Grew up with you

I watched you from even before I was able to understand basketball. I didn’t just grow up watching you. I grew up with you. You inspired me. You taught me what success looks like, and what it takes. Most of all, you gave a kid moments of joy and amazement almost every single night at times when they were hard to come by. Thank you and rest easy Mamba…

And we both know, no matter what I do next

I’ll always be that kid

With the rolled up socks

Garbage can in the corner

:05 seconds on the clock

Ball in my hands.

5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1

Love you always Kobe.