Kobe Bryant records inspiring message for Lakers fan's cancer-stricken mother

Kobe Bryant may have retired from NBA in typical Kobe fashion in 2016, but Lakers legend is still playing a part in lives of Lakers supporters. One such fan called Timbo Thymes is a prime example of same. Thymes' mor is diagsed with breast cancer, but Kobe Bryant had words of encourment for her, who is also a Lakers supporter.

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Watch: Kobe Bryant records inspiring mess for Lakers fan's cancer-stricken mor

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In video, Kobe Bryant is heard telling Lakers fan's mor that he and his family will pray for her. Bryant n proceeded to praise her son and asked her to invoke 'Mamba mentality' to keep her going. Interestingly, this is second such instance involving Bryant. Earlier in 2010, NBA legend fulfilled a dying fan's wish by chatting with him and his mor in a private room at Staples Center after a game against Suns.

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While Kobe Bryant may have retired in 2016 in fine fashion, five-time NBA champion has been keeping himself busy of late. His animated short film titled Dear Basketball won an Oscar award in 2018. It also won an Annie Award same year. Kobe Bryant is at helm of “Granity Studios”, a production company aimed at showcasing  full potential of college basketball players in country.

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