UNC Basketball, Michael Jordan Honor Kobe Bryant

Posted Feb 25, 2020
The sports community came together Monday afternoon to honor the life and legacy of the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi. Michael Jordan, who battled against Bryant in the NBA for many years, spoke at the ceremony. Jordan, who was openly weeping, said he lost a “little brother” and poked fun at himself for creating a new “Crying Jordan” meme. (Chapelboro.com)

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