I had mixed feelings of Kobe as a person and as an athlete before his passing, but the more I learned post-tragedy, the more I respected his efforts to improve as a person and make an impact on those he came in contact with. Always sad to lose such an influential person before their time. While he had so much left to accomplish, the footprint he left on the world is undeniable. He was a champion and a mentor to so many. #respect
