Naomi Osaka Channels Kobe Bryant's Spirit On and Off the Court

no matter what sport you love to play or watch I think we all can agree Kobe Bryant left a lasting Legacy on people around the world one of those people happens to be building a legacy of her own Naomi Osaka is set to advance to the second round of the US Open after her latest win she wore a black mama Jersey for her postmatch interview and told male sport quote I always wear Kobe Jersy after matches and practices because I feel a little bit like I can keep his spirit with me she also said one of the things I always remember him telling me is like the people around you are noise if that makes sense like if there's news and media and whatever like you're a lion and all of that is like the Flies buzzing around the Lion's eyes and you only have to focus on your prey Osaka who has had struggles with her mental health did also wonder if Kobe would be disappointed with how she's handled things personally I think Kobe would be very proud of Naomi Osaka but drop a comment with your thoughts watch the fumble weekly every Friday on YouTube follow me everywhere at jacku TV and thanks for watching [Music]