“Some pretty cool memories that I’ll keep forever,” he said. Ingles later got a photo of him guarding Bryant that night to go with a pair of special-edition Bryant sneakers with the game’s date on them. “Just seeing all the entertainers, all these people you grew up watching on TV. That was my first time ever seeing Snoop Dogg like that. “And he heard me! And he said, ‘What’s up?’ I said ‘What’s up?’ Put my hand out. (Black Mamba, KB24, Vino, Showboat, Little Flying Warrior, The Eighth Man, Lord of the Rings) Position: Shooting Guard and Small Forward Shoots: Right. I noticed him and was like, ‘Oh s-, that’s Snoop Dogg,’ ” Favors said. I turned around and saw Snoop Dogg walk in past us. “Whether he made or missed, he could’ve shot from half court, and they still would’ve cheered.”įive years later, the memories from that night are sharp, from Bryant catching fire to the circus atmosphere that came with it. Here’s a look at the game and his legacy. At age 41, Bryant tragically passed away on January 26, 2020. Kobe Bryant wasn't just an NBA legend, he was a father, husband, investor, and inspiration to millions of people around the world. We don’t quit, we don’t cower, we don’t run. Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his farewell game on April 13, 2016. 25 Kobe Bryant Quotes About Life and Success.
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