Jimmy Fallon recalls going on a beer run with 17-year-old Kobe Bryant in 1996: WATCH

Popular talk show host Jimmy Fallon spoke up about  passing away of NBA legend (and Fallon's close friend) - Kobe Bryant. Jimmy Fallon could t hold back his tears as he recalled beautiful memories he shared with late Lakers legend. Find out what Jimmy Fallon h to say about first time he met with five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant.

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In  recent episode of Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, host recalled, “So we saved party, we say goodnight and of course Kobe went on to become a legend. Five NBA titles, two Olympic gold medals, 18 All-Star appearances. One of most brilliant and respected players in NBA history. And when we ran into each or over years, we’d laugh about time that we first met. We’d laugh at all good things that have happened since. And we’d laugh about how much fun it was to raise kids, all stupid mistakes we me trying to figure out how to be good ds.”

Jimmy Fallon went on to d, “Kobe h four daughters and I h two daughters, and today he and one of his daughters are gone. But I think I knew Kobe well eugh to kw that he rose to any challenge by digging deeper and getting back to work. So let’s hour Kobe, Gianna and or lives that were lost yesterday by following his example. Love your family, love your teammates and outwork everyone else in gym.”

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