Good Ole Bean...

GOOD OLE BEAN, HE HAD TO KNOW WHAT IT WOULD MEAN. ALL THE BLOOD, SWEAT, AND DREAMS. THE NON-PRESENT I IN TEAM. THE GLORY THAT DEDICATION WOULD BRING.

ON HARDWOOD FLOORS MY HERO ADORNS THE ABILITY TO FLY AWAY, THE PURPLE AND GOLD WORN COMPLETE THE PAINTED PICTURE OF CONFIDENCE ONLY YOU COULD DISPLAY.

OF ALL THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE CRAFT YOU CHOSE TO DOMINATE AND PERFECT. THE G.O.A.T. THAT DEMANDED RESPECT TOOK THE GAME TO THE GREAT HEIGHTS AND BECAME A FIXTURE OF EXCELLENCE.

GOOD OLE BEAN, YOU HAD TO KNOW 1 THING. ALL THE RINGS IN THE WORLD WOULDN'T AND COULDN'T CHANGE THE UNSEEN.

WHAT KOBE BEAN GAVE THE WORLD WAS MUCH MORE THAN ENTERTAINMENT AND A REASON TO CHEER ON. MORE THAN A BALLPLAYER WHOSE SIGNATURE SHOES I WANTED TO PUT ON.

YOU HAD TO KNOW WHAT IT TOOK TO BE GREAT. TO HAVE THE FAITH TO MAKE EVERY SHOT YOU TAKE. WHAT I WOULD GIVE TO WALK IN YOUR SHOES JUST ONE DAY.

GOOD OLE BEAN BRYANT, I'VE STUDIED AND SEEN THE IMPOSSIBLE ATTAINED. FROM A DATE WITH BRANDY TO A MAMBA MENTALITY WORTHY OF MORE THAN A HALL OF FAME.

It's hard to express what Kobe meant and gave to so many individuals. He left us with many questions and concerns. An iconic superstar still rising. Still achieving goals set in place. Heroic in every sense. A massive display of character any human should want to become. Inhuman is my conclusion. A superhero, put on earth to save humanity from disbelief. Thank you for inspiring me and so many others. To be all we can be, and more. Hard work to be as great as can be is an endless activity. The life you unselfishly shared is and will forever be remembered in time. Time on earth is to be cherished and shared with family and the ones loved. Another lesson you gave to continue to practice. Coach Bean, It would have been a considerable honor to be on your team.

For The life of me, I can't see why that day had to be. The unthinkable reality has slowly set in. The only way I can see my hero again is the countless memories left. Game after game of precision, and the competitive grit of a champion. M.V.P. M.V.P. I hope the chants still ring clear. A valuable asset on and off the court, what you brought to the game for me isn't recorded in stats or written in books. The legacy left for me to unfold is of passion and integrity. Pride in the Performance to be all I can be and then some. Complete concentration takes the heart of a Lion. The heart of A Father and provider, nothing compares to what really matters. Nothing else makes sense. Any thoughts of defense KOBE was always lockdown! I know this man had great advice TO give. Great Adventures and tales of triumphant Battles. The championship runs were probably small fries to the brilliant and business minds. I'd expected to see ole Kobe charismatic grin again, waving to millions of fans while 24 go to hang in staples center. Thinking too fast I assume. A hero is definitely gone too soon, to be right. But who am I but just A fan? Watching and witnessing greatness grow before my eyes.

In confidently closing I have been inspired by greatness. Thanks for the walk of confidence and Integrity. For the example of maturity and responsibility. I was overly impressed to come to the knowledge, of the so many ways you've invested so much time and money. The legacy of such generosity continues. His vision and contribution of passing what he knew to be so true to children and future athletes is beyond commendable. DID you someway know you would be admired and inspiring to so many. As inciteful as you had to be. I imagine so!

THANKS AND AKNOLEGDEMENT TO A MUCH DESERVING HEROIC INDIVIDUAL. 24 KOBE BEAN M-F'n BRYANT!