How many daughters does Kobe have: Kobe's Basketball Greatness Made Him a Hero to So Many Kids …

We live in Tennessee, not too far from Memphis, and Kobe’s Lakers were coming to Beale Street to play the Grizzlies.

My son brought a friend, another Kobe fan, and I’ve never seen two kids more excited – or more decked out in Lakers gear.

NBA basketball is often a more personal game than the other major American sports.

Then, late in the game, Kobe saw them – in all their ridiculous Lakers finery – he broke his game face for just a moment and smiled.

He showcased an intellect that was miles beyond mere “basketball brilliant.” And kids still wore his jersey.