Scottie Pippen describes ‘surreal’ part of Kobe Bryant tribute

January 27, 2020

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Scottie Pippen has been making the rounds paying tribute to Kobe Bryant since the former Laker’s shocking death on Sunday, and made an interesting admission as a result.

Pippen appeared on “Good Morning America” on Monday as part of ongoing coverage of Bryant’s death. Pippen wore a Bryant jersey while appearing on the broadcast. Later, he admitted that it was the first time he’d worn a jersey other than his own.

The first time I’ve even worn a basketball jersey other than my own. It’s still so surreal. https://t.co/1wFbtmvmwH

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 27, 2020

This speaks to the respect for Bryant within the basketball community. You won’t see guys like Pippen wearing just any jersey no matter the circumstances, and his tribute and reflections are very touching as well. It’s no wonder he was one of the first to pay tribute after news of Bryant’s death broke.

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Other victims of the helicopter crash:
– John Altobelli, junior college baseball coach, also died in helicopter crash
– Christina Mauser, girls’ basketball coach, among the helicopter crash victims

Tributes to Kobe:
– Dallas Mavericks retire Kobe Bryant’s No. 24 jersey
– Video: Raptors, Spurs start game with amazing tribute to Kobe Bryant
– Shaq posts heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant
– Michael Jordan releases statement on death of ‘little brother’ Kobe Bryant
– Video: Doc Rivers breaks down crying talking about Kobe Bryant
– Phil Jackson calls Kobe Bryant ‘a chosen one’ in statement on his death
– NBA commissioner Adam Silver issues statement on death of Kobe Bryant
– Video: Dwyane Wade posts emotional message reacting to Kobe Bryant’s death
– Kendrick Perkins extends olive branch to Kevin Durant after Kobe Bryant’s death
– Video: Emotional Mike Breen sums up NBA world’s emotions about Kobe Bryant’s death
– Trae Young’s huge game was full of Kobe Bryant-related statistical coincidences

More coverage:
– Media errors, rumors, poor judgment run rampant in reporting of Kobe Bryant news
– Kobe Bryant checked in on Shaq’s son Shareef morning of helicopter crash
– No, Rick Fox did not die in helicopter crash that killed Kobe, Gianna Bryant
– Lakers fans start memorial to Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center
– Kobe Bryant’s last tweet was congratulating LeBron James on passing him
– Sports world stunned over Kobe Bryant news
– Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash – dead at 41