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In this poignant letter, Kobe Bryant expresses his deep love for basketball and the impact it had on his life. From his childhood dreams to the grind of professional sports, Bryant reflects on the joys and challenges of his basketball journey. As he prepares to retire, he shares his gratitude and plans for the future.
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Dear Basketball,
From the moment I started rolling my dad’s tube socks And shooting imaginary Game-winning shots In the Great Western Forum I knew one thing was real:
I fell in love with you.
A love so deep I gave you my all — From my mind & body To my spirit & soul.
As a six-year-old boy Deeply in love with you I never saw the end of the tunnel. I only saw myself Running out of one.
And so I ran. I ran up and down every court After every loose ball for you. You asked for my hustle I gave you my heart Because it came with so much more.
I played through the sweat and hurt Not because challenge called me But because YOU called me. I did everything for YOU Because that’s what you do When someone makes you feel as Alive as you’ve made me feel.
Garbage can in the corner :05 seconds on the clock Ball in my hands. 5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1
Love you always, Kobe
You gave a six-year-old boy his Laker dream And I’ll always love you for it. But I can’t love you obsessively for much longer. This season is all I have left to give. My heart can take the pounding My mind can handle the grind But my body knows it’s time to say goodbye.
And that’s OK. I’m ready to let you go. I want you to know now So we both can savor every moment we have left together. The good and the bad. We have given each other All that we have.
And we both know, no matter what I do next I’ll always be that kid With the rolled up socks
“Dear Basketball” A letter by Kobe Bryant
(Answer Key) “Dear Basketball” A letter by Kobe Bryant
Dear Basketball, From the (1) moment I started rolling my dad’s tube (2) socks And shooting imaginary game-winning shots in the Great Western Forum I knew one thing was (3) real I fell in love with (4) YOU. A love so deep I gave you my (5) all — From my (6) mind & body, to my spirit & soul. As a (7) six -year-old boy Deeply in love with you I (8) never saw the end of the tunnel. I only saw myself running out of one. And so I (9) ran. I ran up and down every (10) court After every loose ball for you. You asked for my hustle, I gave you my (11) heart Because it came with so much more. I played through the sweat and (12) hurt Not because challenge called me, but because YOU called (13) me. I did everything for (14) YOU, because that’s what you do When someone makes you (15) feel as alive as you’ve made me feel. You gave a six-year-old boy his Laker (16) dream And I’ll (17) always love you for it. But I can’t love you obsessively for much (18) longer. This (19) season is all I have left to give. My (20) heart can take the pounding My mind can handle the grind But my (21) body knows it’s time to say (22) goodbye. And that’s (23) OK. I’m ready to let you (24) go. I (25) want you to know now So we both can savor every (26) moment we have left together. The (27) good and the bad. We have given each other (28) all that we have. And we both know, no matter what I do (29) next I’ll always be that kid With the rolled up socks Garbage can in the corner :05 seconds on the (30) clock Ball in my hands. 5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1 Love you always, Kobe
Name: ___________________________
Directions: Watch the video “Dear Basketball”. Think about what Kobe meant by this. Think
about how you can inspire people in your own life. Think about who inspires you.
INSPIRATION: something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone