Michael Jordan Blames Kobe Bryant For Being Responsible For Yet Another 'Crying MJ Meme'
'I'm gonna have to look forward to another crying meme... That is what Kobe Bryant does to me,' joked Michael Jordan during his emotional speech during Bryant's memorial.
Los Angeles, California - On Monday, February 24, the Staples Center was filled to the brim with people looking to honour NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, and the other victims after they tragically passed in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020.
The ceremony opened with a powerful performance by Beyoncé who performed her song 'XO', which was a favourite of Kobe's according to Queen B. The performance came complete with a full chorus and multi-piece orchestra.
Beyoncé performing "XO" and Halo at the Kobe Bryant memorial and the other victims of the accident. #KobeFarewellpic.twitter.com/YaMtVi9Nku
— BEYONCÉ NEWS (@BeyonceHiveNews) February 24, 2020
Following the opening performance by Beyonce, Vanessa Bryant, longtime Lakers' fan Jimmy Kimmel and many other big names delivered heartbreaking speeches celebrating the lives of those they lost in the tragic helicopter crash.
"Take care of our Gigi" - Vanessa Bryant's emotional tribute at @KobeBryant's and Gigi memorial service 😭 😭
— Mpasho News (@MpashoNews) February 25, 2020
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Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel teared up remembering Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant at their memorial service. pic.twitter.com/FyCQWVyvTf
— azcentral (@azcentral) February 24, 2020
NBA Icon Michael Jordan managed to relax the atmosphere with an opening joke. Presenting Kobe as his little brother, Michael shared stories about his friend. While in tears, Jordan cracked jokes about how Bryant would call him sometimes in the middle of the night to pick his brain about post-up moves or footwork:
To do that, you have to put up with the aggravation, the late night calls or the dumb questions...
But the moment that broke the crowd the most was when the former NBA player referred to the famous crying Michael Jordan meme:
Michael Jordan Jokes About Being A Meme At Kobe Bryant’s Memorial! pic.twitter.com/aywWy5ITFr
— VideoMixtape.com (@VideoMixtape_) February 24, 2020
The Staples Center chose a special day for its memorial - Feb, 24, or 2/24/20. It's a combination of Kobe and his daughter Gianna's jersey numbers (24 and 2, respectively).
