lakers fan for sure.

— Collin Sexton

I had a tough year, losing my dad. And I really needed to have some quiet time, and not be engaged the way I…

— Jeanie Buss