Kobe Bryant Tribute Video As NBA Players Say "Dear Kobe, Thank You"

The loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter GiGi and fellow passengers in a helicopter accident is a sad day for fans of the NBA. But, players and coaches around the NBA are saying goodbye to so much more. They are saying goodbye to a teammate, an opponent, a friend, a mentor, and THE player they idolized as a kid growing up with aspirations to be like Kobe. This touching video, produced for Kobe's retirement in 2016, shows how much respect today's NBA player has for "The Mamba." RIP Kobe. Thanks for inspiring kids with dreams to be their best.