The impact made by Kobe Bryant will be felt throughout the NBA — and the world — for years to come.
When it comes to basketball, Bryant affected practically every player today from LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
In the time since his tragic death, players have been sharing stories and moments about Bryant and how he affected them. Of course, he is synonymous with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his time as a member of the USA Men’s Basketball Team is sometimes forgotten — but not to Durant.