Michael Jordan shared a special bond with the late NBA Legend Kobe Bryant. After Bryant's untimely passing, Jordan acknowledges his utmost grief as he spoke about "his little brother", crying in the memorial.
Kobe Bryant always looked up to the NBA GOAT, imitating his moves as a budding NBA player, and goes on to build a special friendship with Jordan.
Michael Jordan reveals his final text exchanges with Kobe Bryant, dated December 2019.
Kobe Bryant: This tequila is awesome.
In reference to Michael Jordan's Cincoro Tequila.
Michael Jordan: Thank you, my brother.
Kobe Bryant: This tequila is awesome.
Michael Jordan: All good. Yours?
Kobe Bryant: All good.
Kobe Bryant: Yes, sir. Family good?
Michael Jordan explains he decided to have a little fun about Kobe Bryant's recent move to coaching Gianna.
Michael Jordan: Happy holidays. And hope to catch up soon. Coach Kobe??!
Kobe Bryant: Ah, back at you man. Hey, coach, we're sitting on the bench right now, and we're blowing this team out. 45-8.
If anyone understands Kobe Bryant's competitive nature, it's Michael Jordan.
He gives a shout-out to how his last text was so on point to show Kobe's competitive nature.