Bryce Harper Rocked Kobe Cleats, Jersey & Wristband To Honor Him On His Birthday

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper honored his hero Kobe Bryant on what would have been the his 42nd birthday on Sunday, rockin' Mamba cleats, a wristband and even a Lakers jersey...

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Mamba Forever!!! Not the night I would’ve hoped for in the cleats, but we won the game and my boys picked me up! That’s what it’s all bout. “The Grinch” was my favorite and that’s why I wore them. Kobe Bryant was my hero growing up. It was him and my pops. If Kobe was playing I was watching. The way he went about it was something that nobody else had. He was fiery, smart, clutch, and just better than everybody I believed. He worked his tail off each day and I tried to emulate his mentality in every sport I played. I was a horrible basketball player, but every time I would shoot hoop of course I would yell “Kobe” just like everybody in the world. He was just a flat out baller. I remember the first time I saw him live. The turn around fade away was like art. It was beautiful. He was so good on and off the court with all he did it seemed and was loved by so many including myself. Thank you so much for the amazing ride you took us all on and sharing your talent and love for the sport with all of us. We are so lucky to have watched such greatness for so long. Kobe Happy Birthday brotha and Happy Mamba Day. You are missed by so many. 8 and 24 will live on forever!!

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