Even with everything that has happened in the year of 2020, the tragic loss of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant still stands as one of the most shocking and heartbreaking stories.
Everyone from Bryant’s former teammates adversaries, to athletes, celebrities, and fans around the world paid their respects to a true legend. Someone who understandably has taken the death hard is Bryant’s former teammate and close friend Pau Gasol.
The two played together with the Lakers for seven seasons, bringing two championships to the franchise and forging a great connection both on and off the court.