Back in the day, the late legend Kobe Bryant was a force to be reckoned with. Considered by many as the GOAT, his influence touched his fans and colleagues alike. Recently, a resurfaced video from the 2008 USA Basketball Men’s National Team (BMNT) has gone viral, making fans relive the golden era of basketball.

The video encaptures NBA stars like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade paying tribute to the LA Lakers Legend with an uncanny impression that has left fans feeling nostalgic.

What is the ‘Kobe Bryant’ look?

In the viral video, LeBron James can be heard saying, “Kobe Bryant is my idol” as he and Dwyane Wade take on the role of mimicking ‘Black Mamba’. They comically enacted his signature moves and demeanor on the court. The love and respect that both James and Wade have for Bryant can be clearly seen in their impression.

LeBron’s love for Kobe goes beyond the court, as he jokingly says, “That’s why I dress like him.” This light-hearted moment shows LeBron and Wade with their shirts tucked in their pants showing the signature ‘Kobe Bryant; look. All the players of the team can be seen having a good laugh, including Kobe himself.

Furthermore, what did the fans think of the video?

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Netizens react to the nostalgic clip

The video did the rounds on the internet, where fans cherished the happy memories featuring the late Kobe Bryant. One user said, “man i miss kobe being the face of the NBA, he died way too early.” Kobe’s untimely passing undoubtedly made all the fans share a similar emotion.

Kobe’s signature fadeaway shot earned admiration in the comment section. “that fade away was so nasty,” a user said. Dwyane Wade’s comedic impression of Kobe, “I’m Kobe Bryant,” also got a hilarious response from fans. One comment said, “The way DWade said ‘I’m Kobe Bryant’ is killing me.”

There is a touch of bittersweet emotion as users recognize Kobe’s genuine laughter in the video. One reads, “You can hear Kobe genuinely laughing his a** off. Beautiful to have him revived for a brief moment like this. He is being missed dearly!”

Another user felt nostalgic about the passing of time. “the good ole days,” the comment read.

These comments serve as a reminder that, despite the passage of time, Kobe’s legacy remains alive through moments like these, cherished by fans who remember his impact on and off the basketball court.

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