Princewill Pius
Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan shared more than just the basketball court: They had a close bond, no matter how competitive they got. At “A Celebration of Life,” Jordan spoke to their strong connection. “Maybe it surprised people that Kobe and I were very close friends, but we were very close friends,” the former Chicago Bulls player said through tears. “Kobe was my dear friend. He was like a little brother.”
The 57-year-old further explained the analogy. “All of us have… little brothers, little sisters who for whatever reason always tend to get in your stuff. Your closet, your shoes, everything. It was a nuisance, if I can say that word. But that nuisance turned into love over a period of time, just because [of] the admiration that they had for you as big brothers, big sisters,” Jordan reflected.
Like a sibling, Kobe frequently sought Jordan’s advice about the sport. “He used to call me, text me, 11:30, 2:30, 3 o’clock in the morning, talking about post-up moves, footwork, and sometimes the triangle,” he recalled. “At first, it was an aggravation, but then it turned into a certain passion.” And at the end of his heart-wrenching speech, Jordan brought things full-circle: “I promise you from this day forward, I will live with the memories of knowing that I had a little brother that I tried to help in every way I could. Please rest in peace, Little Brother.”
Written by: Nicki
