Shannon Sharpe & Chad Johnson react to Kobe Bryant's parents selling 2000 NBA Finals ring | Nightcap

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Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson react to Kobe Bryant's parents selling his 2000 NBA Finals rings for $927,000. They discuss Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's deteriorated relationship with his parents and why it's important to distance yourself from negativity in your life.
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[@natesanti]

I graduated law school and my mom and sister told me they were too busy to come to my graduation. We lived in the same city. The whole time I was thinking, y’all couldn’t request ONE day off to come. That crap was the final straw in me trying to have a relationship with them. Fast forward and my mom has dementia and she lives with me because I’m the only kid that is financially secure enough to take care of her. I’m not cool with my mom or my sister, but if one of them ever needed me, I’ll be there. Cutting out my mom completely would have been the reasonable thing to do, but I could never be that cold.

[@stephcurry734]

You're a good person 💯

[@thetruedoctrineofchristnet7473]

May GOD BLESS you for doing the right thing!!❤

[@garyspan4209]

GOD-DID.................

[@Ron_De_Vous]

Sorry for that man, your mom can come live with me if u want

[@user-mw8uj1od4u]

My respects go out to you my friend!

[@fassmith5276]

No one but Kobe and his parents know the truth.

[@leonknight558]

The truth is his parents didn’t like his wife.

[@vanjones1749]

Agreed

[@williamcarter9066]

Or it’s just another story within the billions and billions of family dramas starting with Adam and Eve 😂😂😂

[@dominicruiz2385]

@@leonknight558why

[@alfioplays7443]

​@@dominicruiz2385 cuz kobe father told him to get a pre nup..and he did not get one..kobe's parents sold his high school stuff while he was alive...that has to tell you something..

[@adonnismoore5841]

Shannon Sharpe you should interview kobe parents we need to hear their story please

[@lailaready1851]

First off this makes me so mad. Vanessa should be thankful to Kobe’s parents without them there would be no “Kobe Bryant” and with no Kobe Vanessa would be doing only fans right now ! This girl has never worked a day in her life and is worth $600m + Thanks to Kobe and his Parents !

[@smikell9997]

I’m so glad he didn’t leave them a dime or any other memorabilia. It probably would be an auction right now too.

[@KCiAzN]

Kobe’s parents should never have any financial difficulties.

[@williammangus5526]

This is soulless…but I don’t know the whole story but I couldn’t do that as a parent smh; however, if they were broke then it is what it is. rip Kobe

[@williammangus5526]

Well i guess he had 5 so lol idk maybe i would have then if I was broke

[@teddylamar3190]

At all his dad played basketball as well ain’t no the Bryant should want for anything Kobe was so rich like how

[@mr1980ful]

@@teddylamar3190rich and selfish

[@dasho1324]

Facts but notice how Vanessa makes sure her parents are good regardless

[@sethhoward9300]

It’s deeper than what any of us will know. Family business

[@erik15th]

Exactly! Kobe STANS will never understand

[@noble604]

Shannon’s so irritating. He speaks with all this authority but he’s leaving out information we do know re: what happened before that wedding, much less all the things we don’t. 🤨

[@miked853]

@@noble604tell us what you know?

[@rogerblewett5595]

Yep 💯

[@JACQUEZJOHNSON23]

Yea no

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

She will not try to make amends because she treated them lowly at the funeral. Snoop and Shack acknowledged them.

[@Apoc6]

It’s called keeping the same energy. Kobe had that same energy towards his parents. She is just carrying it out.

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

@@Apoc6 well that’s why her mother has so little regard for her that she extorted her after her daughter’s child and husband died horrifically. Listen, I am not a fan of bowing down but sometimes,,, we have to think and act differently.

[@Yourlocalgoobert]

@@rachelderenoncourt3881vanessa tried to back out of a deal kobe gave to her mother so she sued and they settled out of court bc vanessa knew she’d lose more if they went to court

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

@@Yourlocalgoobert that girl was in mourning. Her mother shared in the retirement of both her husbands and benefited from her daughter’s marriage for 20 years. You know the universe has a way of showing us things. Whether we adhere is up to us.

[@Yourlocalgoobert]

@@rachelderenoncourt3881 wrong. She was kobes assistant and they nanny and vanessa tried to say she wasn’t gonna take financial care of her until she die even though kobe made that deal

[@ltrainn69]

Family business shouldn't be discussed without all the facts. RIP 🙏 The goat Kobe Bean Bryant.

[@jehoiakimsmith3152]

Don’t care what me nd my parents go through and I’m set for life they are too!!!

[@Apoc6]

Kobe’s parents but him off. Vanessa is just keeping the same energy on Kobe’s behalf.

[@pmdidd6271]

Vanessa is wrong people and so was Kobe that is why God did not allow him to stay here and enjoyed the millions that they birthed him to have. Not good. He was wrong. He would have been nothing without them. Dead wrong Vanessa you are evil for not acknowledging them at all.

[@Apoc6]

@@pmdidd6271 Kobes parents cut them off.

[@PatriciaRincon-qv9ux]

@@westside8514how can are cut his parents off ??

[@kavoniagilford9777]

Preach

[@user-iw1fl4gd5p]

"Many see, but few know." Everyone should stay out of it. Rest in peace, Kobe.❤

[@auwanaisgifted7346]

To my understanding, Kobe didn't have a wedding. They had a ceremony only with Vanessa's Mom. I'm not sure about the relationship between Kobe and his parents, but during the inception of Kobe dating Vanessa, his parents worried about her age and not race. It's been years but “street talk” was that the couple met when Vanessa was 16. His parents were afraid he would or could eventually go to jail for statutory rape. The talk was that Vanessas Mom forced Kobe to marry her without a prenup or she would report the relationship to the police and he would lose it all anyway. Please note this is only “street talk”. Today we know that history especially among celebrities, can come back and take your life. It was common knowledge that Vanessa was in high school and underage. The Bible says to honor your Mother and Father and your days will be long. No material possessions sold could keep me from honoring my parents. Great people and accomplishments don't come without sacrifice. Vanessa and her children live with Kobes's father's last name. It would only be right to honor his parents. It's an opportunity to teach your kids what love and forgiveness is. Vanessa forgave Kobe during a bad time in their marriage. I believe if Vanessa wants to meet her “Boaz” her heart must change. Why live rich and be in spiritual and emotional war watching both sets of parents suffer at a time such as this? RIP Kobe and may God restore the entire family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Sarahbaby876]

Exactly he let them struggle while taking care of Vanessa’s side of family more than own I don’t blame his parents for selling his stuff smh

[@davidbates9292]

My dad missed my wedding, he thought i was to young, and i was ,but he learned to love my wife, it's just people not having empathy, you have to look at the other person's perspective, and soften your heart sometimes

[@Bryan48950]

Have you forgiven him?

[@davidbates9292]

@@Bryan48950 yes he was protecting what he loved,and it took for me to become a grown man to understand that, once I had my own kids, I understood that completely, a man protects what he truly loves

[@motives88]

His dad didnt like his wife because her and her fam plotted on him and are now loaded off of him while they have to struggle.

[@UlyssesTed]

You probably were too young but you followed your heart and it worked out . Your wife accepts your decision about your folks? I think that's the difference here

[@damixtapeking2799]

So sad they never made peace before he died 😢

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Sometimes they shouldn't

[@tcharahancock8692]

Gil explained it best! It wouldn’t matter if they came or not. I would still make sure his parents are taking care of. Nothing is ever that serious

[@jdfodio]

Never attend weddings if you don't truly support the couple. That would be called a lie/hypocrisy.

[@TheRealCcE]

I did and the couple fell apart within the first 2 years. Sometimes you just have to mentally detach.

[@StonerKitchen]

but for your children its different....What happened to unconditional love??

[@ivyworth862]

@StonerKitchen you can love your child, but not what they do (or support their choices). Unconditional love is for the person, not their lifestyle, etc. I'm sure it was no surprise to the family because they knew the dynamics.

[@gorpim]

​@@StonerKitchen It doesn't exist Nor SHOULD it No human deserves that

[@StonerKitchen]

@@gorpim you're a happy person aren't you...

[@RicardoGarcia-li7bw]

I remember Gilbert tried to tell Shannon what actually happened but he kept cutting him off and didn’t let him speak about it as he clearly had his mind set up on who’s wrong

[@Womagical]

"Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee." Exodus 20:12

[@NeoClutch08]

Cause Gilbert didn’t know shit

[@Opieboi]

@@Womagical quote the Bible when it works for you

[@Womagical]

@@Opieboi I have nothing to gain from this but if the truth hurts just say OUCH! Kwame Brown and other former teammates have talked about Kobe treated his parents. He cursed Kwame out for giving them tickets to get in the game when they were standing outside. Kobe was born and spent his childhood overseas. If it wasn't for Bean he wouldn't know what basketball look like. No parent is perfect but can't do that and expect to prosper.

[@chadbinette3201]

If Gilbert's lips are moving it's probably BS. The dude constantly makes crap up or plain out lies. He had a whole podcast with an ex wnba player I believe ? All were complete lies about Caitlin Clark, saying she's 25, been playing college ball for 6 years, taking 40 shots a game. All LIES.

[@trennedyblair836]

Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant

[@RicardoGarcia-li7bw]

Gilbert is the perfect person for this because he actually has insight on this situation

[@ebonyman23]

I think he shined some light on it in an earlier take

[@skysimba8953]

​@@ebonyman23* ...shone some light.... ...he did shine some light... 😂

[@hey_its_branden]

Yea him and Unc talked about this on an episode earlier this month i think

[@andreandrews6237]

Gilbert knew NOTHING lol. He and Kobe weren’t guys that talked everyday, they weren’t even friends fool. Everything Gil says is also hearsay. Gil got on his pod today and said Scoot Henderson was 18 years old (he’s 20)… he said Marvin Bagley III was 22 when he was drafted (he was 19), he said- you get my point. Gil pulls a lot of “info” out of his ass and that’s documented. He doesn’t know a damn thing about Kobe’s PERSONAL life lol

[@RicardoGarcia-li7bw]

@@andreandrews6237 so you know who was close with Kobe? That’s crazy. I’d believe someone who was in the league rather than you tbh

[@mikedelisca]

Speaking on family business without full information is crazy. RIP Kobe

[@timothymoore2966]

They been churning out the content for this and it’s literally not a big deal. Kobe’s final ring oh no!

[@StullaKingKuul]

This why they call this man shannon a aunty, cuz why you gossiping on a dead man business

[@jamariohiggins815]

i mean what other context is needed. It's been enough information shared to have an opinion.

[@lifeisgood5698]

The problem is that he loved the mexican family more than his own family. Kobe was a asshole. Period.

[@jamariohiggins815]

⁠​⁠@@lifeisgood5698I mean tbh Kobe could have better the relationship. However I wouldn’t say he’s an asshole. His parents could have had a better relationship with him if they wanted to. Tbh for a son to develop those feelings a lot had to have happened to cause those feelings.

[@robertellis4644]

Kobe’s parents should have never been broke. They were there before his wife. Vanessa should have stepped forward and taken care of their needs. Cause without mom and dad, Kobe is not here. Never forget your parents

[@kingba7749]

Exactly 💯 Kobe loved his parents, especially his dad. They made sure he had a great upbringing. For something to happen once he became an adult, shouldn't have negated all that they did for him. When he died, he was worth well over 600 million. Don't get it twisted, the money was left to her, that's his wife, but she could've given them something decent.

[@looseassociation]

Vanessa had to bury her Husband and Daughter. And, still has 2 daughters to raise while managing the business related to a death. It was KOBES responsibility to take care of his parents

[@Oneshawdog89]

Vanessa is rich and miserable.. All that peanut butter and no jelly

[@travishylton6976]

@@looseassociation parents take care of the children not the other way around

[@Dusterbugless]

Obviously you didn’t hear what Shannon said. Dude was hurting that his parents cut him off and didn’t show up to the wedding. Kobe must’ve had some pillow talk with his wife about this.

[@filltheglass2618]

Kobe’s parents were pissed he married a 18 y/o Video Vixen. They never got over it

[@stanleed.harold5457]

They were wrong.

[@Noliestold-np6qi]

They know what those types of women are after.

[@user-vp5gw3vm9f]

Well 75% of that statement was correct

[@interceptingfist5682]

And turns out, they didn't know squat 😂​@@Noliestold-np6qi

[@Noliestold-np6qi]

​@@interceptingfist5682How is that? Those women are mostly gold diggers.

[@kingdionysus]

Anyone here saying they would never cut off their parents - be glad. You must have a decent relationship. Not everyone has that. Everyone's challenges in life are different, including with one's parents. You should accept that not everyone will react the same, even if it looks heartless to you, you don't know what someone else has been through.

[@ovedfranco7664]

I would never do that. My parents brothers and sisters come first.

[@Elvis._563]

​@@ovedfranco7664 No they dont......my life comes first......i have the right to do whatever i feel like doing

[@abigailzulu1500]

Kobe had a good relationship with his parents until Gold digging came along.....lol

[@Elvis._563]

@@abigailzulu1500 i know you wouldnt like someone else commenting about your family stuff without knowing any background or the ins and outs of whats happening to your family

[@ovedfranco7664]

@@abigailzulu1500 your hate towards Vanessa is obvious.we all can talk and talk and talk from ignorance.

[@ashaomar7193]

There is something to be said about parents . They haven’t talked to media . If they were money hungry they would have done an interview.

[@tabwin9072]

They could “never” be money hungry! They made him they taught him “Everything “

[@travishylton6976]

@@tabwin9072 kids owe the parents nothing

[@erinjordan6972]

OR wisely chose not to as there would possibly be questions for their actions as well?

[@NurseTEA24]

Love your story about your mom Ocho ❤ now I understand you … 🙏🏾

[@joselopez6595]

Kobe’s parents sold the ring back when Kobe was still alive. They had hundreds of items for sale. It’s the people who bought the ring back in 2011 (can’t remember what year it was). Kobe had a lawyer try and stop it , but his mother had been advanced $450,000. Kobe got back all but six items from his parents, and the ring was one of the items auctioned off back then. The person who bought it then is the one who auctioned it off now.

[@priztucker]

Bro Kobe shouldn’t have kept that grudge against his parents of all people. All that money and your parents suffering.

[@kimberlyjackson4084]

You most definitely don't know the TOTALITY of Kobe's family estranged relationship and really it shouldn't be spoken on so negatively due to the facts that YOU DON'T KNOW.. THERE'S a deeper backside than what's displayed to the public..

[@thecramptons]

Exactly

[@adamgress6675]

it aint that deep his parents are fucking selfish and always have been. even kobe has mentioned this. i dont think there would be much other reason to have bad blood considering what they just did. no excuse for them period.

[@user-is7ey9of5z]

​@@adamgress6675 . I. Hope. Yo. Family. Treat you. The. Same. Way

[@chantaywilkes2569]

Sad part is I just read that Kobe parents didn't even sell this ring the previous buyers did so wish these people would leave his parents alone and let them grieve in peace they dont mess with vanessa and what she sold since his death

[@smikell9997]

The thing is the parents sold the ring when he was still alive. That was the real reason for the fallout not the wedding they were selling his memorabilia for come up and he tried to stop it. it’s like selling someone’s Heisman Trophy his parents never respected him. That was the reason for the fallout.

[@bugginout3169]

Not all family members deserve to be your family. Not all families are built on love and adoration. Some people wouldn’t be friends with their parent if they weren’t related. Vanessa owes nothing to Kobe’s family but to continue to raise her family the way she sees fit.

[@jeanmarierochester5022]

WELL SAID.

[@factor2634]

@@jeanmarierochester5022 No Sense of morality selfish behavior

[@jamaicanlawyergirl]

Yet her family is entitled to his money? His parents birth him, his dad taught him basketball and help hone his skills. Took him to Italy to play bball and spent hours tracking him. His mom took him to those games. What did Vanessa do to earn anything? Except be lucky enough that he fell for her. Yet her mom felt entitled enough to sue her saying Kobe promised to take care of her in a certain lifestyle. But, his parents should starve. There is no way in hell, even if my spouse parent didn’t show to my wedding, would I allow them to suffer. No way. As without them, There would be no Kobe.

[@miskittt]

Just forget the fact that he’s Kobe because of his parents.

[@OC.TINYYY]

@@jamaicanlawyergirl Starve? His parents had millions & spent it all. So kobe cut them off.

[@valrice817]

Tragic😢. Please forgive your love ones! Time marches forward and the it’s not worth your peace! Love out loud!❤

[@SwaggerLikeUz]

I saw Kobe’s whole career from High School - NBA Retirement. I’ll never forget Kobe calling His own parents out saying “They never came to His games”. Family can be your biggest downfall. The Truth hurts!

[@DonRobinson-le6qp]

It's a damn shame that his parents had to resort to this...The estate of Kobe Bryant and his wife should be ashamed of themselves for not taking care of his parents!! Without the parents, there is no Kobe

[@jayb-vz5so]

My mother always told me and my siblings a child that disrespect their parents will not live out their days….

[@sebastianliwinski222]

Did you mean that a child will pass before parents?

[@elifaitedumervil2997]

No woman in life can make me neglect my mom, not even Mona Lisa

[@rbellot11]

Dr Umar is right

[@VeeMarieS]

She stuck by his side for over 20 years!! That’s longer than his parents

[@fredscott6083]

Kobe met Vanessa on a set of Westside connection video shoot. They hit off right and then, but the parents assumed she was a gold digger, and them having kids didn't change their attitude.

[@bboywolf]

She is and was

[@user-vl2ig6bz6c]

WRONG. Kobe met Vanessa at the Eastsidaz video shoot.

[@jasonwaterfalls9615]

@@user-vl2ig6bz6cno, it was at his KOBE music video shoot with Tyra Banks

[@TheRealMikeyP]

B you wasnt with me shooting in the gym!

[@ruffryder1ceelo]

how did u come up with that....serious question cause she could have got half of his money when he got charged with rape but she didnt@@bboywolf

[@heartbreakkid5463]

I'm a Filipino and Filipino parents have a saying that "a son or a daughter can watch and let their parents die of starvation but a parent will Never turn their back to their children no matter what"

[@Sarahbaby876]

Well that’s dumb saying

[@kennethjohnson8570]

Right now, the kids only have their mother's perspective. If the girls get a chance to see Kobe's dad and his resemblance to Kobe, I imagine they'd want to build a relationship with the grandparents. Think about it, the grandparents can provide the kids with untold stories about they're dad they have no knowledge of.

[@ConfusedBinaryCode-fq4tr]

Hopefully Vanessa is making sure that Kobe’s parents are straight financially. The gesture of real love in doing that would speak volumes on so many levels.

[@tonyt5487]

And she ain't do nothing but make money off his death

[@originalmhousen]

@@tonyt5487what are you talking about. He had a will and by law his children and wife gets everything unless in his will he had specific instructions.

[@originalmhousen]

@user-mk6op4zd5i because that is law, when you have an estate. If Kobe had a will, his lawyer executed the will. If he did not have a will, the court will issue an administrator like they did for Prince when he died. This is the order wife, children, if the children are young they will have a legal guardian until they turn adults, then siblings and parents are at the bottom.

[@rbellot11]

Dr Umar is right

[@brickflipper5273]

No matter what you must always hold mom and dad down. 💯

[@JAESCALES]

I be loving OCHO'S REACTION..... cracks me up everytime!!

[@marcusrichardson1460]

Honestly I applaud his parents for sticking to their principles. Most people will talk a big game then shut up when the heat gets hot.

[@Apoc6]

It’s called keep the same energy.

[@ED1989_]

Well they were wrong. Not only did he not have her sign a prenup she stuck by his side through Colorado when he should could've took him for everything. Having so much pride where you can't admit you're wrong isn't something to be applauded. Now you're selling your dead son's memorabilia because you couldn't set your pride to the side and accept his family.

[@marcusrichardson1460]

@@ED1989_if his parents felt they way I applaud them by sticking by it. Many do not.

[@ED1989_]

@marcusrichardson1460 Cool. And they have no relationship their grandchildren either congrats way to prove a point you sure showed Kobe.

[@Ezekial2517]

Holding grudges, especially posthumous, is stubborn and childish. If you’ve ever witnessed someone close to you holding a grudge with someone else close to you, and it truly was over something petty, you’d know enough not to appreciate actions such as this. It’s nothing to sit back and admire. It’s fucking sad and a waste of both time and energy.

[@yamaha226]

Imagine seeing Venessas family spending Kobes fortune that you helped him acquire. Be tough on mom and pop and the rest of the Bryant family.

[@kypl1910]

Not surprised if they haven't seen their grandchildren in years either

[@NinjaFingers19]

I mean they were estranged while he was alive. It’s not like she just took everything once he died. Plus she also been handling his legacy well.

[@YuckFouuuuu69]

Yamaha chata f up. They didn’t like her from the get go and she seems nice. I trust Kobe’s judgement. Yamaha chata f upppp

[@diegos1802]

The same person that had his kids, raised them while he was on the road to becoming a legend and supported him thru all the bs and never did him wrong? Na sometimes fam is toxic and kobe himself didn't support them while he was still here. That tells you everything you need to know

[@HiphopPushpromo]

It's true it is tough on them, but they haven't seen Kobe or their grandchildren in many years. Kobe's parents were mad at him for marrying so young and without a prenup. Also, Kobe spoke about how badly his father treated him. They just didn't have a strong relationship with Kobe and this caused a big riff between them.

[@Pikearea]

Ocho, Love to see you humble and learning from a seasoned man. It looks good on you bro! Good job.

[@user-wh5oo7eg7i]

They didnt even come to his last game before he retired either. Kobe had already accused them of just taking and taking when he was alive.

[@OC.TINYYY]

Yep. Kobe made sure they didn't come. All they did was spend his money & keep asking for more. Complained about a 6 bedroom house too. Talked shit on his wife before they got married....so much shit they did wrong. Luckily, this ring was a replica...not Kobe's actually ring he received. He had made one for them that was exactly like his.

[@firstnamelastname9215]

@@OC.TINYYYwithout them he isn’t able to do all what he did

[@user-zk8lf5xw4q]

They made him wtf u talking

[@johnnybrison4150]

Yea but when the kids get grown you gotta respect your kids.

[@chantaywilkes2569]

Hlhs said he didn't want them there or at the retirement ceremony that stuf they put on him was strong he looked so drained his last days I hope God got him now

[@shewr4664]

Who hurts more when Kobe dies… his parents, kids or wife? Ask a parent.. Vanessa needs to extend forgiveness to her in-laws for the sake of the kids… those kids need their grandparents too….. blood is thicker than water….

[@Apoc6]

You are going to thirst for water before you need blood. They disowned their only son. Keep the energy the same in death as you did in life.

[@Apoc6]

The kids wouldn’t like the fact that they disowned their dad.

[@Dru2037]

Vanessa lost her husband and child

[@shorty1103]

No it isnt.

[@BadTV1993]

@@Apoc6 lol for humans....you can go for days or longer w/o water...lets see how long you last w/o blood

[@pattucker2031]

Nah bruh a 19 yr old child being told he's making a mistake by his parents by not signing a prenup. Not a reason to cut your parents off. That MJ mentality isn't good in every part of life. Unc are you getting married without a prenup?

[@alexlol3260]

Facts, such a weak reason to cut off your parents. They give you everything and look out for your future but you gone let 1 High School sweetheart get in between your relationship and you taking care of them as they get older.. the pettiness from all sides is disgusting tbh

[@MrByrdis]

Well, dice roll worked out. She ended up sticking with him through all the bs, and still holding him down. She’s shown herself to be solid. Joke’s on his parents.

[@DaveHenderson-sg1uv]

​@@MrByrdiseven though it worked out for kobe they were right to tell him to get a prenup.

[@MrByrdis]

@@DaveHenderson-sg1uv I agree. That’s why I said it was a dice roll. Kobe got blessed and lucky.

[@PapiKD]

They didn't come to the wedding and sold off his stuff! He gotta keep the piece in his family as well

[@Ronstar45ongod]

Dang, that's absolutely messed up....rest in Power Kobe Bryant....

[@belindafoster-eb5sb]

It is so sad when you look at the big picture. Life is too short, and you never know. I lost my sister to covid, and I am so glad we were in a good place when she died. Even though we had our fights and didn't speak sometimes, I look back and see that was so trivial. RIP Kobe and wishing God's love to everybody involved.

[@Chawaui]

I saw that Kobe's parents sold the rings way back when and the buyer at that time just sold the rings....

[@QuestionEverything562]

You are correct.

[@jacquelinewoods244]

It wasn’t that Kobe parents didn’t want Kobe to marry Vanessa, they didn’t want him to marry any woman, when he marry, parents takes a backseat, everything goes to the wife, like it did.

[@kennythomas2516]

Truth, sad to say it, but Kobe parents love money more than him

[@a-tre8798]

Shannon Sharpe needs a better intro! He should let Ocho Cinco handle the intro

[@kevingutierrez6845]

I love this intro tbh

[@mrkrckvc4635]

Agreed, something like “Maaaan, you still ain’t subscribed? You better hit that thing” or whatever.

[@maleeks_world]

I love the intro 🙌🏾

[@Shalom813]

Yeah I skip 10 secs forward everytime I hear, “hey guys..”

[@ThrowEmBack]

@@Shalom813lmaooooo

[@DariusJones05]

I can respect his pops decision. If they had an understanding that a certain choice in life would cause a split, then all I can do is respect a man that stands on his word. I already told the wife there are things I will not budge on with my kids. I will always love them, but if need be I will allow them to live their life free of my judgement.

[@thecramptons]

Props

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

Right

[@e.j.1384]

No way in hell!..I would let my parents go begging and I live like a multi millionaire!!

[@michaelewell5529]

They are not telling the whole story. You don't know what you would do in his situation.

[@OutsideLookingInSports]

😂 you'd be dead... 🚁🏔️ 💥

[@briananderson9650]

What you mean. Kobe not here to take care of parents😮

[@Bodyhealthsoul]

@@michaelewell5529You don't have to be CLOSE to your parent, but you must HONOR them!!! For it is written, Honor Thy Father & Thy Mother so that you days may be long.

[@donyutejamaica631]

@@Bodyhealthsoul , Agree with you 100%! Kobe didn’t honor his mother and father…so his days were cut short! Facts! Sad!

[@jaydaynonchalant5910]

No matter how difficult things become between your parents they should still have been financially taken care of. They bring you in this world and they put you in the positions to be successful your dad was in the NBA like damn bro your parents the ppl who created you need money. Inexcusable. Vanessa would have never come between my family.

[@darlenejohnson659]

Preach

[@BadTV1993]

well , we see why Kobe parents didnt like her...they knew she wasnt real..a real one would have made amends with his parents after his / their child's passing, regardless of how he felt about them while he was alive...even if it's just so the remaining children can know both sides of their heritage.. a good idea, esp in light of Vanessa's own mama / side of family suing her

[@nanaamaakofi7795]

@@BadTV1993 always sad for the parents and family because they lost a greatest part of their life so early in life 🤔 hmmm

[@gorpim]

​@@BadTV1993 If KOBE didn't want his parents to have any money then she's being a loyal wife by sticking to that Period She was married to him Not his parents

[@shirleystarr9605]

The Bible clearly addresses what can happen to those who disrespect their parents. Most in-laws don’t care for each other. Kobe had enough 💰to care for his parents and immediate family. Glad his parents had something to sell. They raised Kobe well and didn’t deserve such treatment.

[@mambawatts]

You guys need to be informed… The ring was not his personal ring that is a copy gifted to his dad This ring was auctioned once and ended at 100 k + so the ownee who auctioned this ring is not their parents anymore.

[@RaidersRants]

They sold it a while ago...for 173k...it got resold from the owner(not parents) for almost 1M on March 30th. Parents didn't get nearly what it was worth

[@user-vince0718]

Dammmmmm 😮😮😮 really noway gold talks $walks 😮😮

[@BadTV1993]

the key: it wouldnt have been worth the current sold value w/o the tragedy happening.. :(

[@prettypractical3372]

Ocho Cinco’s reactions are HILARIOUS! 😂

[@MrHumatang]

We're getting basically the same convo between Unc & Gilbert, and then Unc & Ocho. Gilbert had insider info and made it an interesting discussion, but Ocho proves that you can don't have to know literally anything about a topic in order to make the convo engaging. Ocho is another level of conversationalist talent.

[@brkdown2319]

I bet Vanessa parents are getting some of Kobe money

[@jasonr.9863]

Vanessa’s mother tried to extort her-sued her because she claimed Vanessa would take care of her for life. They recently settled, I believe.

[@PInk77W1]

@@jasonr.9863I remember that

[@beth1321]

The GREED is deep.

[@zaywho314]

Vanessa knows everything.

[@lawuanaclark1497]

love you Shannon SHARP LOVE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@japatel88]

you both have incredible chemistry but youre really hitting another level with it. love the content

[@mgamble3385]

Honor your father and mother -period! Now, the money Kobe didn't want them to have Another man will enjoy your wife and money Sad🙏🏾

[@ericaking4026]

Did anyone ask if Kobe forbid Vanessa to give his parents any money after death . No one knows what his wishes were but them.

[@elmztana1201]

She kicked her own mother out the house Kobe provided her .

[@ericaking4026]

@@elmztana1201 because her greedy mother sued her for money that didn't belong to her. That's why wills are created so that once a person dies their wishes are carried out Kobe did not leave a will claiming to give his parents or her parents anything not 1 dime.

[@ElliotScottDating]

@@elmztana1201 Bc as soon as kobe died the mom tried to take everything from her.

[@PInk77W1]

Kobe died suddenly. He had no long term plan I’m guessing

[@joetorre3843]

GOD BLESS OUR HEARTS

[@jamaicanlawyergirl]

At the time of death, Kobe was actually speaking to his Dad from what I hear. They were the ones to nurture him and his talent. So he could be what he was. No man gonna ever make me cut off my parents. I may be mad for a couple of days. But, for years? Kobe was hard. I have a friend the same thing happen to but although she never forgot, she never kept the kids away from the grandparents and she help took care of the parents. Kobe wife can hold a grudge too. And she should even understand the parents concerns. As whole her mom sued her because Kobe promised to take care of her and got a settlement, his parents must be struggling to sell anything of his.

[@hahafreeman]

this whole situation is sad

[@garypeters2827]

We have to put the Kobe situation in context. Kobe was around 20 years old when he met a random girl on a music video set. If your millionaire relative, son, or friend met an 18-year-old girl at a music video and said he found the one, how many of you wouldn't feel the same way as Kobe did?

[@KillenEMsoftly]

at some point u gotta support ur kid. kobe picked a great woman who stuck by him til the end n raised his kids.

[@alexlol3260]

Good point, let’s put it into context. Imagine your millionaire son comes to you saying he just found the love of his life at a random set, they want to marry at 19 no prenup no plans nothing. Wouldn’t you be a little worried and advise him to be careful because he could get trapped, especially if you don’t know the girl at all?? Lets be real here, Kobe let Vanessa ruin their relationship and she’s reaping those benefits now sad truth

[@franknatti5367]

She was 17

[@ED1989_]

​@KillenEMsoftly exactly. Right wrong or indifferent he picked a woman and started a family. They chose not to support it and now we end up here. And he chose the right woman so ultimately his parents were wrong. She could've took everything after Colorado and she stuck it out.

[@chalkyblack7582]

@@ED1989_She wouldn’t have got everything lol stop it She would have gotten 168ms which Kobe would have made back in 5 to 7yrs top ✌🏾

[@kobebryant6484]

Thanks..👍

[@user-zd3rc5rm4p]

When Ocho find something out his reaction funny as hell

[@e.j.1384]

Daughter in law worth 200-400 million!…. Yet the parents are broke!!…SMH!!

[@JS-sy8do]

Can't let that happen if you love their son.

[@shadow_td]

​@@JS-sy8do apparently the parents were estranged and were against him.marrying young. Its been years sinxe they even seen the grandchildren apparently too Kobe even talkwd about how his father mistreated him. So im gonna trust kobe did rhe right thing in his mind

[@sirenejohnson6668]

@@JS-sy8doI’m with you on that.

[@raykay6009]

This why Umar said what he said about Vanessa, Latina hoarding all the money while the black parents are broke, and kobe parents never liked her because everybody knew she was a gold digger

[@flashsanders1331]

$900k is enough for me to live modestly for the rest of my life.

[@nserekoraymond8593]

Nice topic

[@fernandolucero3988]

I am so glad for Kobe because it doesn’t matter that your parents are the ones that gave birth, but if they are not happy with the woman you chose to share your life with and to have audacity to not show up to your wedding on your happiest day of your life that I’m glad Iam actually proud

[@smcdade4577]

Has anybody that loved Kobe reached out to the parents to see what they need? And didnt Kobe take up with her when she was 17 & he was 20?

[@oneofone_1333]

i saw Tmac with them couple weeks ago

[@skysimba8953]

Good point you've brought up.

[@Shoshana-yk9re]

Yes and he disrespected and swore at his parents when they warned him. Honor your parents. He didn't give his father credit in his Documentary and he said he wasn't inviting them to his Retirement Ceremony.

[@thelightknight7245]

What they fail to realize, Vanessa did Not give them a dime of the life insurance money. I don't blame him for selling the ring

[@skepchica]

Why would she give them his life insurance money? Life insurance is to cover the loss of your income and you can still cover expenses for your family. It's not a come up-- it's to take care of his children. Why are his parents selling his stuff??

[@thelightknight7245]

@skepchica 600 million. I think that's more than enough to cover your expenses and your own. Let's not forget how his parents wiped his ass, changed diapers and made sacrifices for kobe and his sisters to have. Without them there is No Kobe. Honor thy Father and mother. What do u mean why would she give them anything??? Is that enough reasons? 😅😅. I mean damn

[@thelightknight7245]

@skepchica why are they selling hus stuff? Let someone buy you a million dollar item that you have to maintain. You have to maintain and expensive house and it's not cheap.

[@skepchica]

@@thelightknight7245 I downgraded my house so I could keep my husband's memorabilia. When I reach a point where I'm ready to let some of his stuff go, it will be to people who appreciate it in the way I do. I'd never sell his stuff simply for profit.

[@skepchica]

@@thelightknight7245 I downgraded my house when I lost my husband. I may sell his memorabilia one day if I find someone it will mean something to, but not for money. It can't be replaced. That's probably why Kobe made them a replica, instead of giving them the ring.

[@kennethjohnson8570]

Unfortunately, Kobe and his parents issues weren't resolve and he tragically took this to his grave. Life is short people, resolve family matters that hinder our ability to truly love others.

[@fivedegrees4485]

Real talk! 💯

[@cryptodetective8226]

It was Kobe that didn't invite his parents. Its him that resented his parents for not accepting her.

[@ovedfranco7664]

I think you are right.i think Kobe talked about that if I’m not mistaken.

[@FettiTv58]

They were right abt her

[@hjames78]

​@@FettiTv58how? Seems like their marriage worked out to me. Plus, you don't need to agree with his decision but it's his life not theirs and his money that he made playing ball. I wouldn't recommend not doing a prenup but it's not my place to make that decision. Who knows exactly what happened but they should of agreed to disagree and let it be smh

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

​@@FettiTv58why say such a thing

[@alwaysvictorioushighlyfavo6065]

@@FettiTv58they sure were right about her!

[@dasho1324]

Gilbert arenas is needed for this topic , Shannon doesn’t understand that Kobe’s wife isolated Kobe’s parents

[@ROCKANDROLL707]

God took Kobe and placed him in wonderful care to be with his daughter,.. Rest In Peace 🕊️ Champions 🏆

[@nanaamaakofi7795]

Our parents see so much far into our life than we do , Vanessa is greedy because she's not helping her own mother but help others.she is greedy

[@user-gx7ry7dj1d]

YOU ARE ABSOLUTLEY RIGHT! NOW THE PARENTS ARE SUFFERING FROM HIS LOST AND THEY DON’T EVEN SEE HIS KIDS, THERE GRANDKIDS!!

[@BigCountry300]

Shannon be in everybody else business but when people talk about him he want to fight a man over jokes 😂

[@gladyskihara4736]

We need to get facts here. Kobe was 21 and Vanessa was 17 during their marriage. No sensible parent would allow such a union. Vanessa's parents had no issues with it cause Kobe was rich if he was broke, they wouldn't have allowed it. I am sure Kobe, Vanessa and his parents had a lot of issues but his parents were 1000% right in NOT attending his wedding.

[@DeitrichThomas]

This is crazy when my mom died I couldn't even go to her funeral because it was to far away I never got to talk to my Mom before she passed away either

[@jahoncourt]

why shannon acting like kobe parents was never in his life or something. They made Kobe what he is today basically. Even on bad terms you always take care of your parents especially when they gave you a certain lifestyle early on

[@naturesown1807]

That's where you wrong. Just cause they your parents don't mean that they get a pass for behaving a certain way. The world don't work like that. You wanna make excuses for yourself then go ahead but don't put that shit on everybody else.

[@jahoncourt]

@@naturesown1807 behaving a certain way? they were being good parents telling kobe not to date a 17 year old back up dancer. And looks where it got him

[@naturesown1807]

@jahoncourt Being a good parent is allowing your child to live their own lives and learn as they go. Not live through them and make decisions based on what you think they should do. Not to mention, does that exclude the fact that they tried to sell his memorabilia countless times since? I guess that was Vanessa too, right?

[@CR71987]

Take care your parents at all costs

[@mariosanchez8115]

At the end of the day, no matter what happened that is still his parents.

[@nikot.9920]

I feel for you Ocho, I feel the same way about my grandma and her final days. As for the ring, I get it. Family business is always gonna be messy especially when an unexpected death is involved. R.I.P Mamba and my condolences to Ochos for his mama as well

[@Tee-kc3pn]

I can't understand why Kobe didn't make sure they were taken care of. They had to do what they had to do

[@Apoc6]

The parents cut him off. Vanessa is just carrying the same enerfy

[@ElliotScottDating]

Bc they cut kobe off. Kobe tried.

[@SonyaJoylyn]

Just because they didn’t go to their son’s wedding, didn’t mean they should be banished for the rest of their son’s life.

[@EbonthePhenom]

They weren’t talking to Kobe or his family but were selling his things for money. Not good anyway h look at it. Their trifling

[@annmaloney4211]

I love the show!

[@LyricSkye]

I am glad his parents got close to a million for his ring. They should not be struggling period.

[@lawrencew.6326]

Why is Ocho always acting like he doesn't know what's going on when Shannon tells a story

[@jamesjones-dj9ty]

Honor your mother and father, that your days may be long.

[@mr1980ful]

Yep

[@macadon041]

It works both ways

[@miskittt]

@@macadon041That’s actually one of the 10 commandments. And which one is dead? Kobe!!!

[@hugozeledon]

love Ocho shirts.... Today is Colombia of 92-93. Wonderful team.

[@officialmkamzeemwatela]

This was a well documented story while Kobe was alive. His parents were horrible all through until finally Kobe gave up. No one should be rewriting history for his parents

[@joesmith3829]

At least all the memorabilia will go to someone who appreciates it.

[@loveandpeace3545]

You can see that Kobe's parents were wrong about Vanessa, she turned out to be a faithful wife who stayed with Kobe until death did them part.

[@Shaolin91z]

Faithful. 😂. More like she knew not to mess up. 😂. Fun to see this soap opera. 😆....

[@ddddddno24]

They were right about her in every way

[@miskittt]

Are you for real??? Witchcraft!!!

[@beth1321]

Faithful to the bag.

[@loveandpeace3545]

@beth - The one who was unfaithful was Kobe, if he wouldn't have been cheating, he would have never been accused of rape. So disgusting how he embarrassed his wife Vanessa.