Kobe Bryant's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

Vanessa Bryant delivers a speech on behalf of Kobe Bryant upon their being enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2020.

[@Me-ed8zn]

As much as it’s hard to be talking about Kobe Imagine what she’s going through with the loss of her daughter. To stay composed like this is outstanding. RIP to all 9 victims

[@arabianprince7508]

Dude please I beg you help stop Israel from murderering Palestines especially infants getting buried alive under wreckage and mutilated from bombing spread the message and get info before judging

[@joeykabs1150]

@@arabianprince7508 arab is false religion and copycat

[@designdays6288]

@@arabianprince7508 FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 keep going w th exposure and raising awareness !!!

[@randomdude189]

Imagine her going on a trip and someone recommends a helicopter tour and uses the phrase “to die for”.

[@Brianjluna]

I wouldn’t know what to do with my life if i lost my daughter & wife the same day…. I would be such an emotional wreck..

[@OMAR-vq3yb]

She's a real one. People's character comes out during hard times. Kobe would be so proud.

[@ttaylor8631]

I agree

[@gamer_girl4016]

💯 and people trying to say she was with him for his money!! NOT!! She was the rock and stood by him through everything. God bless his beautiful Queen Mamba and his daughters 💙❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gamer_girl4016]

💯👌

[@glenb1426]

She should've filed for divorce.

[@lamarjohnsonjr8695]

@@ttaylor8631 uused of Ok look I’ll ll

[@Easymoneyman44]

The fact that Jordan stood up there for that long time shows the respect he had for Kobe

[@Jvh-ft9he]

Where was he supposed to go. 🤦‍♂️

[@srr3097]

@@Jvh-ft9helmao

[@BGRUBBIN]

He could have gone to sit down, but I mean if I was MJ, I could would stood there 100000% for as long it took.

[@mariahsb7221]

@@Jvh-ft9hejajsjajajajajaajajaj

[@NegativeOpposite]

@@Jvh-ft9heI mean he’s the goat, also a billionaire businessman… most billionaires wouldn’t do this.

[@kevinaragon3782]

Felt robbed not seeing Kobe deliver his HoF speech. Rest in Paradise Mamba. My Goat

[@Dabeast5937]

He was dead when this happened

[@DineroA1]

@@Dabeast5937 well no shit sherlock

[@ttaylor8631]

Now that Vanessas has been in the public more, I can definitely see how Kobe became so great. He had the right person that had his back. No doubt Vanessa is strong and great

[@tiredtears4177]

Exactly. She stood by him no matter how many girls he raw dogged behind her back. Couple goals!

[@AHMAD-2324]

@@tiredtears4177 Just had to add that in there...SMGDH

[@nikeshamorrow9444]

I guess his father who played in the NBA and overseas. Had nothing to do with his career. Oh, not to mention his father currently coach in the WNBA. Kobe did come from a two parent household. But Vanessa made him into a hall of famer.

[@noradiaz7752]

Am beautiful

[@noradiaz7752]

Your so right she been there for her husband

[@jayjaypaybay]

“After all he proved you wrong” Mamba Mentality.

[@danielpinheiro6375]

Did u see how MJ smiled? Almost saying "oh yeah he did".

[@dodgersdoon1130]

Mamba out

[@jaystewart4830]

Jordan was smiling because he was about to smash

[@gabotdf]

@@danielpinheiro6375 I think it was because he can totally relate to that mentality

[@MG55]

@@gabotdf Sure he does. Reminds me of *his* enshrinement speech...

[@debbiei7638]

The part where he played through the injuries for the fans who saved up money to see him 😭😭😭

[@alicehood9308]

I heard that.

[@fit4u679]

I feel sorry for her....she looks dead in the eyes but still trying to remain strong for her existing daughters. Wow.....I don't even have words. God bless this woman.

[@K.Stroh_]

Imagine the tears she’s shed this last year. She was so brave up there. Great speech

[@dragntocrazy102]

This comment deserves 1,000,000 likes. I’ve watched Kobe dominate the playoffs and the regular season my whole life. 2007- . And to have him go like that. Brought I wave of shock to the whole world. I cried, and I can’t even imagine the pain her and her family went through when they found out he passed away

[@mandogarcia7905]

God bless the Bryant familia 🙏. She is a strong woman who had her husband's back. Kobe Bryant and Gianna Rest in paradise.

[@christinaraestott710]

Amazing

[@samreilly1484]

Plus look what she did with all the money that she got from the settlement just last week!

[@samreilly1484]

@For yt what’s this supposed to mean?

[@Amero2323]

"...and every lifetime, I choose you." Damn, dude.

[@latanyarobertson5247]

I thought that was beautiful!

[@randomdude189]

Next lifetime hopefully he chooses ground travel for short trips

[@zackc4519]

@@randomdude189 corny

[@toddsoderbom6641]

@@randomdude189 next lifetime hopefully you're not born

[@ajwatts009]

She's a real one for sure

[@shanedawson-xt3wt]

You can tell that this was extremely tough for Jordan. He knows how much Kobe loved him and respected him. He was looking so forward to many more challenges (as we’re we all) with Kobe after basketball. God bless Vanessa and Jordan for their love for Kobe (and the fans).

[@bruceperez2283]

MJ already teared up even before Kobe's wife speak. Kobe's death really tore MJ's heart into pieces. Vanessa is a strong lady .. she needs to for the kids Kobe left behind to her.

[@Fantasy23Legend]

Vanessa was so incredibly strong up there. I know how hard it is to talk about someone who has passed.

[@thetattedpilot2569]

Man fr shit I couldn’t stop cryin watching this shit

[@kaitlynm495]

@Justin Gonzalez why 💀💀 wtf

[@dreday77764]

Kaitlyn Ignore the troll. He’s just looking for attention anyway he knows how lol

[@calebkent5858]

@Justin Gonzalez lol i thought someone in comments would say this

[@randomdude189]

She’s rich so she’s got that. Ironically if they couldn’t have afforded the heli ride Kobe would be eating dinner with his kid. Luxury living did him in

[@chiladin708]

Damn man you can look at her eyes and see how the toll of Kobe and GiGi's passing impacted her. Their passing is the biggest travesty in sports history. God bless her and her family.

[@dodgersdoon1130]

@David ? super sad

[@thekububeach]

It's always painful if you outlived your kids.

[@melemelstl]

Yeah it would impact anyone that way ... god was behind her to give her the strength she she needed to have that speech done and brought it to the forefront .

[@reynar917]

Was about to say the same thing

[@dmvchat]

Well said it is still unbelievable- the only thing that kind of made things covered up was Covid -19 mask and regulations happening shortly after

[@southernchinadoll]

Kobe would be so proud of Vanessa for that speech. 😭👏 ... She’s so strong!

[@crichellebell1098]

I still tear up. Vanessa was definitely his Soul Mate. She understood and understands what the Mamba Mentality is. Natalia is filled with that strength also. How they handled this in public is a testimony to how great of a mentor he was to so many.

[@mrgalvez11]

I watched Kobe his entire pro career. Lots of ups and downs. But those highs were the highest of the highs. Mamba forever. RIP

[@carolmiller5713]

As coaches have said - it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. Kobe finished at the top of his game, inspiring so many others. That’s hall of fame in the book of life.

[@realniggashit3]

Mamba out. RIP.

[@Danoie67]

Alfredo....same.....god bless you bro

[@CarlosDiaz-uz4lb]

Yup sense 96 good times...RIP bean

[@arabianprince7508]

Dude please I beg you help stop Israel from murderering Palestines especially infants getting buried alive under wreckage and mutilated from bombing spread the message and get info before judging

[@meteoricdec5337]

you know how strong she is when her speech made grown men cry so much

[@alinaarachnaphobic]

without crying herself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fuckin QUEEN!

[@AcePleaseStop]

I'm in tears a year later listening to this

[@arnisasj]

@@AcePleaseStop mate im still am :D

[@ko7577]

@@alinaarachnaphobic This person has no tears to shed unless it's lost $$$.

[@Ospag09]

@@alinaarachnaphobiccringe af thats her wife smh

[@estherejeh926]

You really don't know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have. I can't stop admiring this woman's strength since her husband's painful exit. God bless Vanessa and her girls.❤❤❤

[@BRBallin1]

For someone who is usually out of the spotlight, Vanessa did an incredible job speaking to the public with various speeches while keeping her composure

[@joshhorne4225]

Two people that MJ actually showed true emotion for and that’s his father and Kobe

[@sosabangz135]

Kobe like that younger brother to mj

[@firasyassin6725]

No that’s no true

[@firasyassin6725]

@Eyob Family English please

[@MrWolfy08]

When vanessay say even the "people that doubted of him", you can see mj pride/smile

[@Dza231]

Everyone who lived the 90’s especially the late 90’s knew Mj like to hang out with 3 guys, 2 he considers his little brothers, that was Derek Jeter and Kobe Bryant, he’s on video calling them both his little brothers. The other guy was a golfer named Tiger woods. That was the crew, MJ, jeter , Kobe, and tiger. Kobe didn’t go out with them as much after he got married.

[@metintsenawatme2675]

She is so tough to give speech and holding her tears back.. Thats a keeper right there... RIP MY CHILDHOOD IDOL

[@ceeceedior21]

Tears aren’t a sign of weakness

[@samreilly1484]

If he had been inducted in 2019 just like he should have then she wouldn’t have to give this speech on his behalf! This is his speech to give not hers!

[@fallsarian5371]

Hearing her spell his name out like that, tugs away at your soul. RIP KOBE!

[@hcluckey]

Good job crowd. Cheering everytime she had to take a break to compose herself so there wouldn’t be awkward dead air.

[@lucyaklar6345]

"I don't get 5 championships here without him" - Kobe's comment about Michael Jordan 🐐 in the Last Dance Documentary

[@TheIInWin]

"May you always enjoy the road, especially if it is a hard one." ~ Kobe Bean Bryant. Rest in Peace brother!

[@dodgersdoon1130]

Kobe buckets

[@arabianprince7508]

Dude please I beg you help stop Israel from murderering Palestines especially infants getting buried alive under wreckage and mutilated from bombing spread the message and get info before judging

[@arrowsaurus7561]

@@arabianprince7508 I get you bro but there’s nothing we can do to stop it, that’s up to the world’s governments to intervene

[@samreilly1484]

I wish Kobe had been inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019 while he was still alive! What difference does it make whether you’re fully retired for 3 seasons in a row or 4?! Fully retired is fully retired!

[@alejandraparker7272]

@@arabianprince7508 GOVERNMENTS ARE EGOTISTICAL...THEY START WARS AND SEND ITS CITIZENS TO BE SLAUGHTERED...WHY DO THEY DO THAT? BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO CHECKS AND BALANCES FROM ITS CITIZENS.

[@fatiiluvzyou8008]

Watching her hold back her tears, made me cry. They had that strong 90’s R&B type of love! God bless her heart ♥️

[@dariak1221]

Strong 90's R&B type of love...so spot on. I was looking for a way to describe their love and connection and this is exactly it. Thank you for your comment.

[@theRealAD1010]

You know you did something in your life when the man you admired introduces you. May we all achieve that level of Mamba Mentality to achieve our goals.

[@thenbalovesdp]

Vanessa has that Mamba Mentality too! Very powerful speech. God bless her and the family!

[@carolmiller5713]

I was in tears just watching this - don’t know how she got thru it...💜

[@marya1432]

@@carolmiller5713 s3ggs

[@benjaminan1183]

@@stacyvasquez737 Mad about what?

[@ClassicDepravities]

she HAS to have it. I can't imagine what this feels like.

[@daddy3048]

Bro she reading from a TelePrompTer

[@jyhluk]

Damn... the fact that she held her tears back and kept composure is amazing

[@mrscarrier4924]

It not shocking to me its weird but watt can u say fakeness

[@ceeceedior21]

That’s not amazing

[@walterforgern2211]

@@mrscarrier4924 What do you mean by saiyng fakeness? She also lost her daughter.

[@Lenasevilla-yb4ei]

@@ceeceedior21 jealous

[@jebriamapp885]

@@mrscarrier4924 she lost her daughter and husband .. she almost broke down serval times and you can look at her face and tell how sad is she

[@hamilcross]

she’s so beautiful... love that she wore purple and gold. i can’t imagine outliving the love of your life, much less your own child in addition, but she’s managed to make it through better than i could ever imagine anybody being able to.

[@xknyght]

I don't know if anyone on the planet can give a speech as eloquent as hers without crying. A strong soul and person. Mamba forever!

[@robbyproto8046]

Man, it hurts so much that he wasn't here for this.

[@sosabangz135]

Ong man I been waiting since 2016 n now he gone

[@randomdude189]

Kinda undignified not showing up tbh. I mean they’re honoring him. The least he could do is show up. His daughter too, it’s like does she even support his career?

[@sekharssaritha4968]

@@randomdude189 your joking right? or being sarcastic?

[@PunoBendito]

@@randomdude189 damn,that was a garbage ass joke

[@ranelgallardo7031]

I know, the speech we could’ve heard from him would’ve been awesome.

[@bellebeauty67]

“Your not just an MVP, you’re an All Time Great! Kobe Bean Bryant!!” -Vanessa Bryant As the tears fall....so beautiful!! Xooxoxo

[@anthonyle6530]

Kobe passing away is one of the saddest moments in my life. Although I didn’t get to see this man play. I knew how good he was. All I heard was KOBE when shooting. Kobe Bryant is my favorite player of all time and plan on wearing the number 8. He is in heaven looking down at his family and friends with his daughter Gigi. I can’t believe that this man passed away, but despite not being there for his speech. His wife and his idol were there to celebrate his achievement instead. His presence was there and everyone could feel it. This man is a legend and will be a person I will talk about when I have kids. R.I.P Black Mamba and the other passengers on the plane crash in Calabasas on January 26, 2020

[@vegemitesandwich1113]

Reading this makes you sound very young given you unfortunately didn’t get to see him play, however you are very well “spoken”. I feel sorry you didn’t get to see this legend play he was one of a kind. I was lucky enough to start watching basketball the year he won his 5th championship, I was only 9 and was still understandings the rules but I remember it like yesterday. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@samreilly1484]

Kobe should have been inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019 while he was still alive! What difference does it make whether you’ve been fully retired for 3 seasons in a row or 4? Fully retired is fully retired!

[@ikon8275]

Wow she did incredible. I can't even imagine how much emotional strength that took on her end. She stayed strong like a champ just like Kobe.

[@dogsareepic6197]

Diehard Celtics fan I loved everything about him. It’s hard not to appreciate greatness!!

[@KILJAR]

I’m a Celtics fan and him being a Laker fueled the fact that I loved his game! It’s like inner turmoil being a Celtics fan following a Laker

[@ibeJomes]

I'm a Celtic's fan. But as a spectator of the game, you can't help but love Kobe. He was part of a special breed. He kept the Celtics Lakers rivalry alive, and it was spectacular to watch.

[@dodgersdoon1130]

@@KILJAR respect go Lakers

[@makhiswinging302]

Fax as a celtics fan I had so much respect for kobe because of the epic battles I was able to grow up seeing as a kid.

[@glxyji]

Same

[@EDizzlee3Yo]

The pain and sadness in her eyes. Ugh my heart aches for her, this woman will never be the same.

[@ko7577]

She's still suing men for money. She will absolutely remain the same.

[@AmericaDividedOfficial]

Bedrock says Rest In Peace to Kobe...

[@doratiscareno5856]

Come on.... Hes still alive Didnt want to SACRIFICE

[@LouShunt]

When you're an indestructible block, you see everyone you love dying

[@kobvv]

@paul best that man dunking on fools in heaven

[@tupacking8201]

lol

[@bo4god437]

I can break you with a sticky piston boy :)

[@lakerliker162]

What resilience. What strength. That was a HOF speech straight from the heart. We love you Kobe. You will never be forgotten. Congrats!!!

[@samreilly1484]

Kobe should have been inducted back in 2019 while he was still alive!

[@TrahNO2]

He would be proud. For a player that was always looked at as doing it by himself, it's fitting that his best teammate give him praise on this great accomplishment. Legend.

[@captainlou9677]

This must be incredibly difficult for Vanessa. She has always seemed like someone who isn't comfortable with being the center of attention. (Public Speaking is an introverts worst nightmare) but she does it. For her love of Kobe, his legacy, their children, and us, the fans. It's admirable. And appreciated.

[@samreilly1484]

If he had been inducted in 2019 just like he should have then she wouldn’t have to give this speech on his behalf! This is his speech to give not hers!

[@ko7577]

lmao This woman posts every time she farts on social media. "I'm so uncomfortable being the center of attention." They'd have divorced in 2003 but for that $4 million down payment he put on her. She bribed him for even more money in 2013 to stay married. And after his tragic demise, she filled the void by suing and getting money from the blue collar workers who had to clean up the toxic dump site that resulted from her husband's stupid decision to fly to a little girl's basketball game. Anyone who's ever read about her knows that her and her mother were after money, and Kobe liked paying for hookers. She was the Queen of them all, and he had the deepest pockets. After this happened, everyone forgot the cheating, the near-divorce in 2011, the big old ring he bought her just to keep her married, and the continued cheating. This woman cared about his money. I've never seen any genuine emotion about his passing. Now her daughter? Absolutely. That one stings.

[@TheXandemic]

I'm pretty introverted, but I am a pretty decent English speaker, especially publicly. It drains all my energy but it does come naturally.

[@BIGJOEDAPOET]

The strength it took her to give this speech is something I wish to have one day. Good on ya ma’am, I bet Kobe is so proud!

[@sandramcknight1067]

Vanessa Bryant is a strong Woman. Praying that she finds joy again🙏💕💪🏽

[@wafflez-man-1995]

We knew he was gonna be HOF long ago . Legends Never Die . RIP Kobe Bryant. My generation of MJ.

[@themillennialagent9257]

Its May 2000 and I'm attending my first Lakers game at Staples. My dad did his best but we had nosebleed seats . That experience sticks with me because of being able to see KB and O'Neal on the court . THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!

[@planet_aldrain224]

My first laker game was is last game in New Orleans and took my Lil bro. And surprised him and wanted him to see a G.O.A.T and my favorite player in person. We sat 11th row from the floor. Felt like a lil kid again and my lil bro was having the time of his life. Definitely worth the prices of the tickets.

[@hermisazarse4831]

I invited my mother[in-law] and father-in-law to tonight's enshrinement to thank them one of the most amazing human beings into this world. Pam and Joe, thank you for raising Kobe to be exceptional. Thank you to all of Kobe's family. Sharia, you've gone above and beyond. I love you," Vanessa said about her sister-in-law. SPEAKER

[@earlputnal9124]

Now that's how you should be viewed and remembered when it's all said and done in life. RIP Mamba we miss you man. 😢😢😢

[@hadasha07]

You can see through her eyes the deep sadness within her. Of course her life time man and daughter gone for ever. Very sad.

[@213byron]

Yeah you can see the thousand yard stare in her eyes. Sad

[@tshaw6949]

I miss Kobe like he was a part of my family 🥺 R.I.H. Brother

[@geturlife1694]

So true, and I love ur pic

[@tshaw6949]

@@geturlife1694 Thank you 😊

[@XxGoatedIQxX]

Me to brotha. He was a big part of my childhood. He is and always will be my hero

[@tshaw6949]

@@XxGoatedIQxX same here my brotha ✊🏾

[@aussieprincess]

I couldn’t even begin to imagine how hard it must have been for Vanessa to stand up there after losing Kobe and Gianna. I respect her strength & courage and send Vanessa, her girls and their family my best wishes for the future. Kobe sounds like he was an amazing dad to those beautiful girls and you can tell Vanessa adored him.

[@louisco5759]

She is stunningly beautiful... So young & into her prime to be widowed

[@RushNZ]

One of the most beautiful speeches I've heard, she held it together through all of that pain for everyone else, that is grace. THAT right there is a champion. Rest in peace King.

[@randomdude189]

I didn’t know they had named the helicopter

[@RushNZ]

@@randomdude189 You're an embarrassment to the culture you come from and the people who raised you, I feel for you dude, for real. Your comments in this video simply highlight you as a coward with no integrity, looking at yourself in the mirror must really make you feel ashamed of who you are, let's just be realistic here, i feel for you. You're a scared human being in real life and that's why you are behind a screen making comments like this, man that's tough. Do better and get further in life you little victim. ❤

[@samreilly1484]

But they shouldn’t have waited this long to induct him! Thirty should have inducted him into the HOF in 2019 while he was still alive and fully retired for just over 3 years! Then she wouldn’t have had to give the speech on his behalf!

[@sabrinah2284]

I agree with you 💯.Vanessa gave a very beautiful speech

[@dylaneasterly98]

Man I never cried so much watching a HOF speech

[@gretchennelson7056]

This and when John Lennon was inducted into the rock’n’roll Hall of Fame by Paul.💔😥

[@samreilly1484]

But it’s just not fair that Kobe wasn’t here to give the speech but Tim and KG were just because they live in cities where they never have to take helicopters because they can drive just about everywhere!

[@gomez51791]

She looked stunning… bless her heart ❤️.. RIP KOBE

[@Easymoneyman44]

Jordan is really really an actual gentleman💯

[@iutotchannel]

She is so strong, I’m here balling my eyes out 💔😭

[@bethmiddleton9711]

Me too😭😭

[@shayvidatv]

So am I! Darn it😭

[@akrenwinkle]

Bawling means crying loudly. Balling was Kobe's hobby.

[@Hassan-pe2mu]

Strong and thick

[@eddieb7156]

AUTOMATIC THUMBS UP to VANESSA n the GIRLS "RIP KOBE BEAN BRYANT" welcome to THE HALL OF FAME👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kevinstone2288]

She’s so brave. What a great speech! Rip Kobe.

[@theylie3824]

She is THE MODERN DAY JACKIE O! So much about this woman that we NEVER knew until his death. The strength, intelligence and love for life and fam. You inspire us Vanessa

[@thsu8]

Did anyone else feel the weight of heartache at “Dear Kobe”? 💔 9:15

[@johnnyshami5318]

Hard to watch this without a tear dropping out of your eye. Kobe will be remembered forever as a dedicated husband, father, role model and nba great. May he rest in peace

[@jaystewart4830]

Not sure about dedicated husband 🤔; a certain sordid night in Eagle, Colorado says otherwise

[@tay215philly]

@@jaystewart4830 it says other wise about that moment, not about his over all behavior. While your statement has truth in it, show some class and respect fam. This isn’t the time for that.

[@riddlerspeoples3173]

Agreed Jay bad husband and a rat for telling on Shaq that he did the same thing. But father, athlete and provider we cannot deny. We lost a great player and did you see the woman Kobe was with in Eagle🤮 look at Vanessa 🤩

[@Brianjluna]

It was suppose to be Kobe man… I wanted to see my GOAT up there and speak his heart out. I am jealous of the people seeing their favorite player of all time be inducted to the Hall of Fame present because i will never see that in my life… RIP Kobe & Gigi ❤️

[@samreilly1484]

Well if he had been inducted in 2019 just like he should have been then we would have seen him give his speech! This is what happens when you wait too long to induct someone into the Hall of Fame!

[@ancientdemeter5934]

12:23 she’s about to cry you can see her face try to hold her emotions her speech was powerful her love for Kobe and her kids is unmeasurable💜💛

[@ceeceedior21]

So what? She can cry

[@waldo-ot6ul]

@@ceeceedior21 I dont think he was implying she couldn't but having the strength of not doing so and keeping her composure

[@mrscarrier4924]

​@@ceeceedior21she didn't goofy

[@imaginatewithdad-n-me5245]

When she thanked Kobe’s haters who doubted him you can see a look in MJ eyes that he could identify with These players in this era would be out 2 seasons worth of games with what Kobe endured.

[@ericthomas917]

It feels just like yesterday that Kobe was just starting his rookie season. Time goes by so fast. Even though he played for the Lakers the team I hate the most it was a pleasure to watch him his entire career. RIP to one of the greatest ever.

[@chowoods]

Her speech made me tear up. He was a special man beyond basketball. He was an intellectual and i loved hearing him speak with passion about the subject he was talking about. Kobe was gifted with addition to having drive and motivated to completed the task.

[@pmw84]

For me Kobe Bryant is the Greatest of all time, without a doubt! Black Mamba 4life❤

[@breebanks]

i really can’t believe or accept that fact that kobe is gone . vanessa is so strong 💜 my heart aches for her and the rest of the family and friends everyday . my prayers and heart goes out them

[@johnnyson7474]

Michael Jordan and Vanessa slept together

[@breebanks]

@@johnnyson7474 huh

[@Lenasevilla-yb4ei]

@@johnnyson7474 sad and jealous

[@CNFearless]

Man, it's so unreal to still believe Kobe is gone. Duncan was my favorite player growing up, but Kobe was a close second, it's just so hard not to appreciate not only his game but his persona. Amazing athlete, amazing person. R.I.P. Kobe, you'll never be forgotten.

[@podfather6448]

Not to only lose your husband but your daughter as well is just gut wrenching. Vanessa is so strong, kudos to her for getting through that.

[@davesdailymotivation8770]

We are so blessed that we got a chance to witness the life of Kobe Bryant. Above mastering the game of basketball, he displayed the limitless ability to achieve by mastering the power of mind. His mindset allowed him to be the best at everything on and off the court. I didn’t know him personally but I am thankful for the way he lived and the example that he left for us to learn from 🙏❤️.

[@zache3818]

I still don’t know how she does it. Incredibly strong and it was a beautiful speech. Even though I was born and live in Boston Kobe was always my idol. His competitiveness is unmatched and a beautiful thing to watch

[@high-defRJ]

Kobe was a monster, a legend, and one of the kind. When Vanessa started to list Kobe playing through various injuries throughout the game, and even the season...man...that's the Mamba Mentality.

[@Dynasty19]

This was a family that I’ve adored and become so connected to over the years so this still hurts every time I think about it

[@armenfrundzhyan4572]

THAT WAS AN AMAZING SPEECH VANESSA YOU GAVE

[@eslgurucalif]

You can really see the anger in her eyes at the end, to go with her sorrow. More than a year has passed. She's justifiably so furious this happened to him and her daughter. She's also angry for the tragic loss she and her two daughters have suffered.

[@lisamarielund6292]

Why be furious? Chit happens to us all in life. Life is not all flowers and lollipops. It’s terrible what happened but many other people have faced much worse. She also has a lot of money to make her life easy, she’s not like some women who are left penniless when their husbands die and then have to go out and work two menial jobs to keep food on the table and a roof over her and her kids heads. Kobe would be alive today if he had just driven a car instead of helicoptering everywhere like he was Prince Charles or something. Also, why weren’t Pam and Jellybean invited on stage to say a few words about their son? The man is dead, bury the hatchet. I hope they are able to be a part of their grandchildren’s lives.

[@winniesnetwork1717]

@@lisamarielund6292 here's your award for the Dumbest human in the world 🌎🌍

[@angelaphillips6726]

@@lisamarielund6292 No he wouldn't be alive today if he would have driven a car because it was his time. It was already written before he was born. Death comes for us all.

[@calimomma4741]

Most idiotic statement ever

[@todaysrules6730]

@@winniesnetwork1717 ❤️

[@jayjaypaybay]

Mamba Forever. Well deserved First Ballot Unanimous. My childhood hero, hometown icon, adult role model. We still mourn him in Los Angeles. Mamba Forever.

[@ericzhao4151]

Never been to the states. Thank you for doing this. Mamba Forever.

[@protectourfreedom8221]

What a queen. Behind every great man is a strong woman. Beautiful speech. Kobe would have been so proud. One of the best to ever do it, KOBE BEAN BRYANT. You will be missed, always.

[@AT-zl6dk]

I couldn’t watch this a couple weeks ago because my heart and mind are still not able to comprehend Kobe Bryant’s death. I will never forget where I was on that sad Sunday. Vanessa your strength is amazing. I still cried watching you speak so eloquently about your love , your husband. He is so proud of you and your sweet babies 💜

[@leviticuscornwall8991]

MJ Fighting them tears💜💜💜

[@famouxpoofy613]

R.I.P. mamba never forgotten

[@SocketSilver]

Watching again after finishing Redeem Team. Never liked Kobe(Celtics Fan) as a bball player but I respect him as a Dad, Husband, and competitor! Great strength shown by Vanessa.

[@dannahinojosa1934]

What courage and strength! My eyes were tearing up during her speech. She had so much composure for what must have been an extremely difficult moment. Extraordinary!

[@jalen4945]

This was so emotional for me. I could only imagine what she’s going through. She’s such a strong woman.

[@Nova-cy9io]

Mamba we love you forever 😭

[@Antonio-ru9kv]

Wonderful speech, hard to not get emotional. It still seems unreal, RIP Kobe.

[@beausorensen268]

What a beautiful tribute by Vanessa Bryant easily to see aside from all of his success and accomplishments on and off the court he valued and cherished his children more than anything else.

[@weiwei0617]

Mamba Forever 🐍 8 & 24 !!

[@mamakekos7]

As a wife and mother, I couldn’t imagine the loss but she holds it together for her other babies. I was never a basketball fan but I knew who he was. We are all human and in her eyes you can see the love and the pain. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul and her eyes show now that a part of her soul is missing. He was her soulmate. Gigi was her baby. There’s nothing that can bring them back but they will never be gone as long as we remember them. I’d say, Congrats Kobe, u seemed like an amazing daddy and athlete. Vanessa, keep your head up and keep going, you’ve gotta keep their spirits alive💜

[@KLAMATH32]

Kobe.....Then, Now, Always and Forever. Thanks for the great memories. 💜🏀💛

[@rozlin313]

I still cry every time I look at his infectious smile and the legacy of his beautiful family. Vanessa personifies STRENGTH, LOVE, AND FORGIVENESS. R.I.P. KOBE, GIGI and all the other victims of that fateful crash. You are remembered all over the world. Thank God for KZbin and all the clips we can view.

[@rvegasguy_5216]

Still doesn't feel like kobe is gone

[@levornsharp9865]

Omggggggg that speech got me in tears

[@davidmcdonald8356]

Kobe always said she was the one I am so happy that they had each other Mama for life Jordan forever

[@ancientphilosopher]

Not just an MVP, you’re an all-time GREAT.

[@itzkryptic5693]

RIP Kobe, we will always remember you mamba 🥺🙏

[@keithlewis2155]

Mamba forevermore we love you RIP

[@AndrewCooperr]

Everytime I watch this I wind up In tears. I come back to it every now and then for motivation. Miss you Kobe. Your wife is an extremely strong woman. Respect forever to Vanessa and the Bryant family.

[@GinaISLANDBBy12]

That strength she has… is everything 😭❤️🥰