"When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died." - Michael Jordan | CBS Sports

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Published 2020-02-24

Michael Jordan spoke at the memorial for fellow NBA great Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles. He compared their bond to a brotherhood in a tearful tribute to the late Lakers legend.

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All Comments (21)

@LLcoolDre2728 4 years ago

They better not meme Jordan for crying this time. He gave one of the most heartfelt speeches I've ever heard.
@Deetrim 3 years ago

My dad called me a year ago to tell me of Kobe’s passing, and I remember thinking “wow I can’t imagine how Vanessa feels” 10 months later my dad unexpectedly passed. And now I know exactly how she felt. Love hard, tell people you love them. Life is so unpredictable, and we can never hit rewind
@thekilla6003 8 months ago

“everyone always wanted to talk about the comparisons between he and I, I just wanted to talk about Kobe”.. that shit hit hard man
@mr.schwiftybeats429 10 months ago

it’s amazing that MJ was still able to speak so clearly while tearing up. a real man performs no matter what the emotional pressure is. honorable.
@wulbur4411 4 years ago

'When Kobe Bryant Died, A Piece Of Me Died'' 11:23
@Master-mf5vt 3 years ago

MJ has a whole speech but barely looked at it…that’s how u know this was from the heart
@miketurns202 1 year ago

Even in retirement Jordan came through in the clutch…amazing words…R.I.P Mamba.
@Squicx 1 year ago

I can't imagine how he must've felt. Knowing you were his idol growing up, it's possibly on the same level as losing a kid. You can tell he misses Kobe deeply
@thedarklord1569 4 years ago

When Michael Jordan speaks, you shut up and listen.
@MatthewHsuHsuperman18 4 years ago

MJ lost his father to tragedy too and now his "little brother." Heartbroken.
@k1ngaagaard 7 months ago

I am about to run my usual 5 miles before work...I never was like that until you died, I sobered up and realized what I needed to do to better myself like you did every single day. Coming up on 4 years sober now, and I miss you Kobe, thank you for making me a better man in all aspects of my life.
@herschelschueler 1 year ago

I don't care what anybody says about MJ after The Last Dance came out or before that... this is one of the most sincere and most beautiful speeches or eulogies given ever. I have nothing but respect for this man.
@emmanuelkazonis412 4 years ago

Episode 5 last dance ... Kobe said I wouldn’t have 5 rings without Michael Jordan ... there wouldn’t be a Kobe Bryant without Michael Jordan, these two guys loved each other ... RIP Kobe ...
@georgebaxter170 4 years ago

“ it’s rare to find friends like that” that hit hard
@matchbox8135 9 months ago

MJ and Kobe the Real Goat of the NBA. Never flopped
@asap_tap 6 months ago

"When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died" I just dropped a tear when I heard that. Still can't believe he's gone forever. RIP Kobe your legend lives on in our hearts.
@kahnsealable 4 years ago

"When Kobe Bryant died. A piece of me died." Jordan NEVER allows himself to be in the public eye. or show emotion. Kobe really meant the world to him and it shows.
@bigmac5066 4 years ago

Michael Jordan nailed that speech, I didn’t know Jordan was such a great speaker and story teller. He sum up a 20 plus relationship in 12 mins unbelievable.
@JABM-AU 9 months ago

This is what I love about the 80s and 90s era of players... the respect they have for one another.
@guero8820 1 year ago

3 years later and I still can't believe. He had so much left in his tank to complete. RIP Kobe. Jordan you put a big smile on his face from heaven