Michael Jordan reveals the final texts he shared with Kobe Bryant before NBA icon’s tragic death
NBA GOAT Michael Jordan has spoken about the final text messages he exchanged with late LA Lakers icon Kobe Bryant
Michael Jordan once revealed the final text messages he exchanged with Kobe Bryant before the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s tragic death in 2020.
The Chicago Bulls legend and the Lakers icon enjoyed a brief rivalry on the court, facing off towards the tail end of Jordan’s career when Bryant was still a youngster in the league.
But the pair developed a close personal relationship off the court after their respective retirements.
Bryant modelled his game on Jordan, mirroring the five-time MVP’s high-flying athleticism and lethal mid-range scoring ability.
And the Lakers star applied those skills to drive one of the most successful careers in NBA history, winning five championships, one MVP and two Finals MVPs between his maiden season in 1996 and his retirement 20 years later.
Bryant tragically died – alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others – in a helicopter accident in 2020. He was just 41 years old.
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