Derek Fisher remembers Kobe and Gianna Bryant | SportsCenter 

Kobe is not gone, he is just one step ahead of us, like always

D-Fish was underrated. Did a little bit of everything. He was never an all-star, but a solid player. Loved watching him and Kobe back in the day.

I’ve had 2 nights of sleep on it and it still doesn’t feel real. It feels like a superhero died 😖💔

Derek Fisher is incredibly articulate and insightful. Not many people talk like him.

Fish's answer on why everyone is upset....Wow.."Something about Kobe reassured us that it is possible" (to be great)

Kobe, Shaq, Fisher, Fox, Horry. My team.

*Kobe Bryant 1978-2020* is something i will never accept and understand.

D Fish was huge for the lakers by doing all the little things, defending and hustle , Kobe called him the president bcus of how he composed himself. And I’ll never forget Dfish hitting those huge rainbow threes when needed in the crunch!

I remember when it took 0.4 seconds and he made that shot.

It feels like we lost our Hercules, he always gave his all and seemed invincible.

I am sure Kobe is still coaching the 3 girls up there in heaven.

Kobe, Shaq, and Derek 3 iconic Laker players.

Interviwer: What can you tell me about the man? Derek: Probably better than the player... So deep!!!

“What was your relationship with Kobe Bryant? How would you describe it?” Derek: “I wish he was still here to describe it” I felt that.

I think Fisher said it the best. We respect his level of dedication and don’t think we’ve given life our all.

Even as a Celtics fan, I love Derek Fisher's dedication to the game, intelligence, maturity, and the way he communicates. I can see how he's hurting inside but keeping his calm and providing intelligent, thoughtful answers in such a very difficult situation.

15:08 “...We’ll still talk.” Heavy.

We’re gonna feel one this forever. He has impacted the world more than we can imagine right now.

Kobe has impacted this world like no other athlete to be honest. Whether you liked him or not. It affected everyone! I think even more than Mj because of the social media era.

D fish was the only person I ever saw kobe give up last second shot to he had so much trust in this man

An incredible sense of Grace and Humility by Derek Fisher! Respect!

The world has lost a legend. He did it all before his time.

D Fish has always represented pure class.

Derek Fisher carried this interview.... Who else agree ?

Mamba & Mambacita, we will always miss you dearly

I've watched both of their entire careers as a life long Lakers fan. I've never seen Fish look like this. He's in a lot of pain.

I love watching these wonderful tributes but absolutely hate why. I want so badly for this to have been some crazy awful dream.

You know you made an impact, when people who didn't even meet you, people who only saw you one way, people like me who is not the biggest basketball fan, if such people are sad that you're no longer around then you made a difference. You did something good

I’m very happy Derek mentioned the family first, because that’s what this about. Furthermore, the other victims need to be treated with the same respect.

I’ve seen way too many hours of videos from people I thought knew Kobe best. Many other players knew the young Kobe, but Fisher knew the Legend that Kobe became. Kobe would be proudest of this video

I really feel bad for the 2 girls that Lost their Mom, Dad, and a Sister. I Feel for Vanessa and her 3 daughters . Dark Day in L.A.

I’ve always liked Fisher. Just seemed like a good guy with good values

Kobe and Fish. My top two favorite players ever. Probably the best years of my life, the threepeat days. When I had interests and passions. Now life is just survival.

2008-2009 were the years that I would love watching the lakers and see all the ogs in my childhood. Dam he’s really gone 🥺

KOBE WAS SPECIAL AND HE LOVED YHE PEOPLE HE WAS AROUND. HE SET OUT TO ACCOMPLISH SO MUCH. HE ACHIEVED MOST EVERYTHING HE DID. GOD BLESS HIM, HIS DAUGHTER, THE COACH HE HIRED TO TEACH THE GIRLS, THE BASEBALL COACH WHO COACHED FOR 20 YRS., THE PARENTS AND THE YOUNG GIRLS. ALSO THE PILOT. GOD BLESS THEM ALL.

It hit everyone hard because Kobe was the epitome of the human we all aspire to be.

Still doesn’t feel real.

Kobe made us all champions. His will power had us all captivated. A real life super hero.

Kobe had that Jordan spirit on the court and that's a fact!

16:45 Derek Fisher YOU ARE THE MAN! I love KOBE like he's my family! I am devastated about his death! But know I love you for every answer you've given especially the response at 16:45

D-Fish is a class act. Well spoken very thoughtful. We are all feeling the pain.

Lakernation will always stand together, love you DFish💜💛

D FISH! ❤️

It was a privilege to watch him play .it was also a privilege to see the smile on all those children he touched. Great man .I'll still take my shots and say ...Kobe. God bless his familly .and God bless his daughter.

"It's difficult to process that we won't be able to converse about anything anymore, in the same way. Although...we'll still talk." 14:57

Thank you, ESPN for sharing Derek Fisher memories of Kobe and Gigi. I know that it wasn't easy for him because he was Kobe's friends on the court and off. Everyone, miss him and Gigi, Kobe had such an ineffectual smile, everywhere he went she was with him following in his footsteps.

Wow, Derek Fisher.. what an articulate and intelligent man. Truly incredible and moving assessment of Kobe the man, teammate and relationship he shared with him. Great take on Kobe's impact on himself and others. Very impressive and insightful. My heart goes out to all those that knew him, his wife, children and fans.

This has been tragic, prayers go to everyone involved in the accident. I grew up in a Laker household and I can’t help but cry every time I listen to someone speak of kobe. I feel like I lost a famous uncle I never met. Still feels unreal.

I cannot believe this, this is the hardest thing to digest❗️❤️Kobe #24 #8

My Homeboy "Fish" from LR.... Always been a stand-up guy! Man the battles we had in high school. (Stand up LR Mills and the P-View Patriots!)

My middle school teacher always called me “Derek Fisher” but I always wanted to be like one guy 😪🕊☝🏽

Great interview with Derek himself. You’re just as much as part of my childhood the same way that Kobe was. So much respect. All love ♥️💜💛

D.fisher solid point guard.

honestly i don’t even want to get on the internet for a while.. Kobe was my guy.. i don’t wanna see these videos for a while.. LongLiveKOBE 💔🤧

This hurts so bad...at least he went out doing what he loved, BEING A AWESOMETACULAR DAD! ❤️

GiGi just wanted to be the female version of her dad

Derek Fisher is a legend, his one of my favorite Lakers.

Jerry West is heartbroken

When Stan asked if Kobe was an easy guy to play with in terms of the demands he asked from his teammates you can tell Fish was a little upset with that question. We should be celebrating Kobe right now not worrying about if he was a team player man! Smh.

Kobe’s passing is really taking a toll on me. I’m up at 4 am again and I have to be at work by 9. Rest In Peace Bean! 💔💔💔💔

I wasn't a fan of Kobe's to start as I am a Bull's fan and MJ fan, but over the year's I grew to admire Kobe. Big hugs to his family and Legend's never die they live in every one of us even if it is just a memory and or impact.

This man was a true friend. The honesty in his words is transparent.

Mamba for life all us fans love and miss you. The love you had for the game is the reason i love and play I've been watching you since i was 5 Rest In Paradise Kobe Bean Bryant :)

This man Derek Fisher is a class act. Very respectful, straight forward, polite, easy to understand/relate to. I appreciate this video, thank you.

I keep watching these interviews and remembrances trying to wrap my head around it. I still can't believe it. My wife who has probably watched 20 minutes of basketball in her entire life was nearly in tears when she heard the news. I think that says a lot about the incredible impact Kobe had culturally, not just as a player. I grew up watching Jordan, so he'll always be number one for me. But no one else came as close to being "Like Mike" as Kobe. Mamba. Legend.

LEGENDS NEVER DIE 💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜

Derek, what a class act. 👍👍

Kobe and Fish. 5 Rings together. Brothers forever.

I live in Africa and know nothing about basketball, but I knew about Kobe Bryant. Even on a tv screen one couldn't help but be drawn to him. I've spent the past 2 days watching interviews Kobe had with various people, and people who knew him talking about him, but this has honestly been the most comforting and heartfelt interview I have watched. I can see why Kobe was drawn to Derek as a friend. What a thoughtful, empathetic friend to have. They are rare. I cannot imagine what Kobe's wife and eldest daughter (the little ones are too young), and his parents and sister are going through. It's just unimaginable. I wish them so much strength and love to carry them through these very dark times. I'm sure Derek will be there to help pick up the pieces if and when he can. He seems that kind of man. For him to lose a close friend like this must also be beyond comprehension. It probably hasn't even sunk in yet. The only comfort I can impart to his family and friends, we hear you, and although grieving is such a private process, there is huge support. Lean on that support. God bless and love you always xxx

This still doesn't seem real. Prays goes out everyone's family and friends. Spend as much time with your loved ones because you never know when that time will come.

Derek's quote at 6:54 hit me right in my spirit

Much respect D. Fish. Praying for you also.

He was a one of a kind person who I was honored to have as new friend. Met him 20+ years ago.

Thank you for your kind words, D Fish. Mamba & Mambacita forever

Growing up in LA I wasn't a basketball fan but those few times I tuned in I remember watching him play with Kobe. They stood out to me the most. A terrible tragedy. Rest in peace to all those who passed away.

14:59 “although, we’ll still talk” ❤ Beautiful. Thank you, D Fish. Hearing you talk about Kobe is comforting

Hold your head up Lamar. Ain’t seen you in any thing anywhere. Stay strong.

Derek.... the pain you must feel in losing your brother. Love to you and your family Derek...

If you're in Vanessa's position, how do you explain to your youngest one who's only what? A few months old? How do you explain to her eventually that she'll be growing up without a father and sister. That's just too much of a burden for any parent

Thank you for asking about Gigi and thank you for telling us about her.

Wonderful tribute Mr. Fisher❤️💜💛💜💛 I’ve watched you play with Kobe all the years with my boys. Thank you!❤️

nobody talks about how KOBE won BACK TO BACK "without" Shaq....took gasol..who had never won a playoff "game" and a bunch of average players and past his prime arTest to the MOUNTAIN TOP....3 STRAIGHT FINALS in the WEST.....NONE of the GREATS did that!!!!!!!!!!

beautiful opening statement fish

Man it's been awhile since I played 2K, Kobe was my player I got em max out 99 rating.

listening to Fisher makes me reflect more on life. thanks for the interview ESPN. he is so profound in his submission of the Bryants. bless up bro.

Mr. 0.4. Iconic moment on the NBA.

Best interview I've seen about Kobe, Derek Fisher has a lot of heart and that let's him understand Kobe.

Best interview with a POV from a player / friend . Fisher was spot on !

All around solid player was Derrick..you can tell he feels the loss of his friend an teammate Kobe

I'm from little Rock Arkansas too and I love Kobe

I am still crying for my hero Kobe Bryant.

The Goat and his daughter will be missed 😪😢😭

This is chilling! Great interview D. Fish!

bless up Derek thanks for sharing your perspective .. respect !

True friendship is so HARD TO HAVE LET FIND...treasure your love one and true friends 😢😢

Fisher is my old time favorite Laker. Wonder what Ron, Artest gotta say.... He must of been heartbroken.

When Fish describes unconditional love and children, I agree with his statements and think it's a beautiful description of a man becoming a father. Kobe will be missed and we have all lost a great soul and I'm praying for his family. Praying for all that lost their life and their families. Thank you Kobe for your letting us witness greatness on the court and your impact off the court is incredible.

Sorry for your loss Derek... and thanks for sharing your thoughts with us...

Derick fisher used to give me nightmares! Much respect my guy! To the Bryant Family, my condolences goes out to you and the rest of the families impacted by this terrible tragedy.

This has been my favorite interview since the tragedy. D-Fish, "Little Rock", shared that passion for the game and that fire and determination that Kobe had. Minimal talent and skill compared to Mamba. But, that same passion and fire that made Kobe arguably the greatest to ever lace em up, is the same combo in between the ears and inside a man's chest that made a dude who really had no business being anything more than a collegiate level player, to being a key contributor to 5 time NBA championships. A true consummate professional D-Fish. Just like Kobe.