In the two months since the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, and seven others, countless players and people surrounding the NBA have told stories.
Some stories like the one Michael Jordan told at Bryant’s public memorial were heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. Meanwhile, players like Iman Shumpert and DeMar DeRozan told stories that make people laugh.
DeRozan, in particular, was a well known Bryant fan, wearing his shoes in almost every game he played in. His love for Bryant was a part of the reason why many thought he might return to the Los Angeles Lakers when he was a free agent, instead opting to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors.