"Kobe Bryant is my favorite player ever. So to see him …
Isaiah Thomas shared a heartfelt moment regarding Kobe Bryant during a podcast with Anderson Cooper. After the passing of his younger sister, Chyna, Bryant reached out to Thomas with encouraging words. Thomas expressed his admiration for Bryant, stating he is his favorite player ever and emphasized the importance of honoring his sister's memory through his performance.
- ▪Isaiah Thomas appeared on the CNN Podcast All There Is with Anderson Cooper.
- ▪He received a supportive text from Kobe Bryant after the death of his younger sister, Chyna.
- ▪Bryant encouraged Thomas to play without excuses and to honor his sister's memory.
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