The passing of the late great Kobe Bryant has left a huge void in the basketball world. He was widely respected across sports as one of the hardest-working athletes ever. However, Kobe was much more than just a great basketball player. The Los Angeles Lakers icon was preparing young female basketball talents for the future, which included his late daughter Gianna. However, on January 26th, 2020, an unfortunate helicopter crash, that took the lives of nine people in total, changed everything.

After the horrific loss, the people over at The Mamba Academy are still working towards the vision of the late LA Lakers legend. Days after the Mamba girls news made headlines, a legendary clip of the Mamba, showcasing his Mamba mentality, resurfaced on Twitter. Several fans, still mournful, reacted to the video while remembering the legend.

Mamba girls, trained by Kobe Bryant, show their enduring spirit

Kobe Bryant, a 5x NBA champion, was one of the most devoted players ever. Needless to say, his perseverance rubbed off on the people who followed him. After Kobe passed away in 2020, the Mamba Academy suffered a huge blow, but the teachings of the great man are still with his students. While talking to the Washington Post, one of the Mamba girls said, “You know, these Mamba girls aren’t finished. We still have many goals we wanna attain but we want people to think that through all the tough times and adversity, we still stick together.” 

Kobe’s legacy outside the court is the mentality that he was able to showcase to the world. Those who learned from it still hold him and his values close to their hearts. One of Kobe’s students said, “I think our commitment…we all grew up doing it so its natural for us to always want to work more.” Although they all mourn the absence of their mentor, looking at their grit and determination, it is safe to say that these girls are destined for greatness. Recently, a throwback video of Kobe shooting free throws despite his injury resurfaced on Twitter that displayed the same spirit that has inspired generations.

Although some fans felt like crying looking at their hero’s clip, others stated that this should serve as an example for league players.

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Fans remember the late great Kobe Bryant while reacting to an old clip from his Lakers days

In the recent video, the fans brushed their memory with a glimpse of the Mamba Mentality. The clip showed Kobe braving through two free throws despite tearing his Achilles.

Here are some of the most notable fan reactions:

One fan said that this should serve as a learning point for players of this generation

While another fan wrote that Kobe sacrificed his body for his team

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