Seriously, the only two living public figures that I stan for are Kobe and Barack Obama. That's it.
This shyt hurts so much. Been following this dude since ‘97 and watching him progress to the top is something that will stay with me forever. Not only that, but as I grew into a man you start to realize the immense pressure he was forged under, even if that shyt was sometimes of his own making.
The way he’d handled those tough situations made me think I could get through anything. I’d always tell myself that Kobe didn’t give up so I shouldn’t. And I don’t. And maybe that’s what he was trying impart all along.
RIP to my GOAT.