Eternal shirt 24 of the Los Angeles Lakers is the great idol and greatest inspiration of the main player of the Boston Celtics and the current NBA
This past Friday, the 26th, the death of Kobe Bryant completed four years. So, the star of Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatumwho is an avowed fan of the eternal number 24 shirt of Los Angeles Lakersdecided to vent about his idol and made it clear that he would like to have had more contact with the great basketball legend during an interview with the journalist Marc Spearsfrom the North American “ESPN”.
Tatum revealed that he still can’t believe that his great idol has been gone for four years and said he already knew Kobe, even though he was away from the league shortly after retiring. Bryant ended his successful career in the 2015/16 season and the franchise’s number 0 Massachusetts joined the NBA in the 2017/18 season.
“It’s very strange, I still can’t believe he’s not here anymore. And what I regret is that I could have talked to him more, talked to him more. I had this openness that came from Kobe himself. We already knew each other, so it’s very difficult. I always thought I could bother him, my view was that I couldn’t disturb him while he was busy. So I regret that. I had so many questions to ask. I really wish I had more moments with him. But I was afraid of the whole issue I mentioned. So it taught me a lesson, but it also led me to regret.”said Tatum.
Furthermore, the Celtic player states that not only has he learned to do the opposite since then, but he has also had contact with today’s main player: LeBron James. “I talk to him all the time. I don’t hold back around older guys anymore. And LeBron is a reference for me in many aspects. I call him to talk about business off the court, about taking care of my body. It’s much more than just basketball.”said the winger.
Finally, Tatum took the opportunity to remember how Kobe left an important legacy for young players like him. “He inspired a lot of people around the world. This is very evident even today. I, for example, am one of them. I’m from the USA, but I grew up miles away from Los Angeles. And yet, I’ve always been a fan of his game, mentality and personality. And in the end, this is just more important than it seems. That influenced me in almost everything, and it’s definitely part of why I’m in the NBA today. Therefore, whenever I can, I want to honor his legacy.”he stated.
Source: sportbuzz
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