Kobe and Messi had more in common than what you thought

Kobe Bryant is the greatest player that the Los Angeles Lakers ever had in the franchise; for twenty years, he was the face of the purple and gold and helped them to win five championships, three alongside Shaquille O'Neal and two with Pau Gasol.

The Lakers Icon became one of the most popular players in the NBA and one of the greatest. A couple of times, he shot two ads with the now-PSG superstar Leonel Messi; they both became friends and shared a passion for sports.

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When Messi left the Spanish team Barcelona, a fan decided to make fan art of both athletes; the two can be seen in the same pose and carrying a trophy. Without a doubt, this is a reminder of how Kobe was beloved by many fans worldwide and was set to be on the level of Leo Messi.

Messi's message after the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant

The two athletes and superstars shot a couple of ads together and became friends; when the tragedy happened and the world lost Kobe Bryant, Messi used his social media and sent a message to Kobe and his family: "I don't have the words… all my love goes to Kobe's family and friends. It was a pleasure to meet you and share good moments. A genius like no other was taken away from us."