Because I know people are gonna run with the Tatum is obsessed with Kobe jokes, I think it’s a good time to reply with this Booker comment about Kobe.

“We both love him a lot. The thing about that, l’ll elaborate on that. I see (Tatum) getting hate just representing Kobe and being inspired by him. But Kobe always said his one job is to inspire the next generation - that’s what he’s done for us.”

“He is gonna live forever in this game and not even just in basketball. Just his approach to life and how he’s changed and shaped so many people. I think it’s foolish for people to give hate to somebody like me or Jayson representing one of our idols.”