艾弗森亲笔:我爱你,科比(1)

Dear Kobe, This is going to be tough. But I need to get this off my chest. Everybody clear out for me and Kobe. Clear the paint for Chuck and Kobe, one last time. Kobe Bean Bryant… My guy.

The first time I saw you going up against Black Jesus, when you were 18 years old, I knew you were a killer. That's when I realized you were going to be a legend in this game.

You were going hard at Mike that night. No fear whatsoever. I mean, I knew from passing you in traffic over the years that you were a dog.

But when I saw you going at Black Jesus like that? That's when I knew you were a kindred spirit. We might have grown up in different circumstances, but when I saw you on the court,

and how hardyou were going, I knew we were raised with the same mentality. I wasn't tall - but in my mind, I was going to be a giant out there every single night.

You were 6' 6", and could've scored in your sleep. But that wasn't enough. You were trying to be the best that ever did it. Everybody says they want to be that. But not everybody is willing to sacrifice what it really takes to do it.