Itโs been a long week since we lost one of the G.O.A.T. to ever touch a basketball. Haven't been in a talking mood lately so Iโm sorry if we havenโt spoke in a while. Honestly, Iโm still speechless about how unreal it feels. My slime back in the area that used to hoop with me, everyday, know how much I loved KOBE. Theyโve witnessed me hit those shots with consistency, kobe fade, countless of times. The majority of my friends are true warriors fans, and Iโm damn near the only Laker fan among them. If youโve ever seen me hoop, you know exactly who Iโve studied over the decades. Kuya Bram, Tito Vic, & Ninong John put me on to Kobe. Growing up as a SG starter for St. Johnโs in elem-middle school, my game was strictly inspired by Jordan, Kobe, and A.I. Nobody attacked the basket like them; but amongst the 3, nobody had an incredible work-ethic like Kobe. I remember when Kobe tore his achilles in 2013 and had to wear the boot; I stretched mine that following month so we were matching boots lol. I was out for 5-6 months. I remember being pissed off at myself for not being able to move how I wanted to and just feeling stuck. With that type of mindset, i needed motivation through my down time. I remember watching videos of you going through PT and how badly you wanted to step back on the court; I felt that hunger and was motivated to bounce back asap. To persevere through an injury that changes how you move, especially on the court, is daunting. But knowing that Kobe would bounce back like the goat he is, I knew myself, that I could do it too. After PT and getting cleared by the doctor, I remember going to Shannon Elm almost everyday just to shoot around for 2 hours; sometimes with the gang, but most of the time by myself. My pull up & turn arounds didnโt feel the same, but at least I knew that I could still play. Itโs been a while since I stepped on the court.. So if I do soon, I might falter thinking about the 5 year old kid that lost one of his childhood ๐ heroes ๐ฅบ๐. Extremely grateful to have grown up through your legacy @kobebryant , youโll never be forgotten ๐๐. โYour dreams are up to youโ Rest in Paradise Kobe & Gigi ๐๐พ #mambaforever ๐๐๐ #24 #8 #2 (at Pinole, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8HO9NaBC1_/?igshid=1lvmrlr5mdfk8
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