LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers wore their "Black Mamba" jerseys, which were designed by Kobe in 2018.
J.R. Smith
"His name comes up every single day," the Lakers player told reporters ahead of Mamba Day. "We chant his name after every break, after every huddle. We always speak of his memory. We speak of his mindset, how we can attach that to our team as individuals to collectively come together for this one common goal that we're all trying to strive to get."
Allen Iverson
In an essay published in The Players' Tribune on Aug. 24, the retired NBA pro remembered Kobe as the "fiercest competitor I've ever seen." Iverson wrote, "You were a hero to me, too. Even though you were younger than me, I looked up to you because of how much you sacrificed, how much you gave to this game."
Russell Westbrook
The Houston Rockets player repped Kobe as he cheered on his team from the sidelines.

