News of Kobe Bryant's death broke right before the start of the Pro Bowl and after the game, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees put his tribute on Instagram. He posted a picture with Bryant and talked about how work ethic and competitive drive were unmatched.
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“I had the chance to watch Kobe Bryant practice at UCSD back in 2004 and then meet him in 2006 in New Orleans. His determination, work ethic, and competitive drive were unmatched. He inspired so many and his legacy will live on forever.”
Brees also had an emotional interview with Lisa Salters on the sideline during the Pro Bowl. During that interview, he said he met him once, but wished he would have been able to interact with him more.
“He was a guy who I always hoped I would have the chance to be around him more,” Brees said transcribed by Amie Just of Nola.com. “I have so much respect for him as a competitor. I know he inspired so many people in so many different ways. One of the great competitors of any generation.”
“Not just with sports but with the way he approached a lot of things and what he was doing now after basketball. I pray for him. I pray for his family. I know we don't know all the details yet but it's a tragic loss.”
There have been lots of star players across all the different sports talking about Bryant, and one thing is common in those comments, they all talk about his work ethic and drive for the game.
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