Yesterday was a time of grieving and also celebrating the life of NBA super star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. The Staple Center in L.A. was packed with 20,000 guests paying their respects. Late night host Jimmy Kimmel served as the host, introducing those who knew the basketball legend best. Michael Jordan was a mentor to Kobe, and as you\’ll hear in this post by the Los Angeles Lakers, Jordan struggled at times to contain his emotions.

\”There was a way he could bring out the best in you, and he did that for me.\” – Michael Jordan on Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/7O7sRRLERt

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 24, 2020

(source Lakers via Twitter)

But even through the tears, there were moments of laughter remembering #24. Shaquille O\’Neal, who was like a brother to Kobe, told stories of his fellow teammate. And even managed to drop the \’F\’ bomb in retelling a story of how Kobe wouldn\’t pass the ball…

The one and only Shaq reflects on his time spent with Kobe and the Bryant family. pic.twitter.com/0Ef0gguwIm

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 25, 2020