VIDEO: Clippers Release Kobe Bryant Tribute Narrated by Paul George Before Return to Staples Center
Kobe Bryant's tragic death has shocked the NBA world, and the tributes have continued to pour in from teams all over the league. It is easy to forget, but the Los Angeles Clippers play in the shadow of Bryant at Staples Center. The Clippers returned home first on Thursday night and created a video that serves to honor Bryant is a touching, and perfect way, narrated by a Hollywood native.
The Clippers will play this video tribute to Kobe Bryant, Gigi and all those who were lost in the helicopter accident this week. It is beautifully narrated by Paul George, who idolized Kobe and says Kobe was the reason why he picked up a basketball. pic.twitter.com/qkhlxmL970
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) January 31, 2020
Southern California's own Paul George narrates the video that pays tribute not only to Bryant, but to all those who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash. This was an amazing gesture by the Clippers, and a fitting one to have someone inspired by Bryant narrate the video.
The Clippers’ beautiful tribute video for Kobe Bryant, Gigi Bryant, and the other victims of the helicopter crash, narrated by Clippers’ star Paul George, followed by a moment of silence. pic.twitter.com/pEBsFvAcqK
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 31, 2020
Bryant was influential to so many, and he had an impact on George and everyone who grew up in the Los Angeles area. The Clippers were wise to create a heartfelt tribute, and choosing George to narrate was the perfect touch in what is such a tough situation to deal with.