Michael Jordan has been all gaga over Kobe Byrant’s as he was remembering his on-court achievements. Jordan also praised Bryant’s skills. According to Jordan, Bryant has also had influential guidance to the younger generation of the NBA.
Jordan said Bryant was always hungry for championships and had a demanding personality. Jordan has also offered some perspective to Byrant which could help him further in the next chapter of his life once his 20th and final NBA season ends.
“Your next career is going to be something I’m pretty sure you will have to figure out. From a competitive standpoint, I’m pretty sure you’re just like me. You’re going to have to find ways to utilize that competitive drive.” Jordan said in a video tribute.
Bryant also ruled out having any ownership, front office or coaching role with any sports team.
“Basketball or whatever sport you play, it comes easy,” Bryant said. “You were born and this is what you did at a young age. It’s very hard to figure out what the next thing is. But I’ll be fine.”
“I’m always going to be working. I can’t stop, I have too much energy. I’m always going to be really, really working really, really hard. The hardest thing is going to be to sit down and relax.” Byrant said
As far as his NBA career is concerned, he is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time. Bryant won five NBA championships, was an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, a 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, and the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player.
He played his entire career for the Los Angeles Lakers team in a span of 20 years. He represented the United States National Basketball team and was part of the winning team of the 2008 and 2012 Olympics which won Gold.
Bryant also became the first player in the history of the NBA with 30,000 points and 6,000 assists in 2014.
The Basketball player passed away in an unfortunate helicopter crash, he was accompanied by eight other people including his 13-year-old daughter. The board found out that pilot error was the most significant reason for the crash.
Prominent personalities from all over the globe paid tribute to Byrant via social media.
