NBA: Kobe Bryant Speaks Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in the Last Interview Before the Tragic Accident
NBA legend Kobe Bryant spoke of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the final interview before the tragic accident that befell him.
The sports world is mourning the shocking news that the NBA and LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash.
Bryant has become a role model not only for new generations, but also for his friends.
His contribution to basketball can be compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in soccer.
In fact, in his last interview, "Black Mamba" revealed his thoughts about the two biggest soccer players of all time.
"Well, I think Messi is one of the best athletes of all time.
"The tenacity and intelligence he plays, and his skills in using his head and shoulders are also above other players," he added.
The five-time NBA champion also mentioned that Ronaldo has the same achievements and skills as Messi.
"And Cristiano (Ronaldo) is certainly there, side by side with Messi," the NBA legend about Ronaldo said.
The former LA Lakers player made a friendship with Messi a few years ago and Bryant was very impressed with the Argentine superstar.
Messi and Bryant's friendship began when Ronaldinho introduced them to each other.
In an interview, Bryant recalled how Ronaldinho described the young Messi as the future in the world of football.
"I think Messi must have been 18 at the time, 17 maybe," Bryant said at the time.
"Ronaldinho called him and said, 'Kobe, I want you to meet a player who will be the greatest player ever,'" he concluded.
When Bryant decided to retire in 2016, Messi even wrote his personal social media account, about his hopes for his best friend.
"Bryant will always be in history books as one of the greatest athletes, it was he who helped me become interested in basketball. Hopefully all the best is in his life (Bryant)," Messi wrote.
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