What was your most memorable moments/image of Kobe Bryant?

[jimmythegreek]

Now that the sports community as well as the entire universe has had a couple of days to digest and reflect upon the horrific events that took place on January 26th in Calabasas, CA, what was your most memorable moment or image of the late, great Kobe Bryant? On the court, off the court, in the public spotlight, or even a small act that had a large impact on someone.

I'll start. Game 7 of the 2000 NBA Finals against Indiana, with the shot clock running down. The lob to the big man that gave Kobe and Shaq their first NBA titles as teammates.

 

[mr merlin]

I have no memories of him doing anything on the court, other than his shameless ball hogging on his last victory lap around the league, my only memory off is off course his rape charges.

 

[jimmythegreek]

Knew I was going to end up laying juice on the subsequent post to be negative, but at least I cashed.

 

[mr merlin]

Knew I was going to end up laying juice on the subsequent post to be negative, but at least I cashed.

It's the truth, the problem with kobe's career is that he was almost never the best player in the NBA, right.

 

[KevinStott11]

 

[jimmythegreek]

It's the truth, the problem with kobe's career is that he was almost never the best player in the NBA, right.

I don't doubt your view not disrespect your opinion. My point is that the next post was easier to predict than the blue sky breaking through the clouds this morning.

 

[KevinStott11]

 

[Heim]

The TNT special last night on center court featuring Shaq, Fisher, Fox, Kenny Smith Barkley and Wade was outstanding.

And Kudos to Ernie Johnson for highlighting the other people in the copter and knowing the names of their family members
who are in mourning. I missed the Jerry West segment but saw it on ESPN. Hard to keep a dry eye when he spoke.

 

[FairWarning]

I like Kris Bryant more.

 

[John Kelly]

I thought Kobe bailed out King James in the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Searching for details now.

The year 2008 was a time when LeBron was emerging as the game's best player and Kobe was declining just a touch.

Kobe utilized his back class to get the job done against a tough-minded team from Spain.

Final score in the Gold Medal game: USA 118 Spain 107.

It was a two-point game in the fourth quarter before Kobe hit several clutch shots to key a 12-2 run.

D-Wade was the team's leading scorer but Kobe was the heart and soul of the team.

 

[Viejo Dinosaur]

I like Kris Bryant more.

Rail loved him some Anita Bryant..

 

[TobyTyler]

Merlin is like the new Railturd , though a version with much le

The TNT special last night on center court featuring Shaq, Fisher, Fox, Kenny Smith Barkley and Wade was outstanding.

And Kudos to Ernie Johnson for highlighting the other people in the copter and knowing the names of their family members
who are in mourning. I missed the Jerry West segment but saw it on ESPN. Hard to keep a dry eye when he spoke.

Somebody at work told me the same. Will watch tonight, assuming its online.

 

[John Kelly]

Egos of professional athletes are on full display when they are speaking without a filter.

 

[jimmythegreek]

NBA TV had replayed last night's segment which also included Jerry West and Derek Fisher this morning until noon today. I hope they air it again for those who may have missed it. TNT will probably as well or it is likely streaming or on demand. Very moving hour.