MLB Icon Alex Rodriguez Recalls a Fond Kobe Bryant Memory on the NBA Legend’s Third Death Anniversary

Today is the third death anniversary of one of the greatest basketball players to ever, Kobe Bean Bryant. Three years ago today, Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter crash along with his daughter Gianna and 7 others. The tragedy was a shocking loss for millions of people. During his career, Bryant touched the lives of countless people, from celebrities to athletes to his fans. 

One of the people that Bryant impacted positively was none other than baseball legend Alex Rodriguez. The Yankee superstar had met Bryant on several occasions and had special interactions with him. In a recent story dedicated to the NBA legend, Rodriguez recalled one of these moments.

Alex Rodriguez paid tribute to Kobe Bryant on Instagram

Alex Rodriguez paid tribute to Kobe Bryant via an Instagram Story. In the story, he shared a snippet of an interview he did with Bryant shortly before the NBA legend’s death. He also typed out a tribute message for Bryant, calling him one of the most inspiring people he’d ever met. 

In the story, he wrote, “Three years since we lost one of the most inspiring humans I’ve ever sat down with. RIP Kobe and Gigi Bryant.” This was a heartfelt message from Rodriguez on one of the greatest basketball players to have ever played the game. 

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Kobe Bryant was an all-time great, not just because of his play but his famous mentality as well. He wanted to win championships and put that above all else. Furthermore, he was one of the toughest players to ever touch a basketball. He once chose to walk off the court rather than use a wheelchair despite having sustained a severe injury. A-Rod once even received help from Bryant when he was injured.

Bryant once recommended a doctor to Alex Rodriguez

Yes, you read that right! Kobe Bryant once helped Alex Rodriguez by recommending a doctor to him. At the time, A-Rod had suffered a severe knee injury and was struggling with recovery. Bryant reportedly recommended his own doctor in Germany and said that A-Rod should go see him.

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The Yankee legend credited Bryant for the recommendation, and that it helped him recover completely. The sports world is not the same without the NBA legend and Alex Rodriguez is just one of the many people that he has touched. What do you think of A-Rod’s message dedicated to Kobe Bryant? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!