Rachel Nichols' heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant | The Jump

Rachel Nichols pays a heartfelt tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, recalling interviews she did with Tracy McGrady and Kobe, as well as one with Luka Doncic. She also pays her respects to Gianna Bryant, who also died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020.
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[@GENOSANDIEGO]

3:08 "That speech, we will never hear it." How many times do you want me to cry today?

[@RevoZtuns]

Rach kinda choking up there really tears my heart apart

[@knightswatch9671]

Man i thought im done crying couple days ago while watching his highlight plays. I still do right now

[@liltcup76]

A bazillion.... Because I am.

[@tlcp53b49]

Only thing I have to say about this Hall of Fame speech is if it was written before he died Vanessa should give that speech

[@icantthinkofaname1974]

Watching Kobe laugh breaks my heart We miss you Kobe Rest In Peace

[@virgil9303]

Haha

[@007supertime]

I am from Turkey, I live in Irvine California ,He is so loved in Turkey, that is all they are talking about, I known him from ,him and his family coming to dine at my Italian restaurant in Irvine, he came regularly at least once a mouth, loved the seafood Cioppino he is a kind, down the earth well rounded, fantastic human been, he doesn't forget your name. we are all saddened by his loss, his Turkish Airline commercial with Messi made the company a success, Turkish TV 24/7 programing, about his life.God rest his soul with his daughter now they keep telling as a religion that he is in a great place with him, I hope there is life after death,and may God give strength to his family to deal with his loss, "SENI SEVIYORUZ KOBE" "We Love you Kobe"

[@alishaaa6192]

Virgil what’s wrong with you smh

[@razakids6459]

@@alishaaa6192 I don't think he meant it in a bad way

[@giltubul]

Rachel holds her tears, her voice is a little broken, but yet keeps talking in a professional respectful way, being open and humble about her past with Kobe. Thank you Rachel !!

[@dcdave357]

She is definitely a professional. idk how she did that report without shedding a tear.

[@offplanet740]

i don’t think a show of tears or emotion is any less professional given the circumstances. but she is very much professional anyway

[@andreacorrado]

Look at 03:45 Even the referee wears number 24 😔

[@Myster1970]

Rachel is a consummate pro and if you didn't already know before this, a great reporter and writer.

[@ihorizon3481]

She never liked kobe

[@fancylatina2096]

He shined here on earth and he'll continue to shine in heaven. For he, his little star Gigi and 7 others just made heaven a brighter place.

[@joshuaharris6934]

BEAUTIFUL........ AND YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.

[@KVJ-w7h]

@John Mack why you being a cornball?

[@Wanden2906]

Ues

[@Wanden2906]

Yes*

[@Wanden2906]

@John Mack thats messed up man

[@gryphonmaster]

How does she manage to hold it in... I would’ve lost it after five seconds. Kudos to her though, really amazing and touching tribute.

[@smokeufo2062]

I'm used to her always smiling. Ive never seen her the way she was in her report just hours after the news broke. Like all of us she showed true emotion in that moment.

[@ramjb]

Professionalism. These guys, they have little tricks. They have to, because they have to always appear professional before a camera, even when things are going south for them in life. So they learn how to keep it together. And boy did she pull them on this one: Smiling more, put a somewhat wider grin when tears would come close, for instance (quite effective). You can pinpoint too when she was about to break by the way she would suddenly throw the eyes to a side, then back to the camera, a very effective trick at keeping things at hand, and not break down in tears. It's amazing she kept it together. You can tell how much Kobe meant for her. And her tribute has been one of the most touching we've seen, as you very well say.

[@myreljohncastillo8060]

she almost broke down.. but kept composed

[@mskidi]

She didnt seem to hold anything in. And Kobe Bryant needed no tributes by obscure journalists. His name is legendary and its place in history secure. These people are tv professionals and all they care about is ratings, not that I blame them, but it is what it is.

[@JT-fv6ih]

shes one of the best, i love her work

[@aidenmoussette]

It would have been equally bad if Kobe himself died but the fact that Gianna who would have carried her father’s legacy was on that helicopter as well. Truly the most depressing moment in sports history.

[@karnliberated8891]

@@trevmac8362 You're a lil kid who dont understand that life is precious. Gigi was 13 years old and you're telling someone to get over it. Grow tf up.

[@itsbdot]

@@trevmac8362 because nobody knew their names, their deaths are equally tragic but its hard to remember someone o feel lose for ppl you didint know, cant believe this needs to be explained

[@midwestspeed7889]

Aiden Mouse very true!! The fact Kobe died is very sad but the fact Gianna died alongside him is heartbreaking!! For all the families and kids that died in the crash smh very sad!!

[@kaylaren428]

@@trevmac8362 ok but this particular comment is about Kobe, why can't they just mention her?

[@CandanceOnline]

I think that’s what’s so sad I was praying that none of his babies were on that helicopter & when they updated us on the news that his 13 year old daughter Gianna was killed on the helicopter my heart shadered in a million pieces with heart break yeah that’s why this entire accident is even more devastating & heartbreaking.

[@Brysoncox4]

This one. This one right here chief.

[@blackwall3929]

😥🙏🐍💜

[@justinmgonja3937]

The fact kobe learnt slovenian just to trash talk luka is magical

[@Blackbirdinthedeadofnight]

Justin john that’s that mamba mentality

[@mariankeizer7328]

Yeah superfunny:)

[@hirameberhardt8643]

Heard Kobe can speak Italian and was learning Mandarin. Sad

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

He was intelligent beyond ball.

[@lel2012]

@@hirameberhardt8643 He spoke Italian and Spanish very well, and he knew little bit of some other languages.

[@Gamerexploiter]

My hearts broken. He worked so hard to be one of the greatest all time. Playing 20 years in the nba is probably one of the hardest jobs one can do. I’m deeply saddened he didn’t get to enjoy much of his retirement. Along with the fact that his gigi was on her way of possibly being the GOAT in the WNBA, I just can’t imagine how his wife and family must be feeling

[@d-d.nashton-report4413]

GOD BLESS u as I'm also heart broken

[@alepazzo1559]

Go work 20 years in a construction place for few bucks and then tell me if playing basket is still the hardest job.. Smh

[@alepazzo1559]

@@MissTXTee you are sure of this ? Only peoples who never worked hard can think like this

[@mskidi]

@@MissTXTee You've ever heard of anybody giving up a professional sports life to go dig wholes or lay bricks? Kobe was living a dreamlife, well deserved of course, but a dreamlife it was

[@LuiEntertainment]

This was one of the best tributes I’ve seen. Well done Rachel.

[@davidellis5141]

Beautiful words from Rachael who knew Kobe and feels the pain we all share.

[@levinlong4912]

This has been a very hard day at work to be productive. Sure I'm not the only one.

[@jackmarchant7245]

You're not, struggling to crank out a paper

[@Filip_emo_music]

SAME! Watched everyone’s tributes on KZbin and bawled lol

[@mlbjmaur]

I fr don’t want to get ready to work but Kobe would want us to keep working hard and move on, always keep him in our hearts

[@mvpandrew93]

I honestly grinded harder today, since the news broke, I'm numb, hated the Lakers I'm a Detroit fan, but this man was more than the game, so much more, the 8 others too.

[@mvpandrew93]

@@mlbjmaur true that, he would have preferred the 8 second backcourt than wasting a full 24. Legends Never Die#8#24

[@brettayala9121]

“Me and You, We’re gonna be okay” Rest In Peace Bean We love you❤️

[@asmith1393]

This was beautifully written

[@WBCY2024]

They say “People die twice. Once after they breath for their last time. And once more when people says your name for the last time” - Irvin Yalom Please, people. Don’t stop saying his name when shooting hoops. Carry forward his torch and carry forward his name. LEGENDS NEVER DIE!

[@HTXLemarc]

William Bai Coco?

[@joshuaandrew3890]

No one says that and hes dead gone forever to come grip with reality

[@WBCY2024]

Joshua Andrew an famous American psychiatrists irvin yalom said this, just because you have never heard of if, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Plus what’s wrong with saying Kobe lives on in our heart ❤️ and memory.

[@WBCY2024]

HTX Lemarc what?

[@Andrew-dj1wd]

""They have no idea what's coming". That's Kobe. That's Rachel. They know their craft.

[@odekipalace]

1:11 the way lebron hugged kobe just makes my heart break

[@GryphonRB]

Rest in peace legend. This is so hard because of the circumstances. Life isn't fair and it hurts a different type of way.

[@themaskedamateurmagician1209]

yeah true life isn't fair cause thousand innocent people died in middle east killed by american military and israel zionists, y'all are silent, but when this one famous basketball athlete died, million people of you are crying!

[@jovangarcia6084]

This had me chocked up. The very last part of her comments are very much true for me. We'll miss you great one.

[@Theincredibo]

This literally made me cry. As if I haven't done enough of that already in the last 24hrs. Rest easy Kobe Gianna and everyone who passed in the crash. We love you

[@michaelwimberly8]

This is one of the best tributes so far. Thank you for your words and your passion.

[@othand.c4494]

6:00 it makes me cry

[@raskosworld]

itsme jdc he was a young buck man young man with so much ahead of himself

[@IFAMILYIH]

6:33 “you and me were gonna be just fine” wow ❤️

[@kodikasbeats9981]

GiGi was literally going to change the WNBA. Absolutely devastating

[@frankwhite1895]

Change it how?

[@vipe293]

Frank White GiGi could change the WNBA's ratings as Kobe's fans have been following her growth in basketball, she has that huge potential to be great and finally that mamba influence, the spotlight would be on her since she's the successor of Kobe, imagine how huge Kobe's fanbase is, how many people would watch that...her basketball skills combined with her father's name would bring lots of attention on WNBA...lets be real WNBA's still not popular worldwide

[@cfrackiewicz1]

""1-26-20 is when the 🌎 stood still due to the sheer disbelief of the passing of legend Kobe Bryant. To hear the loss of his 13yr old daughter passing too. The loss of what was, what is and what could’ve been. The last loss of this magnitude was when Princess Diana suddenly lost her life.""

[@katieweeks9259]

We were so incredibly lucky to have had him the short time we did. Truly a remarkable athlete and wonderful human being. 💜💛💜 Mamba ♾ Forever

[@DavidTheDeveloper]

KT Ktlifts86 he was an incredible human being. He was blessed with tremendous talent and a way to just captivate people. He was a star since he was teenager.

[@garyrichards21]

rachel has been crying for the past 24 hrs you can see it...

[@cicjose6016]

just remember this for all the hate that Rachel gets, she's said it many times, without Kobe her career would never have got to this point

[@OG_VERBZ]

@Broken Glass what do you mean?

[@PriceAintRight]

Funny. Broken glass. You showed up to this heartfelt video up share your hatred and ironically..to be edgy. The jokes write themselves.

[@Mwoods2272]

She has been crying a lot the last few years, Stuart Scott, Craig Sager, John Saunders.

[@gunnyking7890]

Yes, but she did a great job.

[@grandsport2654]

Rachel I think we all feel your pain. I’m just a hard working truck driver from Orlando Fl, a regular dude who wasn’t a lakers fan but a Celtics fan and this has rocked not only celebs but regular people like me to the core of my heart. As the father of a teenage daughter it hurts even more. Kobe-Gianna and the 7 other lost lives.. may god always be with you now. 😢

[@retro251]

"You cannot tell the story of LA without Kobe" these words are very true

[@danielbrown1724]

Kobe had the most genuine smile. Says a lot about the level of quality inside this person. My heart goes out to his 3 kids and widow 😔

[@kevinhorry4182]

“You and Me, were going to be alright.” I felt that 💜💛

[@Chris-wq3pe]

you're a class act, Rachel. Beautiful dedication.

[@rodaxel7165]

Woke up this morning telling myself it was just a bad dream. 💔😭 ... I'm gonna tell myself the same thing tonight when I sleep. and the night after that until I admit to myself he's really gone.

[@jordanwhitfield831]

same

[@mvpandrew93]

Already thinking a year from now and how surreal it will still be. Too soon

[@manofsteel2211]

A week later and still have those moments when i stop and realize hes gone...and then a few tears flow...and then i remember that stars belong in the sky...☝️

[@mateenquwi3975]

I am 46 years old... i been a Laker since Magic been in the league in fact his the solo reason why i am a Laker to begin with.... an every story i hear when it comes to Kobe i love and i find myself getting choke up went tears comes to a person eyes talking about him... me and wife moved into our first home afew weeks back you would think i still should be happy but i been so miserable since this tragic i admire tha man i love him as if I knew him his death felt like i lost a family member this will forever hurt

[@messagejeremiah]

My little story that involves Kobe: He scored a 81-point game on my 19th birthday.

[@561REALTLK]

I got a similar one. Did a current event presentation on that the day after, my junior year in high school. Woke up, cut the article out the news paper and took it to class.

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

"Heroes are remembered, legends never die" Kobe

[@nightslash3970]

Still can’t believe Kobe is gone, all this feels so weird and unreal to me still.

[@zerrotiii9010]

Rest Easy Kobe you will never be forgotten fly high 🕊🖤 💛💜💔 MAMBA Mentality will live on forever

[@deejprice3049]

Rachel did an amazing job! Rest In Paradise Kobe, GiGi, and the others who were taken too soon.

[@garfieldharrison510]

Kobe was not the only one dedicated to his Daughters. I'am also. I love the dedication he had to his daughters. I'am the same way.

[@arianasykes1335]

There will never be another KOBE

[@nonchablunt]

his newborn's middle name is kobe.

[@eltonskankhaus3811]

Lets hope not .

[@DomoCuervoh]

Her composure. I’m tearing up listening to her talk about Kobe.

[@Kenji_Kun13]

Looking at that pic of kobe with the basketball hall of fame logo , and realizing we will nvr hear his speech made me start crying again ...

[@cishansen4162]

This tribute is beautiful. Thank you Rachel.

[@Repent247]

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV

[@King_drew]

It brings peace of mind to know the Lord!

[@cwp4eva]

Yeah but those girls he left behind would rather he be present here

[@King_drew]

@@cwp4eva let me remind you. Nothing supercedes God's Word. Absolutely nothing.

[@johnmoates5709]

Amen

[@Figs3]

“Now before him there was no king like him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart, with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the Law of Moses; nor after him did any arise like him” (2 Kings 23-25),

[@Justcruzinn]

So heartbroken & speechless 💔💔💔....Long live Kobe & GIGI!!🙏🏽

[@jdwl]

I will never get over his death....he was my idol..my childhood hero...

[@mecca4life1]

Thank you for this beautiful tribute 🙏🏽

[@Hans353]

Wow Rachel. Well done. Beautiful speech on Kobe. Very moving. 😥

[@AndSoBeneathItAll]

I’m just meeting Rachel through these interviews, but it’s one bright lining to Kobe’s passing. Great job 🌸 Rest In Peace & Power, Kobe. Prayers for all affected by this tragedy.

[@garfieldharrison510]

Rest In Power Kobe. Rest In Power Princess Gianna.

[@KevinChengDreamWork]

This is a wonderful tribute. Rachel brought out such a great selection of memories and moments of Kobe. Truly a heartfelt tribute.

[@Mr3824KB]

My hero, a true legend, a champion. Thank you Kobe 🙏🏽

[@donaldmerrick6626]

Rachel Nichols has always been one of my favorites. After this, all bets off! Absolutely incredible! You can tell she adored Kobe and is crushed! But, kept it together! Deserves an Emmy! As for Kobe; my favorite player behind only Magic! He was going to be even BIGGER in his next life! R.I.H. Kobe and Gianna! Rest In Heaven all who perished that morning! 😢😢😢😢

[@smash72cutlass30]

Well done Racheal, 3rd time watching 3rd time crying. I remember how close you were with Kobe and handled all this like a true professional. Can’t imagine how hard this actually was for you.

[@lydiaatiemo1018]

"But me and you, we are just going to be just fine"- Amen

[@beeppettis690]

Well done, Rachel. Mamba Love

[@siphonxele8627]

He was incredible...even guys that were older than him felt like he was their big brother...such was this man's character.

[@willperrier842]

Never have i cried this much. I know how many people idolized kobe and how it hurts. Its just so sad. Hearts to the bryant family. ❤❤

[@liamjay6181]

“We didn’t know what was coming” and he was right. He became the best player of all time.

[@kasperrieberg3495]

Liam Jay Maybe not the greatest !? But he put everyone on notice of who he was and how fearless he was

[@gregcampbell3052]

@@kasperrieberg3495 kobe is top 5

[@raiderwarrior2725]

Man Kobe talking about her daughter on the Kimmel show got me. This is heartbreaking.

[@MW-ob8jm]

I’m not American, not a baseball ball fan or anything but I must say that this guy had such a nice and sweet aura... such a beautiful soul that left this earth way too fast. It makes me sad.

[@andrewmendoza1578]

I love you Kobe, thank you for everything. We’ll keep you in our hearts and prayers forever. It feels unreal and it’ll continue to feel unreal for a long time .

[@tukiluka]

"Up high and down hard!" - Kevin Harlan on an 18y/o Bryant 😪

[@KVJ-w7h]

"With the facial" when he posterized people

[@DaFifaKid]

@@KVJ-w7h not to burst your bubble but harlan said that before and after kobe

[@KVJ-w7h]

@@DaFifaKid i know but it was always great to hear that

[@fruitcake4525]

While embracing her daughter, maybe Kobe's last word was " God, my daughter, my family ". feels sad man.

[@collinjamesguitar]

Fruit cake I’m a big aviation nerd as well as a lifer Lakers fan and Kobe disciple. Be comforted by this: From what I’ve seen from the NTSB, they didn’t even know they were crashing when it happened. They were blind in the fog and didn’t know they were descending into a mountain. It comforts me knowing they didn’t suffer or know that they were going to die.

[@damnson9170]

@@collinjamesguitar I really hoped they didn't suffer. I really wished that

[@Baztation]

Kobe is not just Kobe ...Kobe is a part of our family!

[@omgeoh]

I have no idea how you held it together throughout the whole segment. I can’t even say his name without tears coming out. Kudos to you Rachel.

[@Lootroq]

She ain't lying about that. I was literally just talking about him on Friday

[@duedate23]

Me too.

[@chrismoser9676]

Rachel is awesome- one of the most clearly genuine people in media

[@gfx2943]

Seeing GiGi next to her dad so much breaks my heart, she loved the game as much as her dad. I did the same when my dad took me to Baylor basketball games in the 90s. She would have been an amazing player. If anything it is comforting knowing they are still together.

[@cecedrake1601]

By far the best. Well said Rachel. Kobe was and still is the definition of greatness. Rest In Peace. May god continue to surround the family, my condolences.

[@d3gonzo837]

So well done, Rachel. Thank you for this

[@melanin_king]

Lost for words. I can’t even imagine going out wit one of my sons. I’d ask god if I could trade my life for theirs

[@loumelvincruz3776]

"You and me, we're gonna be just fine. They have no idea what's coming." Still brings 😢😢😢 in 2023.

[@shomari17]

😢😥😫wow the way he connected with ppl. Kobe was really an angel

[@calebrobinson2946]

This still seems unreal like out of all people KOBE AND GIANNA, this is unbelievable.

[@TomGorian]

It still feels surreal 💔

[@l.z.4336]

that induction ceremony will be so heartbreaking to watch... forever 824, FOREVER KOBE.

[@AngieTomlinson35]

I still can’t wrap my head around this

[@NatCouropmitree]

Such a heartfelt tribute. Thank you

[@BlastedBilly]

I had to watch this twice thank you Rachel and God bless you.

[@georgebrown7574]

Rachel thank you for your honesty, your tribute is by far the best I’ve seen and yes my dear Kobe will be in our hearts and minds forever, and never be forgotten, again thank you

[@MrRodQ]

Beautiful. Rest in Peace Brother, Rest in peace Legend, Rest in peace Inspiration.

[@MamaUnique77]

Kobe is a light you cant dismiss we love you

[@Jsjdhhfhfunc]

Rest In Peace Kobe we will forever remember you forever

[@stevenkunzer9027]

I was so lucky I got to see Kobe play, I remember a random league pass day watching the Lakers and seeing him drop 81. Just shows how gifted he was. He became one of my favorite retired players because he was brilliant.

[@beebeeflash2614]

what a beautiful little girl, so sad to lose both of them, devastating.

[@MichaelObi15]

So sad for Gigi man “I GOT THIS !!!”

[@Reborn77774]

TRASH cans

[@sd81a46]

Keep the likes at 24. Post a comment of support instead.

[@edwinmendoza5815]

Much love goes to you as well.Rachel

[@anwartemam5168]

It makes me feel so emotional and also happy when I hear you talk about Kobe! ❤️❤️✊🏾

[@scradinator2009]

This is the best piece I've seen about his life and legacy. Great work rachel Nichols

[@danakaleb4882]

Thank you Rachel!

[@alfredotrujillo4729]

"And we will keep talking about him." That's right we will. I'm finna tell my kids and grandkids about him whenever they here me "KOBE" something to a hoop/trashcan. Always and forever.

[@craighyde5001]

Talk about 3 absolute great men in the Hall together wow I can't even finish

[@julianyoung53]

Man this will forever hurt ....gonna truly miss u mamba your legacy will last to infinity

[@joshuaharris6934]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

[@jrgamingandstuffr7966]

Kobe Bryant will always be rememberd he is one of the greatest of the greats

[@slipperyslope17]

Bean genuinely loved Mac! Like Kobe considered him as a real friend. Which we all is rare for mamba

[@gabekcpoku9757]

It's 8/23/2020..Happy Birthday Kobe.Still can't believe u're gone.We don't live forever but our legacy does.Yours will forever live on till the end of life.Cheers to you "Birthday Boy".