
Kobe Bryant makes appearance during the last dance documentary
NBA fans were handed a quick and unfortunate dose of reality during the opening minutes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary Sunday night. Episode 5 began with former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant discussing the role Michael Jordan played in his career, while also showcasing some NBA All-Star Game clips where Jordan and Bryant went head to head. Bryant, of course, died in a tragic helicopter crash in January. And with NBA fans still feeling a sense of grief, they shared those emotions on Twitter on Sunday: Several fans were in tears when they heard Kobe’s voice and him speak about Michael Jordan. Kobe will forevere have a special place in the heart of NBA fans.
Jason Slack Is a Senior Sports Writer for the Sports Core Network and also part of the Sports Core Report.