Who Was Kobe Bryant To Us? VOX ATL Teen Shares Thoughts

A picture of Kobe Bryant is displayed this week in front of Staples Center in Los Angeles. VOX ATL’s James Rhee remembers Bryant as “more than just a player on the court.”

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By James Rhee

I’ve never seen Kobe Bryant in person or had a personal relationship with him, but he was an inspiration ever since I started watching basketball. Even though I am a fan of basketball and have love for the sport, Kobe wasn’t just a basketball player.

He was more than just a player on the court.