“If They Take You Out of the Lineup..”- 8 Years Before Kobe Passed Away, He Left Yankees Legend Alex Rodriguez With Some Sage Advice

When it comes to American sports, there are many names that may across one’s mind. But Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez are two such names that no one will ever forget. Having played for heavyweight teams in their respective sport, Kobe and A-Rod achieved every high in their career. And although they played different sports, the two bonded well. Bryant’s tragic passing halted it, but stories from the past continue to give the world an insight into their beautiful relationship.

Up and Downs are part of every athlete’s career. During those tough times, any word of praise and support can make a big difference. Bryant, being a true friend, did the same when Alex was going through a rough patch. He made sure his friend felt better by giving friendly advice.

A Kobe Bryant Advice to Friend Alex Rodriguez

There are phases where nothing works. A similar thing happened with Alex Rodriguez during the 2012 ALCS against the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees lost the series 4-0, and Rodriguez failed to put any run to his account. But when the entire world was against Rodriguez, Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant supported his friend.

According to ESPN. com, Bryant had a word with Alex before the fourth game of the ALCS. He shared, “You can only control what you can control. You go out there and do the best job you can. If they take you out of the lineup, it’s really on you to be a good teammate and support the other guys, which he’s good about doing.”

Bryant also described Alex as the best and added, “But you’re talking about, He’s one of the best to ever play. I think really the difference is, sometimes he forgets he’s the best. … Where I don’t.” These words from Kobe were in sync with Alex’s glorious career. And even though Alex had a slump, he still had a great season and an equally better MLB career.

A Legendary Baseball Career

Alex Rodriguez is one of the biggest names in the history of MLB. The ex-Yankees star played for over two decades. During this period, he made over 2700 appearances and contributed 2086 runs, averaging 0.285. Not only this, he scored 696 home runs. Alex was also a part of the All-Star fourteen times and had multiple awards, including the Gold Glove Award. It’s been years since Alex played his last game, but continues to be a guiding light for many, making him the special one.

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