The Lakers’ tribute to Kobe Bryant before their first game after his death | Remembering Kobe

The Los Angeles Lakers show a tribute video of Kobe Bryant speaking about his love of the game of basketball and his family, accompanied by cellist Ben Hong of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
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[@gsw5891]

I think what makes this even more impactful is that the cellist, Ben Hong, had just lost his ex-wife to breast cancer. He broke down and cried in the tunnel after he finished. He said, “I felt this connection with everyone who was suffering because I was suffering....I told my son I had also been playing for his mother. It opened up all those scabs of sadness.” A moving tribute to Kobe, and for Hong, his ex-wife as well.

[@volcommadness]

Shawn Weisner oh wow that’s so sad! Thank you for sharing this 💜

[@Ryansteezy]

And for all the people involved in this terrible crash 🙏🏽

[@nornay89]

Shawn Weisner Wow. Thank you for sharing this.

[@jacob336]

yo yo ming doesnt have sexual partners

[@FRF1NN]

❤️

[@Ness06256]

Who else is crying while watching this 😢

[@Spawnwick_Boseman446]

Me also

[@rsracrs19]

Ness G 😢

[@dondada6839]

I am and I haven’t since my grandpa passed away 😞

[@felixly5883]

When i heard his voice...

[@diplomat2676]

I can't believe he's gone

[@garebear1013]

Clip of Kobe watching Gianna score with the proud dad smirk really struck the feels

[@jacobmcvay123]

Garrett Ashford that was the one that did it for me. She really was on another level. He knew it. It was the look like “she could be one of the greatest women to ever do it.” And then this. Such a horrific tragedy.

[@TheThatonekid211]

Yesssss bro

[@gowoody8109]

that part got me man

[@cate.villalon]

😭

[@jesussaldana8430]

Me as father it hit me also 😭

[@lmao7541]

K - Keep O - On B - Balling E - Everyone

[@morrisrich1430]

Wow love that. Should be a t shirt bro

[@morrisrich1430]

But right now balling has just been tears for everyone 💔😪

[@Drew311Drew]

W - Wash U - Ur H - Hands A - Always N - N**ga

[@nestaranderson2015]

Z4 PRO 💜💛💛💜💛💜💛 So cool.💛💜💛💜💛💜🙏🏽🙏🏽😢😢🟪

[@zekelandowner5029]

Man that’s deep bro

[@pauline5745]

Gosh, it's like he wrote his own eulogy. It was beautiful and very inspirational.

[@LAREBELDE11]

GinH yes!!!!!! Usually others talk family members, friends, etc to help create the eulogy but this one man felt like he did it himself it was the best I had ever seen

[@Bilnation]

That was the most beautiful tribute I’ve ever seen. Legends never die!!

[@coybi]

So he's not a legend?

[@popi9906]

dgnty 😢😔💔

[@SheffKhalid]

dgnty he meant spiritually they dont

[@kasperrieberg3495]

dgnty You know what he ment !!!

[@Nikz0091]

Ever 😢

[@hannahwelch5199]

my goodness in those last couple minutes when he started talking about his wife and daughters i could not control the tears! my god such a tragedy i still cannot believe

[@morrisrich1430]

All I can comment is 😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪

[@oscarembola9486]

Hannah Welch Neither Can I .😥

[@hoodatheist5549]

That was his little princess.

[@dzekochen1202]

this is so hard to process..

[@volcommadness]

Everytime they start showing the pictures of him and Gigi I always break. It’s literally impossible to not cry

[@evopridemofo50]

2 years after n this still hits!

[@donikquac]

Yesssss it does so heartbreaking 💔 how do anyone moves on from such a tragedy

[@fredrickblackwell9373]

💯

[@fredrickblackwell9373]

Watched Kobe Muse on Showtime again last night. Still hurts😔

[@HarshvardhanKanthode]

Still can't fully believe it

[@Johnzhang1225]

that cello is such a beautiful instrument that brings out emotions and memories, I know Kobe can hear it too

[@dnn32]

The notes are also dramatic, plus kobe voice in the background preaching hard work to realize any dream in life. Just tears man!!! I gotta confess smth, I decided to go back to school this semester for the pre reqs in my masters program. Kobe' words inspire me to keep going and learn to love the process of those long days studying.

[@shawnfrancis8744]

agent 007 respect

[@sillyqueen79]

Amen rest In paradise Kobe and Gigi we love and miss you so much 💯💯🙏🙏🙏

[@nehemiahmendoza1323]

"I gave my soul to this game" Kobe Bryant 💯

[@joeyaknow1103]

The lakers out here tryin to make everyone cry

[@brianconnelly4704]

They're succeeding lol

[@zminc.8496]

@@brianconnelly4704 yo mom

[@koty4558]

That little girl will never know her father 😭😭

[@nhlover]

And her sister

[@sg0490]

Never remember her dad

[@thanosss4673]

Koty Ginther she will. Koby and Gianna's spirits will live on in the hearts of ppl and trough that she will know them.

[@Shon9tilR]

She will see them again one day.

[@jctell1014]

But she will know of him one day. And think of the awe his story will inspire...

[@pureseduction93ce38]

Kobe💜Bryant is simply the 🐐 of LA💛 .

[@YGacs]

^ bruh stfu (edit) wow the guy on top of my comment deleted his. I guess his comment is wrong. Kobe is the goat, not whoever you just said.

[@e420kill]

As someone who has lived in LA my entire life yes he is! I went to 5 Lakers parades because of him !

[@danny0199]

Yup

[@bronxbully6261]

Magic Johnson

[@jreyes2446]

Reppin from Kansas City, KOBE is a 🐐!

[@gmor4330]

I got more into basketball and started watching basketball because of him 😭😭

[@hightimes5309]

Yup

[@19rave19]

Same man.. He's motivated us not just with his work ethics, charisma and athleticism but his determination to give his all for the love of basketball.

[@danyboo2486]

2 years and a half later, I still miss Kobe….This made me cry. He gave us everything💛💜 LEGENDARY!

[@josebrito1987]

I still do :(

[@garagegymtrainingcamp]

“But the most important thing you can do is pay everything that youve learned forward to the next generation to come and that’s truly how you create something that last forever”

[@michaelarriola.11]

I was born in 1991, this man was my MJ... He was the ultimate competitor. Always left it all out on the floor... Man..😭💔

[@Micisme86]

He was your Kobe

[@Viper72]

Same brother… he’s who ignited my passion in high school and helped mold my work ethic. I straight up ugly cried in my car in the parking lot of Home Depot when I saw TMZ reporting first that Kobe died… I didn’t want to believe it… but then ESPN finally updated and confirmed it. I swear idk why it hit me so hard… maybe because I knew he deserved his second chapter in life more than most.. I’m just ranting now driving far watching Kobe videos making myself cry again. 🥴

[@takuosayi9232]

The thing that upsets me is that a baby will never remember her father

[@hi4827]

taku osayi Both of them will not

[@sp8295]

That little Capri is just gorgeous. She will grow up in love. Hugs to Natalia and Vanessa, I am sorry this happened to them. I read those autopsy reports, their bodies were dismembered, broken, mangled insides obliterated Kobes burnt. Some of the other victims were practically left with 1/4 of their body. This is traumatic for every person and their loved ones on that aircraft. It seems like it was their time to go. The events that lead up to the crash. Even going to church that morning. As horrible as it is, it was their time. May they all rest in peace

[@roniacurin9415]

She will, if they will always remind her of how great her dad was.

[@marinaaliongco]

@@sp8295 I just read the autopsy last night and it was horrible.. I just couldn't accept that they suffered that kind of death..it was too much.. unbearable for anyone 😔💔😔 a legend like him didn't deserve to die like that..all of them didn't deserve to die 😔💔😔

[@jalonstamps6719]

She will

[@jaybuzzkill]

What a Beautiful Tribute! His daughter, was such a reflection of himself...

[@jessefelipe8026]

It’s 22 bout to be 23 and still don’t feel like he gone

[@Videogamelover58]

Ikr 😔

[@matthewj16]

😭😭when he says the hard work is actually the dream, that sums up Kobe Bryant😭😭

[@SDA5up]

4:45 his face.. he just knew there was so much she was gonna accomplish in the future

[@mustafaselmanergun]

😐

[@jacobmcvay123]

She was on another level for her age. The other girls look like cones when she goes by. And she’s doing spin moves and cut backs some varsity boys can’t do.

[@HeatherLynseyMusic]

That look was pure admiration of her talents. Looking at her like she hung the stars in the sky. Makes me so sad 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@unisybale5602]

I still cannot believe that he's gone 💔💔💔💔💔😭😭😭

[@rochim.1192]

A very heartfelt tribute for Kobe Bryant.

[@theosaunders7321]

This hurts so much bro

[@Emily-bg2zc]

The most influential and motivational NBA player EVER!!!

[@tevo1192]

Just when I think I'm over it...my eyes start to water.

[@kristinLB]

Exactly what I just posted on another page. I have really been sad, like just in a funk for 5 days. Thinking about the chopper situation, his wife getting the news, how her life will be so different, seeing all these men cry... looking at pics of Gianna and their bond. It’s just so messed up.

[@morrisrich1430]

Like I tell people watching these Kobe tributes and talking about him good luck because I know I wouldn't make it without crying 😢

[@stankoziol9292]

sorry..but i donot support musicians..actors..professional athletes and news people as some great people..all are useless to society..they have no value to me or my life..when i need my car fixed i call on a mechanic not a musician..get my point? anyway. great people are defined by their life..as in harriett tubman..abe lincoln...etc.etc..society puts too much emphasis on these types of people..

[@Tofee]

Stan Koziol everything is not about you

[@chungus5881]

@@stankoziol9292 You putting this comment on this video is low. You said "Great people are defined by their life". Kobe was one of the first NBA stars to support the WNBA and that's probably why there's commercials of NBA stars showing their support for the league. That's not to say it isn't genuine who knows. He was definitely great, even if his impact wasn't as big as Abe or Harriet. Also, this isn't about you.

[@christophe8430]

will never forget the 2010 finals, more specifically game 7. I was in high school in Belgium. The finals were in the middle of the night here during our final exams. Stayed up everynight anyway to watch these games chatting with a fellow basketbal loving schoolmate. Man those where the days. I'm going to miss you Kobe! I will forever cherish those moments of joy and wonder you gave us. Thank you.

[@xhenetaberisha5320]

Christophe Buyck OMGGGG, this comment gave me chills..

[@sheevedaily1060]

‘In the words of Kobe Bryant, Mamba Out. But in the words of us, not forgotten.’

[@moneymaker7649]

I Cannot believe that kobes body is just lifeless and laying there dead. A guy with so much life and energy is just seperated from his body. Its so tough for me to think that he is not somewhere after life . It has to exist a life after dead.

[@jctell1014]

You are absolutely right. There is. Once the body dies, the soul continues living. My hope is that Kobe's faith was in Jesus Christ and that he and his daughter are now in heaven with him.

[@HeatherLynseyMusic]

JC WillTell he was a Christian man and often talked about blessings from above. May all those on that chopper rest peacefully.

[@rayp2679]

This was hard to watch. I haven't cried like this in years

[@morrisrich1430]

Join the club

[@mmadaddy6751]

Ray P I feel you bro 😞

[@stevecasillas3274]

Love u everyone,,,love u all

[@MrFadolous]

4 years and it still hurts the same. Gone too soon

[@ericcartman8007]

He wasn’t just one of the greatest he was the greatest

[@TesfayTesfamicael]

This hit me the hardest from the pre-game stuff...Ben Hong did great and it was nice hearing kobe again! Miss you mamba!

[@volcommadness]

Just makes me cry hearing his voice during this whole thing. Man this hurts

[@morrisrich1430]

You not alone 😥

[@deathsfavorite]

Ben Hong did such an amazing job

[@jeffpierce7187]

The music from Ben Hong's cello is beautiful

[@samporter7018]

It gives me chills

[@youyouooxx]

Yea never heard of Ben Hong until this clip. What a gift, and heart felt work of art dedicated to Kobe and Gigi.

[@CSIme]

Still can't believe it....last person I would have thought would leave this soon 🤧

[@soolthegreat1581]

My childhood hero. Just hearing his voice got me teary eyed cause he is not with us anymore. MAMBA 4 LIFE

[@tyroneloki5131]

the daughter is what got me, to see such potential end is heartbreaking

[@MoonlitVision]

Kobe i love you.

[@caivue3314]

Man was true legend and his legacy will live on in our heart.

[@maxxsroadtoironman4045]

@@Zenigundam dude go away. ur nothing but dead weight.

[@310chris18]

Kobe's daughter had that DNA she was going to be the greatest WNBA player of all time. This sucks the WNBA was waiting for this girl to come up she was the future she was going to save women's basketball

[@michaeltolan3500]

So sad

[@cameronsteptoe6142]

Facts tho... :/

[@TheDarXide.]

I'm a father of a little 8 year old girl. When I saw Kobe giving his little girl a kiss, I lost it. I lost it real bad!😢

[@walkerwayz5039]

This part was very well done and special.

[@javierlandry7246]

Finally after a week, I have the opportunity to be alone in my apartment and CRY out loud for this pain.

[@bronxbully6261]

You know what's so wack his daughter that was just like him died with him she would have carried on his legacy

[@jctell1014]

You know how I see it? She did. She's a legend now, just like her dad. She did something she supposedly could not do because she was a girl...follow in her father's footsteps. Kobe said he would be greater than Jordan. People thought he was crazy, because they thought it was only about basketball. But Kobe knew that being great was bigger than basketball.

[@kristinowens899]

Maybe one of the little girls will play. We can hope.

[@bronxbully6261]

@Money Barksdale iam from new York but never been a fan of the Knicks but salute fam

[@sp8295]

I believe she would of had a tremendously tough time on earth without her father. Their connection was very special

[@holdencollins8726]

There is no right way to say goodbye to a legend so soon. The Lakers did as right as they could. Well done to whoever put this together.

[@Bomezy]

I lost it when they showed GG she would have been something special. 😔😔😔

[@morrisrich1430]

That hurts the most man

[@__G___]

Not would have , she was something special

[@jctell1014]

She already was.

[@iTzKorupted]

This broke me. Hug your children and loved ones every chance you get .

[@DRIPSIRIUS]

Man i can't stop crying.

[@adamsahib]

3 years ago already. I think that in 30 years this will still feel like it just happened. A moment in history that will be etched in so many of our minds for the rest of our lives.

[@renzo2k20]

well said i’ll never forget this day.

[@dmadc8959]

2021 im still crying

[@r0yalk1ng52]

The tears are tears of joy watching ALL those past clips reminded you of when and where you were when this special incredibly talented young man was "painting his canvas." Wasn't his LIFE ART contribution beautiful? He inspired, motivated, with words of wisdom and actions. Thank you LA LAKERS for a proper fare well.

[@jcartwright9036]

He did have an artistic flair, Kobe and Roger Federer move beautifully on court. Some of his dunks would get a 10.0 for artistic impression at the Olympics

[@baldinihoudini3221]

One of the hardest things I've watched. God mamba we love you man rest easy you, gigi and others. This is so hard man thanks for being great !!

[@ChaoticOCE]

Not just my favourite basketball player, my hero

[@chrisg3492]

This was the saddest week in Los Angeles history. I’ll never forget how sad people were throughout the whole week leading up to this game. Especially as a Lakers fan here in LA

[@anthonyvu3968]

Smashed my heart into a billion pieces. AND yet I want more. Rest in peace Mamba.

[@morrisrich1430]

Yeah I know right why do we keep doing this to ourselves let's celebrate him I've cried 4 days straight cried myself to sleep a few nights I feel apart of my childhood was taken from me I'm 33 so imagine how I feel I watched the 3 peat and everything so yeah it's been hard

[@cherrysoms7651]

It has been a year kobe, still remembering u

[@KCKhan-zn7qg]

This was the most beautiful tribute I've ever seen. Putting this together was art itself. Tears tears tears

[@penguin16813]

2 years later I can’t watch this without crying

[@naomim.8760]

I still can’t believe it. 😭

[@Mhaqqim]

First person I don't know at all that I shed tears for their passing. That says something..

[@edub3628]

“Mamba Mentality” I’m tattooing that in my brain for the rest of my life!! Thank you Kobe all those times I went through my struggles you helped me get through them watching your interviews, highlights, and just watching you be a great dad really pushes me to be better I love you for that!

[@wongchai807]

In Kobe's own words, it was beautiful. 💔❤❤😥

[@ThatsSoBeba]

This had me BAWLING like it was my husband, son, Freind, father.. so beautifully done.

[@Capt..obvious]

Literally all LA will be at the ceremony. Streets closed, freeways empty, everyone calling off work. Literally ALL of LA will be there...

[@jordanjohnson9866]

Not Literally all LA people will be at the ceremony but a lot of LA people will be at the ceremony. Ceremony will be in Staples Center. Staples center Capacity is like 20,000 people. LA has over 4 million people, LA county has over 10 million people, and Greater Los Angeles Area has over 18 million people. I love Kobe, Gigi, and seven of their friends. I love all the Lakers Greats. I love Lebron.

[@andreezification]

The greatest basketball player I've ever witnessed. Thank you for the best years of my life Kobe Bryant...godspeed.

[@gorillacannible3198]

I can't, I can't watch any more. It just hurts too much.

[@Samjie]

Death always takes the most beautiful, pure people. In all my 19 years, I have never met such an incredibly inspiring individual, the perfect father. When they started showing pictures of him and his family, I just starting bawling. I pray for Vanessa and his children, may they find strength and peace.

[@user-co4gc4jm6r]

Rest in peace daughter and dad

[@mattscalese5799]

Watching this on 8/24... love you Kobe

[@kimjimenez8752]

This was the most humbling video of respect and remembrance.. thank you yes I am crying

[@hadzi27970]

Man almost a year and wound still feels fresh

[@TrueIISelfLLC]

As a kid who lost his dad in 2011 losing my Superman of life and then losing my Superman of basketball in Kobe just broke me in ways I can’t even fathom. The reasons I love Kobe so much was that I saw so many qualities of my dad in him, the work ethic, the wisdom, just being the best YOU possible with all the God given things but the things we can learn and pick up as well as we keep refining this block of ice that’s our life into that perfect sculpture that God has made us out to be its just on us to become that

[@ifydeoracle5508]

I can't stop missing u KOBE

[@jsa8368]

11 months later it still hurts every time i watch this

[@juliolois7794]

I still cant believe this happened, makes no sense.

[@blankgamer4365]

Yeah so unreal 😭

[@akashxoxo386]

Yeh I was hoping for Kobe to tweet out that day sayin he’s not dead. But never happened :(((()

[@ninjanitorgaming]

Man.. it’s been months.. but this sh** still wont sink in.. Rest In Peace Kobe & Gigi.. and everyone in that accident.. Love and peace to everyone who were devastated from their passing.. God bless..

[@dub_slade1179]

*the sadness goes down a little after his death then they do this* Me: god why *grabs tissues* :(

[@irvinepoker3187]

the funeral didn't even start yet . the sadness wont stop

[@melvinboles7773]

that me

[@ondadeadlocs3711]

same, I try to get away from all kobe media. I can't even watch without this dark sad punch

[@Tofee]

On dadeadlocs i swear bro you could be in a good mood then u see a post about kobe then it just hits u 😔

[@2G1rls1Pudge]

😭

[@s.limerre]

im not the only thats cryin... you cryin too 😞💜💛

[@Undefeated-]

Born in the 90’s in LA all you knew was Kobe. He was more than a man, a hero, he was a god. As a grown adult this was the most shattering news of my life. I cried my eyes out before, during, at halftime, after the game, even right now im still crying. It hurts. Rest im peace Kobe. I love you

[@bmorefinest5965]

It's too much for me I can't keep watching 😭😭😭 R.I.P Kobe & Gigi and the rest who lost their lifes it's just to much life is so short but we live to fight another day. God bless America 🙏🙏🙏 God bless the Bryant family and who ever you are that's reading this comment... God bless you and yours I'm out 😢 love you Kobe Bryant 💔💔💔

[@arceliossmellios8905]

Take care ❤ May God bless you too

[@nbssgoon]

still makes me cry to this day

[@justlove2072]

Wow.....Him & GiGi truly had a connection!!! I've been numb every since Jan 26th.

[@damson2809]

This hits me in the feels mang

[@e420kill]

Rest in Peace mamba and Lil mamba ! And all the other passengers on that helicopter.

[@notoironfist1280]

still here after 2 years. Mamba forever 💛💜

[@fun2badult]

Grew up watching Kobe from the City of Los Angeles. You never know how someone was precious until they're gone. I still can't believe Kobe is gone.

[@wayne3078]

Now that was beautiful and so well put together

[@sk8majic367]

We miss u Kobe. Thank u for the great moments in the nba. U are a legend

[@lemoncake5777]

Simply beautiful! Now it all makes sense to me why Kobe came into the league at just 17 years old. Little did we know his time on earth would be short lived. Thank you Kobe for teaching us all the Mamba mentality! May your deposit in this earth live on for generations to come! 💜💛

[@KingJewel]

I watched this live on TV and felt the emotion that day. One year later watching this again and still feeling that same emotion. it just doesn't seem real

[@a.g.j.0388]

I thought I was done crying but I guess not 🥺

[@morrisrich1430]

Yeah I know right lol man I'm going to miss him 😭

[@debrajames6316]

@@morrisrich1430 We will all miss his touch of greatness.

[@rubenscott3972]

It’s hard watching him and his little girl

[@hankjohnson593]

On Compton south side crip we miss and love you kobe thxSS for all tha good memoriess laker or nth

[@ILYASS.SCH1]

Kobe Smile gets me every time .. I know he’s in a better Place Right Now . Rest In Peace Kobe & Gigi 🙏😔❤️

[@nabaasarachel4772]

For a 41year old, he left quite the legacy. Mehn this was a life truly lived. All glory to God. I am inspired. God protect this man's family. Bless them and sustain them in your love all the days of their life in Jesus' name.

[@nickdavis6035]

A whole year and this still has me breaking down crying

[@AS-js7kb]

3 years later, hardly ever watched or followed basketball and it still hurts.

[@williamalbertsanchez]

Man just when I think I can watch this video without shearing tears 😭😢

[@morrisrich1430]

Yeah good luck with that buddy I thought the same thing

[@junie437]

He will NEVER EVER be forgotten.🙏🙏🙏