VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Clip on Jimmy Kimmel Trolling Former Teammates Shows His Truly Infectious Personality

Kobe Bryant on Kimmel
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Even a day later, it still seems hard to believe that Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA immortal Kobe Bryant has passed away at the age of 41 in a helicopter accident. Bryant is remembered, perhaps even more so than a player, as a ferocious competitor that didn't tolerate anyone giving less than 120 percent in order to win. Bryant's personality was on full display in an old Jimmy Kimmel clip. With one deadpan eye roll at the antics from some of the players on the horrid mid 2010s Lakers teams, Kobe let you know what he thought of them.

That personality is what made those Laker teams great. With one frosty look, Bryant would get his feelings across and help weed out anyone who was obsessive about helping the Lakers win games. It's an attitude we need to see more of in modern sports.

Bryant's focus on improving himself and helping the team win is perhaps unmatched across all of basketball history. When his Lakers were at their best, it was Bryant who set the tone in the locker room. His personality and smile will be two of the things we'll miss the most.