Kobe Bryant was a mentor and close friend to Kyrie Irving, who didn't play tonight against the Knicks following Bryant's death. Kobe shared a great story about the close bond they had.

Mamba Forever. (sound on)

Tracy McGrady dropped Kobe and hit the bucket. Kobe wasn’t having any of that.

Dam I just found out the MHS Security Guard, Derek passed away ... RIP 🙏🏽

Besides trying to make Kobe flinch, Matt Barnes got in Kobe's face twice earlier in the game. 😂 Jeff Van Gundy's comments at the end

Happy “Kobe Didn’t Flinch Day” 10 years ago today (March 7th, 2010), Matt Barnes and Kobe beefed, but Kobe didn’t budge (h/t Ballislife.com)

All 7 of Kobe's game-winners from the 2009-10 season 👀🔥 #LakeShow x.com/Mamba_Insider/…

Even at 19 years old, Kobe never showed his opponents any mercy 🤯 #BestOfLakersWizards

Dion Waiters knew NBA 2k was disrespecting Kobe Bryant when they gave him a 85 rating on 2K16 😂🐍

Shaq running the floor like a guard and finds Kobe for the windmill🔥

Mike Tyson is back and better than ever at 53

Jordan, Kobe, LeBron, Curry.

Drew Brees should probably retire x.com/undisputed/sta…

“BLACK OWNED” doesn’t mean cheaper or discounted. Unlearn that.

4 most influential players in the last 30 years 💯

6 months already... We miss you Kobe.

The Alpha Dog!

Most disrespectful thing I’ve heard in a while. Stephen A Smith is violating over 200 million 🇳🇬’s with statements like this. Those 3 men that he mentioned worked way to hard to be dismissed like that. Say our names properly or don’t say them at all.

You can critique the other team without disrespecting us. Put some respect on the flag and the mother land! Don’t forget where your ancestors came from !!!! 🇳🇬😁