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Jayson Tatum makes heartbreaking admission about Kobe Bryant's death

With multiple young players looking to pay tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum reveals his biggest regret about their relationship.

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It’s been a little over four years since the world lost Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers legend left us way too soon, but his impact can still be felt around the NBA everywhere you look.

Devin Booker and Luka Doncic paid him the ultimate tribute by scoring 62 and 73 points, respectively, on the fourth anniversary of his death. Nonetheless, they’re not the only new-school stars with strong ties to the legendary shooting guard.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum grew up being a diehard Kobe fan and even got an opportunity to train with him when he was walking his first steps in the league. That’s why his passing was such a pivotal moment in his career.

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Jayson Tatum Talks About His Only Regret With Kobe Bryant

Nonetheless, even though they grew to be close at the time, Tatum still has one big regret about his relationship with the Black Mamba: Not reaching out to him as often as he could:

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Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics

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“It is bittersweet. I can’t believe that he’s not here anymore. And the thing that I regret is I wish I would’ve called him more. I wish I would’ve texted him more,” The young forward told Andscape. “I just always thought he was so busy. I never wanted to bother him. We knew each other. He told me to text him, call him anytime. But I was almost scared. And obviously, after what happened, I wish I would’ve reached out more. I had so many questions I wanted to know the answers to. I should have called him more and it taught me a lesson.”

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