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Beyond devastated. Difficult to even choose words to write. Feel defeated & emotions are overwhelming my heart & mind. 01.26.20 one of the saddest & numbest days. Haven’t cried this incessantly in a while. I’m not ok but I’m strong enough to admit/understand that it’s ok to hurt & be vulnerable, it’s ok to not be ok. #KobeBryant was my childhood hero. Family & friends can attest the consistent & authentically pure admiration, love, respect I’ve had for Kobe’s greatness, accomplishments, work ethic & passion for talent & family. I try to emulate this mentality daily. I remember I was 12yrs old in 96 when Kobe made his NBA debut w/ my already loved Lakers. I was so excited I began putting up excessive amounts of posters of him in my room. Then 97, the beginning of grade 7, I’m playing on the JV basketball team. My locker & binders filled w/ Kobe. Friends didn’t get it. I’d say, shut up he’s going to be a great like MJ. Little did I know I’d still ride as hard for Kobe & my Lakers at 35. Grew up studying his talent, stats, mindset & mentality so no surprise the inspiration he’s had on my past/present/future personal & professional life. This loss has absolutely gutted me. How could it not? Kobe was living his purpose. Motivated, encouraged & inspired me to move w/ kindness & greatness. I’m a God fearing woman & know I’m not supposed to idolize but in rare form, Kobe was iconic, legendary & my hero. I refuse to question God’s work & timing, even if it’s tough to accept. Crushed but I’ll be ok. Hard to ignore the rush of emotions enabling us to feel & not everyone will understand, thing is, they don’t need to. It’s what U feel, it’s what U are inspired by, it’s what matters to U! I was taught to appreciate life & each other while we’re here, never know when it’s our last. One thing my family & I never fail to do is say, I love you to each other. Whether in person, phone or fam group texts, we keep that energy around. God bless all lives lost, families/friends, Kobe/Lakers fans, athletes & associations worldwide. We lost a great 1 & a baby girl on her way to being as great as daddy. Forever resting in paradise together. RIP #Mamba x #Mambacita, you’ll be missed. 🙏🏽🤍🕊♾ My OG post here:

“ 6 Rings - Bad Bunny

[Audio: Spanish] [Lyrics: English Translation]

[Intro: 81 point game commentator]

…For the night at least, trying for 80
"Did I miss anything while I was gone?"
"Just another one of many"
"Oh, okay"
Kobe Bryant, 28 for 46 from the field
This will be 18 for 20 from the line and an
81 point! For this crowd for number 8, Kobe Bryant!

Yeah, ayy

[Verse: Bad Bunny]

Sometimes I wonder if I do well at respecting the Commandments

And where's God in these moments?

I know life's short as a tale

And in a blink of an eye, the wind takes it away

I still remember the first game of yours that I witnessed
Thousand emotions, many times you had me on my feet

You taught me that everything in life is done with passion

And to win you need to have a heart

You taught us that the number 13 isn't bad luck

And the failures can make us stronger

Say whatever you want, to me he is the best, ayy

Rest in peace with the Lord

And congrats, you also won six rings
Five in the NBA and a one from a marriage that gave you four daughters
Thinking one of them left with you, I lose control
But nah, it's so you don't play alone in Heaven

More than 81 reasons to admire you

More than five players at the same time to stop you
We were alike in that we both made art

Black Mamba forever, heh

We will always remember you, yeah

[Outro: Kobe Bryant]

And from the bottom of my heart, thank you

And uh… what can I say?

Mamba out