They spoke of Kobe the father — whose dedication and love were apparent to any who came across him. AdvertisementBut they also spoke of Kobe the man — whose fame never got in the way of him sharing a warm greeting at the local grocery store. Kobe!”Steve Alford, 57, was among those who recalled running into Bryant at a local Starbucks. Jill Yank’s 23-year-old son is also named Kobe — a coincidence as he was born before Bryant achieved fame. “Thank you, Kobe Bryant,” said a teen boy in a white 24 jersey.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 27, 2020 06:33 UTC