Draymond Green Was Very Emotional About Kobe’s Death: ‘I Don’t Want To Talk About Kobe. I Want To Talk To Kobe.’

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There’s a cloud of sadness over the NBA community right now. As fans, the media, and the players mourn the death of Kobe Bryant, an outpouring of support has already been expressed for Bryant and the rest of the victims.

Draymond Green, who knew Kobe personally, is the latest star to express his feelings about the situation.

(via Anthony Slater of The Athletic)

“I don’t really want to talk about it. I’m trying to escape it. I’m not a mental health expert, so I don’t know if it’s the right thing to do. I don’t want to talk about Kobe. I want to talk to Kobe.”

(starts at 1:48)

Draymond and Bryant share a special bond — one that goes beyond the court. When green was in a dark place, it was Kobe who pulled him out. To this day, Draymond remembers what the Mamba told him.

He shared the words with Anthony Slater of The Athletic.

“Draymond, 99 percent of the world is okay with mediocrity. Or worse. But at best mediocrity. You’re chasing something so much bigger. And how do you ever expect everyone to understand you?”

The infamous 2016 Finals ended with the Warriors blowing a 3-1 lead. Draymond and the Warriors suffered an all-time defeat at the hands of LeBron. Kobe was there in their corner — and helped inspire their run for the next three years.

Today, Dray is remembering what Bryant did for him and the example he set for everyone. His reach extended well beyond the game.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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