(1996) 17 y/o Kobe on how he wants to be remembered at Lower Merion High School:
“I don’t want to be remembered as just a basketball player. I want to be remembered as a smart kid, got great grades in school, was a nice person ... basketball is just icing on the cake.” ♾💜
First time I’ve tweeted in years. Not a happy thought or anything I thought id be talking about this soon in my life. Twitter won’t allow me to write all that I want to, so I’ll just say RIP to the mamba. Thank you for all that you did for the game that I love.
I couldn’t think of a better way to end the year. You’ve been a blessing to me from day one. I look forward to the rest of my life with you. Thank you for helping me become the man I should, you deserve this and so much more I plan to give you. #SheSaidYes