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NBA Fans Left Mesmerized After James Harden Gives Tribute to Kobe Bryant: “You And Kobe Are The Greatest Shooting Guards Ever”
The sports world marks the 26th of January as the day when Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter accident. As of this year, it is the second anniversary of his death. Bryant’s tragic death is remembered not just by the Lakers, but by all sports across the globe.
All those memories of Bryant came flooding back to every basketball fan on Wednesday. Bryant forged NBA history on many occasions and played an important role in the league’s development. Among his friends in the NBA, one of the top names is James Harden, who issued a Twitter post about Bryant’s death. Several NBA fans reacted to the post he made in which he shared a photo of Kobe and his daughter, Gianna Bryant.
— James Harden (@JHarden13) January 26, 2022
Following James Harden’s tribute to Kobe Bryant, NBA fans were mesmerized, and a few stated, “You and Kobe are the greatest shooting guards ever”. A few mentioned the heightened games they played against each other, a few mentioned their friendship.
James Harden posted a tribute to Kobe Bryant on social media
Known as one of the greatest players ever in the NBA, the five-time champion made history and gave a lot to the game. Harden once stated he was inspired by the late, great Bryant, saying: “He was like a big brother to me,” Harden told Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. “Any time somebody asked me who my idol is, who I grew up watching and idolizing, it’s Kobe. I have so many memories.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 29, 2013-Lakers Kobe Bryant bites his jersey while Pau Gasol shoots a free throw at the Staples Center Tuesday. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The players had a great relationship both on and off the court. A total of 30 NBA games were played between 2010 and 2016. In the interview with Jonathan Feigen, Harden also discussed how he and Kobe had made some investments together. He explained this by saying: “Even now, I’m 11 years in, so, I kind of start thinking of investments and business plans,”
Harden explained to Feigen. “We had some investments together. We had a couple business plans together we were actually working on. …Off the court, business savvy, that’s a side nobody really knows about our communication.” [h/t si.com]
Many NBA fans commented on Harden’s tweet, saying how much they miss their favorite player. Others mentioned their favorite highlights.
You & Kobe are the greatest shooting guards ever
— Since 05 (@Claxstan) January 26, 2022
Two goats pic.twitter.com/avWssO6ZTx
— La Hardeneta (@13_AlcD) January 26, 2022
It’s very interesting how unknowingly or knowingly we impact the lives of many others just by the way we live ours. Kobe will always remain a true legend. Rest in peace Kobe and Gigi. It still breaks my heart to know that both are gone… Damn!!!
— Alesi Adrale (@AlesiAdrale) January 27, 2022
RIP to Gigi & Kobe Bryant
Can’t wait for you to hold up that championship trophy with KD and Kai! Idc what the media says. The Brooklyn Nets are winning it all this season.
— IronManSpence (@BeefPhoAndMore) January 26, 2022
Still hurts. Rest in peace Kobe & Gigi #MambaForever pic.twitter.com/PXcc9GsGXe
— Teemu Sintonen (@TeemuSintonen) January 26, 2022
As a Die Hard Kobe/Laker fan, I remember you guys battling it out. When you were with the thunder. You were different then. All love
— M.E.S (@roastthesheep) January 27, 2022
Kobe said you were his fav player in the league.
— ً (@HardenHesi) January 26, 2022
Two years have passed since Bryant’s death was announced. Still, accepting it seems unreal. Whenever this date comes around, we are reminded of how much we lost as a fraternity of basketball fans.
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