Shaquille O'Neal spoke at Kobe Bryant's memorial at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday.
"Mamba, you were taken away from us way too soon. Your next chapter of life is just beginning. It's time for us to continue your legacy," O'Neal said.
"Just know that we got your back little brother. I'll look after things down here. I'll be sure to teach Natalia, Bianca and baby girl Capri all your moves and I promise I will not teach them my free throw techniques.
"But for now, I take comfort in the fact that as we speak, Kobe and GiGi are holding hands, walking to the nearest basketball court.