Djokovic’s emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant after winning the 24th Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic He was reduced to tears at the 2020 Australian Open. “When I needed advice, help, he was there for me,” the Serbian recalled in Melbourne when asked by John McEnroe remembering the importance of Kobe Bryant in the Serbian race.

“He inspired me and many people around the world. I had a personal relationship for ten years. He was my mentor, my friend, I have been heartbroken since I found what happened to him and his daughter,” he said then, wearing a tracksuit with 24 written on it.

At the last Roland Garros he highlighted the “Mamba mentality, Kobe Bryant. You know what will happen before it really happens. I sincerely believe in this power. Mental power, projecting your thoughts and creating your own future,” he said.

The number 24, the number of the lost legend of the Los Angeles Lakers, is even more special on this occasion. Djokovic reached a record 24 Grand Slam titles, and Kobe Bryant It was in his mind and heart.

After the initial celebrations, he wore a t-shirt with the motto ‘Mamba Forever’, with a picture of himself along Kobe Bryantthe idol of the mamba mentality, who always gives the best version of himself.

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“I thought about making this shirt seven days ago. Kobe was a close friend and what happened hurt me deeply. I talked to him, also about the winning mentality, he gave me a lot of advice. He was a Lakers legend,” said he.