As the world makes peace with the passing of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, the professional sports community has come together to pay tribute to their friend, mentor and inspiration. Click on the slide below for pro athletes’ feelings in their own words.

Kobe’s former teammate encouraged Bryant’s support of the WNBA when he became their coach.
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The Cavaliers star was Kobe’s former teammate on the gold medal winning U.S. Men’s Basketball team.
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Retired from the Warriors, Zaza is now a consultant for the team and was quick to share his sentiments on Kobe.
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Kobe was an avid Dodgers fan, much appreciated by Puig during his tenure on the team.
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The Canadian native who played 18 seasons in the NBA shares his admiration of Kobe as a father.
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