“From One Mamba to Another”: Late Kobe Bryant’s Gratifying Gesture Once Won the Heart of NBA Broadcaster Mike Breen

The late great Kobe Bryant has left behind a legacy like no other. The Los Angeles Lakers legend managed to touch so many lives during his time with us. Now, years after his untimely demise, the Kobe stories just keep pouring in. Recently, another tale of the late Mamba was told by the famous NBA broadcaster Mike Breen.

It seems like there is no end to Kobe’s stories in this world. The 5x NBA champion was much more than just an athlete. His role and impact as an inspiration to millions all over the world is what keeps him relevant, even today. Breen, who refers to himself as someone who doesn’t collect memorabilia, recently explained an encounter he had with the great man.

Kobe Bryant’s sweet gesture won him a fan for life

Kobe Bryant is widely regarded as one of the best to ever grace this sport. There is, however, one thing that separates him from the rest of the stars. He was much more than just a basketball player and he showed it with everything he did. Kobe’s impact as a person can be understood by the different people inspired by him from different walks of life. At the time of his death in 2020, the world mourned his loss and condolences poured in from athletes across different sports and from people all over the world. The Mamba Mentality that he represented was a testament to the way he led his life.

This was his specialty, which made him a stand-out personality in a crowd. NBA broadcaster Mike Breen recently told an interesting Kobe story, detailing how the late legend was an exception for Breen. The 62-year-old was recently on the LeBatard Show where he talked about the 18x NBA All-Star. Breen said that he is not big on collecting memorabilia and is not one to fanboy over anyone. However, Kobe became an exception for him when the NBA printed everyone’s nicknames on their jersey.

Due to his gray hair, Breen got the jersey from ESPN with Gray Mamba printed on it.

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Breen, who is admittedly not one to ask for autographs, thought that this jersey must have a Kobe Bryant signature on it. So he went to The Black Mamba for an autograph and Kobe happily obliged. “From one Mamba to another,” he signed the jersey. Breen also revealed that when his house caught fire, most of the things were destroyed. However, he added that he is working really hard to ensure that the special Kobe memorabilia is restored.

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