Neymar has a special item from Kobe Bryant that he keeps in his trophy room, reflecting their close bond and Neymar's admiration for the late NBA star. He has honored Bryant's memory through various tributes since the basketball legend's passing in 2020.
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Neymar shared a close bond with Kobe Bryant, with the Brazilian often speaking about his admiration for the former Los Angeles Lakers star.
Following Bryantâs tragic passing in 2020, Neymar paid tribute in multiple ways, including social media posts and gestures on the pitch during his time at Paris Saint-Germain.
That connection remains strong years later, with Neymar continuing to honour the NBA legend in a personal way.
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In a video published on his YouTube channel last Monday, Neymar revealed that he keeps a special item dedicated to Kobe in his trophy room.
The Brazilian showed a PSG shirt with Bryantâs name and number, explaining it was the one he wore to pay tribute after the NBA iconâs passing.
âThis is Kobe Bryantâs jersey. On the day he passed away, I wore this jersey because Iâm a huge fan of his. I even have a tattoo of him. Heâs an inspiration to me, so it was a moment to honour him,â the Santos No.10 said.
The revelation endorses how deeply Bryant influenced Neymar, with the item holding significant emotional value beyond his football achievements.
Neymar has openly discussed how Bryantâs passing affected him in an interview with Vogue in 2020, a few months after the accident involving the NBA superstar.
âHis death affected me deeply because our lives had so much in common,â he stated at the time.
âI met Kobe personally when he came to Paris⊠When you get to know the person behind the athlete, you create a different kind of relationship, and with Kobe, it was very special.â
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Neymar keeps a special item from Kobe Bryant in his trophy room, symbolizing their close bond and Neymar's admiration for him.
Neymar paid tribute to Kobe Bryant through social media posts and gestures on the pitch during his time at Paris Saint-Germain.
Neymar shared a close bond with Kobe Bryant and often expressed his admiration for the former Los Angeles Lakers star.
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