By John Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Kobe Bryant’s impact on current NBA stars and beyond will never be forgotten. He set the example inspiring many players. Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was no exception.
The Greek Freak worked out with the Black Mamba during past offseasons. “He’s just scratching the surface” mentioned the NBA great just last March. Antetokounmpo went on to fulfill one of Bryant’s famously issued ambitious challenges by claiming MVP honors.
In the wake of Sunday’s devastating news, the Milwaukee Bucks leader deactivated his verified Twitter and Instagram accounts. Both return error messages.
It’s certainly tough for players, fans, anybody with any kind of relationship with basketball. For Antetokounmpo who lost his father Charles in 2017, Bryant’s tragic death comes as another devastating blow.