Metta World Peace on life lessons he learned from Kobe Bryant

[@tootcliff]

Ron Artest is a legend for three reasons: 1. For rightly kicking serious ass in the Pacers/Pistons fan brawl...2. For single handedly winning Game 7 Finals against the Celtics in 2010, and 3. For wearing his Lakers jersey to this interview. Awesome all around. God bless you RA/MWP.

[@samman4602]

The only thing I can remember from G7 Boston finals was MWP giving the business and bringing it home

[@dgames8900]

Metta singlehandedly winning the Finals in game 7?? That's just simply disrespectful to Kobe and disingenuous.

[@radsibouasba]

He's wearing a signed Kobe jersey though.

[@waltciii3]

​@@dgames8900Give Metta his props. Kobe did!

[@Neo5GT]

dgames no it’s true. Kobe was obviously the best player no question about it. But Ron really was mvp of game 7. I honestly think he won us that chip. I hate to say it but without his performance in game 7, I think the Celtics would have won. Simply put he saved it

[@girlmeetsreality4644]

He fought back tears a couple of times. This loss is heart wrenching.

[@dlw1221]

frfr Metta has a genuine spirit, very easy to listen to.

[@krensic2660]

Omniscient 1 stfu

[@zabaleta66]

This dude......saying some real things. A heartfelt, honest eulogy.

[@shamirbrown8160]

Indeed

[@geneyumang9554]

This fool is fake as u could get more like world war

[@tenticklezz9537]

Gene Yumang stfu

[@coryburns834]

I can't watch every video someone talking about Kobe but a teammate that knew him I will

[@geneyumang9554]

@@tenticklezz9537 if u know about fake asf world war story in the nba u should be the one stfu... he never like kobe they always had war with each other... hes only speaking highly of kobe cuz hes dead what about when he was alive... u the dumbass believe Ron Artest speech hes fake as u could get

[@sLyOnE_NYc]

His love for Kobe is undeniable, it's spewing out of his voice, words and eyes.

[@greatestever7623]

Ya he finna shed a tear any minute 😔 rip KB

[@tamjeff1751]

Metta just wanna make him proud.

[@GrahamSiggins]

The beautiful part is that I think in this eulogy he’s like half filled with melancholy but half filled with just grateful nostalgia. Metta seems like the kind of guy that views death genuinely in the “dont be sad they’re gone, be happy they lived” sort of way

[@lickity10]

THIS BROTHER RIGHT HERE TRULY LOVES KOBE JUST READ HIS BODY LANGUAGE

[@Dimaz42]

yea, and I didn't know that MWP is a year younger than Kobe, so he probably looked at Mamba like an older brother

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

I can still hear Metta saying at the news conference Kobe gave me the ball Kobe gave me the ball. What a wonderful memory with him and Kobe and hell yes that was a great great season of them two

[@AvatarTheLastPodcasters]

"I heard Phil say 'don't shoot it' I said 'shut up phil' and I shot it and it went in" At least I think that's how it went.

[@wddub9075]

Cherie Johnson Oh Gahd. I forgot about that. What a moment!

[@Raywehoopin]

He was so authentic sayin how excited he was!!😅

[@Nala-xf6rz]

Right?! That was hilarious he really looked up to and admired Kobe 😂😭

[@dannymag2596]

back 2 back champs and the second came against those damn celtics baby! metta you the man! RiP mamba Rip mambacita never be forgotten.

[@ProspektxD]

I’ve never seen MWP like this. And you can hear the pureness in voice and the emotion on his face. Kobe really inspired everyone. Kobe will be missed by everyone, no doubt.

[@jlg5798]

Artest speaks from the heart !! That’s why he’s always been misunderstood.

[@swasho2939]

When he plays against Harden he speaks from the elbow too.

[@theman2k7]

Swa Sho 😂😂 stop this

[@mokushmasmo6009]

theman2k7 It actually concerns me people still hate on Barnes, Artest lmao. Like that shit happened 25 years ago.

[@moey7101]

I was going to comment the some thing , artest is probably the most genuine one out of all the testimonies or e eulogies I've heard for Kobe. Hands down the most heartfelt and genuine.

He has a RODMAN energy...weird, a little off, yet introspective, intelligent and fully transparent!

[@christophermccarthy2948]

KOBE prevented him from becoming Rodman!

[@Juice_lamar]

I AGREE!!!

[@davidmcdonald9412]

Tuff tuff.tuff.minded.he.learn.his.game On.the.streets.were.there.washardly.a...foul.call.

[@cbenson76]

Well put Dee.

[@jbmacatulad5031]

Well put man. Never thought of it that way but it's 100% accurate.

[@tombatman1637]

I have so much respect for this man. The pain he is feeling can be seen in his eyes. Nothing fake about this man. Keep your head up Metta. RIP Kobe and Gigi.

[@Mr.Gundam7]

At 0:37 you could see he had flashbacks when he and Kobe won the championship and when both of them spend together. You could see his really hurt 😢😢

[@DJGODMODE]

@@Mr.Gundam7😊 X.

[@kdbh]

This is the most genuine thing I’ve seen😢Kobe touched the hearts of our generation TREMENDOUSLY 🕊🐐🙏🏾

[@athletesforgod1187]

Ron Artest has come a long way. Glad to see him doing so well, and I'm glad Kobe was a mentor to him

[@RONJAE212003]

Athletes For God 💯

[@jondough3014]

I wish he'd just use his proper name instead this stupid title... it's ridiculous. But he speaks well here of Kobe.

[@SJP43]

Jon Dough shut up

[@Homynum]

Athletes For God no bull

[@meyou5789]

Metta World Peace!!

[@cipherP9]

Man, Kobe was a true friend and teammate, despite his toughness on the court, off the court he would make sure everybody was good. From going to T Mac’s kids basketball game, doing basketball drills with Matt Barnes kids for their birthday, keeping in contact with Shaq’s kids regularly, helping Metta in his life after basketball, mentoring some of the new young stars in the league (Kawhi, Kyrie, Hayward). Even in his death, his reason for wanting to fly was to get his daughter and teammates to their game. It’s gonna takes some months to get over this one, I feel for his loved ones, it may take them years, STAY STRONG.

[@markhanna3643]

@love is my religion educate yourself. www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/evtov3/because_of_the_recent_flooding_of_kobes_rape/

[@rre40rre]

And I remember Kobe Bryant went to visit Lamar Odom when Odom had overdosed in the hospital

[@nabilinho8936]

Don't forget going to visit Lamar when he was in coma.

[@davidmarshall44]

As long as I love or watch the NBA I'll never get over Kobe's death

[@lieneconomidis3112]

@love is my religion If a person have done 99 good things and 1 bad thing, focus on the 99 good things. If a person have done 1 good deed and 99 bad sins, focus on that one good deed. This is what love is all about. We want that energy from the love and goodness to rise and spread. My brother, I will pray for you and bring your mind towards the light!

[@vicovilla9310]

I can see through his eyes the sadness and he’s hurt.. We all feel u brother

[@destinysvoid4712]

Ron, that was a really good speech you gave in this interview. I am really proud of you and what you have accomplished with your life. Kobe would be proud too!

[@brewinquinto762]

MWP was something like Kobe’s Dennis Rodman.

[@dtroit_playa3139]

Facts

[@darlenemcnealy6306]

Thanks!✌🏾

[@pimpjuicedp]

Yep

[@pyramidion5911]

Perfect comparison

[@ochodatboy3059]

Yes

[@chingfai]

Never heard him talk like this, heart broken.

[@AndrewEvenstar]

Same. I've never seen him look or speak like this.

[@starfireprincess]

@@mokushmasmo6009 That's a bot, alot of comments you read aren't even from real people anyways.

[@tygervoods8358]

@@starfireprincess Either that or he has no life cause literally no one asked him to repeat the same bullshit everywhere.

[@edwinkim86]

you ain't let kob down/ you made kob proud

[@MrDomwilson21]

edwin kim Jay z !!??

[@kakarotkakarot177]

@itchy AIDS what u chattin bout

[@polar_t_the_rapper]

Such a heartfelt tribute from World Peace... 💜💛💜💛@B3TY

[@fg5332]

You can hear it on his voice he is on thin ice almost breaking down.

[@stillsmokntrees]

Bro it hurts alot to see this I remember watching them lakers teams I loved ron attest I knew his def would get another chip with Kobe, Pau, lamar, fisher , and Artest

[@warwick802]

Look at his eyes and the sighs. He's at the breaking point-as he should be, as we should all be. All those images of Kobe having fun or with his family and beautiful daughters just make my eyes wattery and sadser. I can't comprehend what it must be like for those who knew him, if I-someone who has never even seen him face-to-face is devastated by the tragic news. I hope he's still shooting those fadeaway's with his daughter In Heaven. R.I.P Kobe Bryant, Black Mamba. 🙏✊🕊

[@Raywehoopin]

@@stillsmokntrees facts

[@Raywehoopin]

It's hard for him

[@anonymouswombat9709]

I agree. What really hurts me is that people are already making fun of Kobe’s death! It literally hurts how some people are so senseless!

[@kingja126]

“Life is bigger then basketball, but not really you know” I felt that deep in my soul 😔🏀Kobe is one of the reasons why I love and play this game. 💔🏀

[@kyrianb]

It seemed like such a simple statement, but metaphorically it was very profound

[@jessicawalker8564]

This is the most sincere honorable interview I witnessed in re to team member remembering the great man everyone has recently lost...never seen Ron Artest in this light ever know him as a champ on the court tho...basketball lovers know the 6 ring club is quite elite...

[@Its_air_rico]

I can listen to Kobe stories all day... 😞

[@Bmore2Htown]

Same. He reached WAYY more people than I realized. So many behind the scenes stories..Pure humanity 💜💛

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

@@Bmore2Htown how didnt you realize it. He never formed superteams to win. In 2008 when he lost to boston he said he doesnt make excuses in the post conference. But he will be back. N he kept his word. Against the magic in finals he said what is there to be happy about? Is the job finished? Like how did you not recogniize his greatness before he died. You're a loser with bad judgment.

[@chadk890]

@@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx Jesus relax

[@McMarvin42]

That was real as real gets. These guys clearly respected each other. That's the ultimate bond. #RIPMamba

[@reneelewis9346]

It hurts like hell-When you pass by Staples Center and you’re in DTLA, you can feel Kobe all over the place!!! Lakers, will never ever be the same. I’m completely heartbroken. 😩💔

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

Bruh omg. Im in kentucky. I have no idea the pain yall feel n im one of kobes biggest fans. But my pain cannot measure up to yalls in LA

[@TheHoodVillain]

Wishing the best for Ron Artest. You can tell he has a really good heart.

[@KabzieMusic]

facts

[@wesleynice3823]

Dude started fights

[@KabzieMusic]

Simply Simple because he’s not a pussy.

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

@Inigo Bantok *Ron Artest

[@destormmystery6490]

TheHoodVillain James Harden prolly disagree

[@thahiphopdoc]

Thanks Metta for sharing a part of you with us. Continue to pay it forward...

[@khaledal-kassimi7121]

This is the best interview about Kobe post mortem. Xo love you

[@renostubbs6348]

This dude was speaking from his heart...Kobe was the best in my view. Hands down.

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

Mj wilt then kobe. Bird duncan magic hakkem shaq russell isiah lebron

[@jnever9768]

Ron -Metta, you were one of my favorite Lakers to watch. I wish you success man, and glad you achieved your championship with us. Loved the D you used to play and the hustle and passion you brought to the game.

[@fef88]

"life is bigger than basketball... but, not really you know" amen

[@turbografxx]

fef88 keeps it real bro how is life that much bigger than basketball when that’s what made you and got you where you are today

[@grantdowling8550]

How can you say basketball is bigger than life when it is your life?

[@theqsanity6053]

I think he was trying to say that when you're a kid, basketball is bigger than life, but not really but you know.

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

@@grantdowling8550 yes

[@mybeatmhz]

All these videos that I've been watching. I'm from LA. They don't they don't mean s*** but when this dude start a talking, you know he's speaking from the heart. When people are known for f*** ups, and they open their hearts it's something special

[@Rey-Nolds]

Truth

[@kdbh]

mybeatmhz 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Forgetko9]

Metta and Kobe had a special connection. It’s so evident

[@animatefx]

That was a wonderfully sincere and heartfelt tribute from Metta World Peace.

[@NevadaSmith2]

I’ve personally interacted with Ron several times when I valeted cars in college. He’s legit one of the nicest NBA players I’d ever met.

[@ripem1417]

Can’t say the same for Russel Westbrook. Valeted for him a few times and he never said thank you let alone tipped us. His wife still comes in and also has a similar “better than you” attitude. Even Candace Parker (Sparks player), who makes considerably less was super nice and gave a nice tip.

[@NevadaSmith2]

xombi - first of all, can we acknowledge the valet brotherhood? In Sacto, it was like a fraternity (without the douchey-ness). But yeah man, I can tell you my all time favorite player to valet was Chris Webber (except the couple times I parked him with Tyra Banks -they always seemed to be fighting, and it often effed our tip from him). The most C-Webb tipped me was $400. I also loved Stoudemire & Nash, Shaq was surprisingly really funny and cool, Kobe was nice enough, Peja was always cool. The absolute hands down worst player ever: Mike Bibby. He and his crew (Team Dime) got banned from numerous restaurants/clubs in Downtown Sac. It was a struggle to get him to pay the valet fee, let alone tip us! One time, I found his wallet in the middle of the parking lot. It must’ve had $3,000 packed in it. I never stole a thing while being in people’s cars -I always felt it was bad karma for our tips. Plus it’s just wrong. It never even crossed my mind to touch the cash. So I run his wallet up to him in the VIP of the night club, tell him the story of finding it in the parking lot. He looks at me as if i did something wrong and says “you didn’t take nothin did ya?” And I just looked at him like “are you f*cking kidding me?!” Like, I kinda wash I had now that you’re “thanking” me like this. He searched thru the hundreds to find a $50 and gave that to me, but not before he said “this is for me and my brother’s cars too.” Which again, barely covered the valet fee 😒

[@ripem1417]

Jake yeah and he was driving Lamborghini Urus. Like you can afford a $250k car but can’t be generous enough to at least give us a few bucks for taking care of your expensive toy. It’s all good tho lol

[@csxiii9131]

You guys have me wanting to try valeting out lol.

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

@@NevadaSmith2 lol you hear how that principal tried to get bibby in jail a couple months ago coachibg his hs team in zona lol

[@Kenaz2226]

I had to come back to this just to listen to his last statement again. “It’s some type of energy and it’s affecting the world. Who knows what else it’s affecting” Ron was so right. The moment they passed, this world has been under something crazy. It’s definitely some type of energy here and it’s indescribable

[@awwwnawwbruh]

you can tell that everything he said is 100% genuine, always pulling for you MWP

[@TonyTony..]

A sentiment from Metta World Peace the idea how so many including him learned from the intellect and spirit of Kobe, inspiring.

[@joevillaverde4124]

Metta World Peace, your name saids it all. Your one of the great ones too my brother. Live long and always appreciate your blessings

[@radsibouasba]

He's not "rocking his jersey". He's wearing a Kobe jersey.

[@radsibouasba]

@S D that was not the point. The point is he's wearing/rocking a Kobe jersey - not a Ron Artest jersey ("his").

[@alphaturtle3806]

I wore my Kobe to work the next day. Thought it was dorkie but everyone was talking about it(guys who never talked to me chopped it up). Just horrible for his baby and his wife/other babies but the love the reaction Kobe got felt good. Kobe wasn’t just a sports athlete. When he died it was like a president being shot. RIP Gianna MO Bryant

[@jerseywomeninc.8640]

This was really hard for him, His Love for Kobe is as visibly as The heartbreak is for him.

[@BarefootIguana]

Wow I hope this goes viral. No one has even come close to having an interview like this about Kobe. So damn sincere

[@nickdee1913]

You’re a class act Meta I luved your defensive skills. Thanks you

[@the2bibbs736]

Go check out Drake Tray Money remix 💤💤💤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@toniametoyer-ceesay248]

Ron's eulogy to Kobe is the most sincere I've heard thus far ❤️ him fighting to hold his emotions and tears back made me cry all over again. But I know you're making him proud for staying the course with his tools to guide you and your good decisions👏🏽👏🏽

[@LonerBecause]

Keep pushing, keep pushing...I love Kobes Mindset Legend at his finest at ⛹🏾‍♀️, and just overall inspiration for us 💯

[@TruthBTold-]

I love this man....It's very easy at times to like someone's game and their whole personality....Ron Artest is a prime example of that....

[@miyagifatghost2684]

Ron Artest made James Harden STOP playing defense....only time I was mad at him! But outside of that Ron has come a Long Way

[@m.a.4949]

Meta you mean

[@sss79313]

MWP and Matt Barnes’s respect greatly indicate the charm and greatness of KOBE’s character.

[@nicolavincenzo7927]

This was beautiful. Tears in his eyes the whole time but couldn't help but smile when reflecting on some of his fondest Kobe memories and teachings. RIP Kobe and Gigi and to the other seven lost in the accident. I hope their families and loved ones can find peace, and I believe it can be easier for them when there are testimonies like this. 💜💛

[@purpdillinger5022]

I remember when this news broke...I work at Costco in Atlanta and I kid you not everyone in the breakroom was in tears....some coworkers had to go home....I've never seen such devastation all at once...it broke my heart in many pieces especially when we learnt his daughter passed away too...damn man I just can't deal😥😣😣

[@Asabawcum]

HUMAN BEING wtf.... so crazy. I was sitting at the food court at Costco when I found out 😔 rip and mamba mentality always

[@chocboiwonda6810]

Crazy Atlanta huh. His impact was felt all over the world and it shows. I live in LA I was with my daughter at the time in the parking lot of IHOP waiting to pick up her food when my friend from DC texted me did you hear about Kobe? I was like no what he got arrested? She was like no he died. I said please dont say that. Please don't. She said its true friend I'm sorry. She knew I loved Kob. My 8 year old daughter had to wipe the tears from her father's eyes smh it hit me hard. Today is the first day I haven't cried

[@specter290]

Yes, Kobe was loved in Atlanta and everywhere... everyone will always remember when they first heard the news... i woke up that lazy Sunday morning and noticed the hazy weather... went down to the living room eat my breakfast/brunch and my mom came in saying is it true Kobe Bryant died? So I checked CNN, commercial break, went to FOX and told my mom yeah... she kept saying omg omg...

[@jlee5490]

Damn all the way in Atlanta. I walked to the Staples Center which is 15 minutes away a few hours after the news. I thought only the tears were in LA.

[@celinehary3222]

When I saw the headline on my phone late Sunday morning, I fell on my knees and sat on the floor crying hard. My heart was hurting so much and in disbelief. I keep thinking that Kobe would survive this and they would find him alive. It's still hard to accept that Kobe's gone. I've cried so much. I'm heartbroken like I lost a loved one.

[@AsianFoodNerd]

I met Ron in Hong Kong at a tech conference. this is how Kobe's influence has sowed Ron's rewards.

[@Jack-il4ms]

Much love Metta we feel your pain. Kobe death has been hard on the young and old leaving us with questions WHY. Keep your faith and head up. PEACE

[@ifixeditmyself1926]

Beautiful remarks. Thank you Ron Artest.

[@Floydpink68]

It's as if Ron was talking to a friend, with no cameras around, that's how sincere and wholesome this video was. Thinking about Kobe makes us all feel like a kid again, no matter how old you are. That's how much Kobe transcended beyond just basketball; to people of all generations.

[@dominiquejones3805]

Ron/Metta is 1 of my favorite people all time. QBs Finest.Prodigy shouted Ron out, Ron gave P $ 2 start his label. Named his documentary Quiet Storm

[@imQurnot]

I watched the Showtime documentary about Metta about two weeks ago. Kobe talked about his convo with him after the '09 loss in the opening. How things change in the blink of an eye. But this dude right here is so real and so thoughtful his sincerity just bleeds through. I know he's got to be hurting.

[@CigaraStCistar]

Such a sincere interview.... felt this ♡

[@scottadcock550]

probably one of the most genuine conversations ive heard in a while

[@rizingpho3nix]

This has been a very emotional and devastating experience.

[@ceenario]

beautiful words Ron, you really did that... thank you for everything. we love you and we love Kobe #LakeShow #LakerNation #RIPMamba #RIPGigi

[@karlinladeramusic]

Powerful words, Ron! Your stories & humbleness touched my heart. Kobe certainly made a huge impact in his life & so many others world wide!

[@ericsu508]

Metta World Peace is such a genuine guy, whenever I go to the gym on Sunday mornings he’s there mentoring kids. He really means it when he says Kobe helped him to pay it forward

[@SankofaNYC]

This was so nice... Thanks for sharing Metta... And we miss you Kobe!

[@renewd]

I like that he said he was grateful for Kobe. He seems like a kind and gentle person.

[@williamjamerson5066]

This a genuine dude man. Great guy I wish him all the best,because he's real as it gets. Not rehearsed just plain and simple.

[@LSERA13]

So good to see Metta World Peace. I have a lot of respect for how this man turned his life around.

[@ingodwetrust7648]

You can tell this dude had mad love for Kobe man i remember him going up against him in the playoffs and Ron was a beast in defense gave Kobe a hard time..they we're perfect as team mates..much love to you Metta 🌎 ✌..#KobeGiGi

[@marklepe12]

Artest loves Kobe so much! We all miss Kobe. I literally grew up watching Kobe from when he entered the League and throughout his Career. Such a shock to hear his passing. Rest in Peace Bean!!!

[@reach415]

His interview seems so genuine. Kobe had love for his brothers, teammates, family. Rest in peace sir.

[@kristinLB]

It’s so true what he said...” who knows what else it’s affecting” Who would think it’s affecting me... a 52 years young woman, not really a huge Basketball fan... but this isn’t really a basketball story. It’s a human story. On one hand I’ve been so very sad for the 4 days since the accident. Just hurting so much for his wife and daughters, for all the basketball players and coaches I’ve seen cry... for the loss of such a bright light and his mini bright light, Gianna. And on the other hand I’ve become so incredibly inspired by everything I’m learning about him and all he’s done, and has continued to do after retirement. I’ve been at a cross roads and hearing about the mamba mentality has really helped me. And it’s always nice to see so much love happening.

[@Forgetko9]

This is so heartfelt Metta. Thank you for sharing. Truly.

[@vacyszigmas6057]

You can tell the guy really loved him, he is barely holding his tears. Respect

[@brucebenson2835]

that photo of he and Kobe hugging after the finals win, speaks volumes. Especially since Metta said that after their finals loss, he went up to an upset Kobe, IN THE SHOWER, and told him he was proud of how he played. That gets me.

[@soulstar1840]

Only five days have passed and still feels like yesterday I still haven’t excepted it yet don’t know when I will 🙏🙏😢😢😭🏆

[@mikeya8725]

Blessings to you Mettaworldpeace. He was and will be their for you always till you both meet again.

[@Airmcnai1r]

Mr World Peace, I met you as a 9 year old kid at the Lakers vs Heat game in 2009(Kobe Buzzer Beater over Dwade). You came out the tunnel before the game and came up to me rubbed my head, complimented my glasses and my haircut. I’ll never forget that game. To have that once in a lifetime experience to see my favorite player of all time Kobe Bryant live and for you to give me that memory i’ll never forget it in my life. Thank you! RIP Kobe, Gigi and everyone involved.❤️

[@jheymonks8118]

Michael Jordan vs Dennis Rodman Kobe Bryant vs Ron Artest All change and their become team mate Same Story but different legacy

[@mharnulfego2668]

And they both become a champion

[@jheymonks8118]

Indeed

[@jsjjahdhsu5566]

Artest*

[@jheymonks8118]

@@jsjjahdhsu5566 Thank you for checking my comment, my mistake😊

[@JakeHunter2010]

Great comment.

[@jaywally6322]

😢😢😢😞Thank u for this Metta🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@truthjohnson4762]

One thing is for sure he speaks his truth. Thank you for this.

[@ricog4192]

Very genuine from Metta, Kobe definitely meant a lot to him.

[@NikkiClark4033]

I Truly adore Ron A. I feel his energy and don’t know him he is very authentic so real

[@jmajesty79]

I am a grown man that keeps weeping each time I think of Kobe and his daughter....i Can't even begin to fathom what what his family must be going through....This Kobe thing has shaken me. very sad.

[@omgpuppet]

MWP is one of the most hardened men who has seen and felt a lot of suffering and loss in his life. To see and hear his voice breaking and holding back tears is tough. Kobe had a special impact. Rest easy Mamba, you will never be forgotten.and thank you MVP for the heartfelt words.

[@lochas9901]

I LOVE this interview. Right up there with Jerry West and Shaq's. May be even better! Kobe, a young man of upbringing and great privilege, tutoring Ron Artest/MWP, a street kid with a dark past, on how to make good decisions and live well. Pretty clear that Artest soaked up a lot of good advice, and equally clear that Kobe was a generous and thoughtful man who cared deeply about a teammate who needed help. Three weeks later, and I'm still left empty and crushed by the loss of Kobe, Gigi and all those others. We will miss Kobe's second act, which -- based on early evidence -- promised to dazzle all of us. Nothing but the best for Ron Artest and nothing but blessings to Kobe's beautiful family.

[@lochas9901]

Then there's this. No wonder Kobe wanted to help. www.nba.com/article/2018/12/21/ron-artest-discusses-mental-health-journey

[@katrinagwen]

I've never seen Artest smile. Memories of Kobe making him smile show how much of an impact Kobe has on him.

[@blkbowhntr0087]

You can tell by the way he's talking, his body language and facial expression everything is from the heart.

[@kingston4313]

I was rewatching the 60 game and how happy Ron was for Kobe and he looked so proud

[@TruthBTold-]

This interview was so touching, I hated to see it end....Makes you wish Kobe himself was here to see it !!!

[@KR0OK]

All these interviews really put into perspective how much of an impact this astonishing man was. He always had pressure and all eyes on him but his greatness made him outshine and become the greatest.👑💞we lost a king but gained a Legend.

[@tiyab3104]

Wow!!! Metta has come a long way!! I'm so proud of him. He used to be so angry, but now he is so humble and calm. #themambaeffect

[@prisdre9133]

When everyone had given up on Ron and he was traded to the Lakers as a last ditch effort Kobe took him to the side and let him know that in this team we don't play games. And if you want to be part of this team don't bring your crap with you--- basically in loose paraphrasing. I think Ron always had a respect for Kobe and this up front conversation raised his level of respect because now he's on Kobe's turf. Kobe didn't shove him away as a problem child he took Ron right under his wing when he saw that he was really working through not only some mental illness but his professional goals as well. We never know what people are going through and it doesn't hurt to take that extra minutes to work with somebody who's really trying. And time and time again all I hear is the stories of Kobe doing this with the folks that nobody wanted to deal with. That's a life of service that goes far beyond points and championships. I love the saying that people may not remember what you told them, they may not even remember some of the things you did but they'll always remember how you made them feel. And though there's a spotlight on what Kobe did because he's a public figure I have no doubt that the people that he surrounded himself, that were on the helicopter, were the same type of people. Everyone who knows Kobe said he surrounded himself with greatness and I have no doubt those same individuals are missed for the same reasons. Don't not take one second for granted, so that if our day ends today people will remember how we made them feel. God bless folks.

[@celinehary3222]

Since Sunday, so much tears shed. Still can't believe Kobe's gone. It seems so unreal. I feel so heartbroken, like I lost a loved one.

[@Cheersthewinners]

"He actually showed me some things. I wish I woulda been working on this, a long time ago. I woulda been good". That was nice.

[@murkincl69]

Ron Artest is a bright man. I can feel his pain. We are all feeling a certain way because this was a shock, out of the blue. If people ask me how I feel about this loss, I tell them I’m sad. I cried the following day after he passed. I’m sad because not only was he a great player, he also made Millions of people happy through his hard work ethic. His impact on the World was very motivating and he will most certainly be missed by many people.

[@Earltimes]

Very sincere interview to say the least..Mamba Mentality really touched many! ,,,😞💜✨💛,🏁

[@Cisco_on_it]

It is affecting the world for real!!! Ive cried everyday since it happened. But ive also started to become a better father to my kids and spending more time with them because you never know. So grateful for Kobe in life and in death

[@MrYoda1972]

Ron so pure and sincere on this interview. You can see in his eyes how heart broken he is but trying to hold back the tears. No sarcasm. Just being honest.

[@pacof4558]

Loved seeing you play as a Laker Meta. Very greatful that you shared this with us.

[@fsu3784]

Such a well spoken man. You can tell he’s honest and real 💯

[@rudyskrew]

i love you ron artest.... seriously, great response, i hope nothing but the best for you and your family

[@omarvaldez00]

Metta World Peace hit it right in the head. Kobe's energy was contagious in life and after. R.I.P Kobe.

[@calebhassen4565]

OMAR VALDEZ he hit James harden too 😂

[@omarvaldez00]

@@calebhassen4565 James Harden AKA Mr. Reach for the stats.

[@foot33843]

Everytime I see purple gold I think about Kobe and his family it's going to really take some time and years for me to wrap my head around he's gone forever RIP KOBE BRYANT we miss you bro.

[@willmill8903]

Never seen my dawg so calm cool and collected the most high is real🤯

[@peterxia]

I always loved Ron and this is so genuine, just like his friendship with Kobe. My favourite team of all time 2010 NBA champions