Kobe Bean Bryant: 1978 - 2020

An unthinkable, devastating tragedy.

We are still shook and struggling to process it. A nightmare that we cannot wake up from.

Kobe.

A childhood hero of our’s. We grew up admiring his game, his passion. Kobe’s rookie basketball cards have been in our possession for 24 years. (24, of course.)

A relentless competitor who brought the fire to the court every single night.

A carbon copy of MJ. Kobe inspired a generation. Kobe is your favorite player’s favorite player.

A legend in the truest sense of the word.

Every time that Kobe was around the game after his retirement, it was special. Positive energy radiated around him — Kobe’s smile as contagious as it gets. Always with Gianna by his side, a little Mamba who matched his demeanor and took that positive energy and big smile to another level.

Kobe created a mentality and an ethos that will live on forever. He had so much more to give and he’s gone far too soon, Gigi even so much sooner.

We will continue to strive to always bring that Mamba Mentality.

Mamba out.

Mamba forever.