"I wish I could say something to him again," O'Neal said. He said in Kobe's death the world lost the greatest Laker and the greatest player. He told O'Neal "we have one that's going to be the best player in the league one day," he said. Other legends reflect on death of KobeDwyane Wade described how he came into the league wanting respect from one person. Wade did well, held his position longer than ever, and he said Bryant told him, "You're just like me" when it comes to being competitive.

Source: CNN January 29, 2020 03:56 UTC