It has been over two years since the NBA icon Kobe Bryant passed away in a tragic helicopter crash. Considering his legacy in sports, Kobe was an inspiration for millions of people. And his death affected the entire sporting world, leaving them reeling in the face of such a massive loss. One of the people who was most affected by it was MLB legend, Alex Rodriguez. 

Over the years, A-Rod and Bryant developed a close friendship, becoming more like brothers. The Los Angeles Lakers legend had even done several interviews with Rodriguez. Back in 2020, when Kobe passed away, A-Rod opened up about the lessons he learned from Bryant during their friendship. He also shared an interesting incident when he learned a hitting lesson from the basketball legend.

Days after the NBA icon’s death, Alex Rodriguez opened up about the things Kobe Bryant taught him 

When Kobe Bryant passed away, many reminisced about the Black Mamba’s iconic moments. MLB legend and Bryant’s close friend Alex Rodriguez opened up about how he learned a lot from the Lakers great. This was during an interview a few days after the helicopter crash. A-Rod mentioned how Bryant taught him about nutrition, remembering himself and even being tough. Rodriguez also joked that the Black Mamba tried to teach him about hitting.

During the interview, Rodriguez said, “And, he taught me so much about you know, nutrition, about lifting, about being tough, about not forgetting. He’d always say, ‘don’t forget who the f*ck you are, you’re A-Rod, don’t forget who the f you are, you’re A-Rod. And get your hands up, get your hands up.’ I said, ‘Now  Kobe, now Kobe, I love you, you’re the greatest, but don’t tell me how to hit’.” 

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This was a candid and raw moment as A-Rod remembered a close friend and fellow athletic great. More recently, Rodriguez shared a tribute to Bryant on the NBA icon’s third death anniversary. Not many people know but the Lakers great also helped the Yankees legend when he was suffering from an injury.

Bryant recommended his doctor in Germany to Rodriguez

When Alex Rodriguez was suffering from a severe knee injury, Kobe Bryant saved him with a recommendation. The NBA icon had encountered similar injuries himself and recovered with the help of a specialist in Germany. Bryant recommended this German doctor to A-Rod. 

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The New York Yankees star took up this advice, making a complete recovery with the German experts’ help. He credited Bryant for the recommendation and said it helped him recover completely. What do you think of the lessons that Alex Rodriguez learned from Kobe Bryant? Please share your opinion on the topic below!