Kobe Bryant Fans Are Emotional Ahead of ‘The Last Dance’ Appearance

The next two episodes in ESPN’s 10-part documentary series, The Last Dance, will air on Sunday […]

May 3, 2020, 3:20pm

The next two episodes in ESPN’s 10-part documentary series, The Last Dance, will air on Sunday night. The story of the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan will continue, but there will also be a guest appearance from a late NBA icon. Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, will be featured during an episode.

According to a teaser trailer released by ESPN, the 1998 All-Star Game featuring both Jordan and Bryant will be a part of the storyline. There will also reportedly be a pre-recorded interview with Bryant in which he discusses Jordan’s impact on his career. The two NBA legends rarely faced off during their careers, but they had considerable respect for each other. This was made evident by some leaked footage in which Bryant said that he wouldn’t have any of his championships without the advice and guidance of Jordan.

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While there are many fans eagerly anticipating the next two episodes of The Last Dance, many others are worried. Seeing Bryant conduct an interview and face off with Jordan on the court will just be too painful for them, and they fully expect to be emotionally drained after watching two episodes. Many even revealed that they are slightly dreading Sunday night.

I’m ready for #TheLastDance tonight, but I don’t know if I’m mentally ready to see Kobe on there pic.twitter.com/yFIsXBA7fP
— Cj Dickerson (@dickerson_cj) May 3, 2020

Me the moment i see kobe on #TheLastDance tonight. pic.twitter.com/AzDx9mkGz3
— Antonio Perez (@flash17_) May 3, 2020

gotta mentally prepare for the Kobe episode tonight #TheLastDance
— Yardo (@jawadooooo_nyc) May 3, 2020

Idk if I’m ready to see Kobe in #TheLastDance
— Brain. (@brain_the_gr8st) May 3, 2020

Watching LA Originals on Netflix and there’s scenes with Kobe 🥺 I’m not ready for #TheLastDance tonight
— Cheeseburglar (@_QHefner_) May 3, 2020

Kobe tonight. RIP. #TheLastDance
— Keith Cordero Jr. (@kmcorder) May 3, 2020

This is going to be a good and emotional episode tonight – 2 of the greats , R.I.P. Kobe #TheLastDance
— Brady Carducci (@BradyCarducci) May 3, 2020

I’m going to lose it if they have a prerecorded Kobe interview on #TheLastDance. pic.twitter.com/OyLKZZcoMQ
— Alan Ly (@theAlanLy) May 3, 2020

Tonight’s episode of “The Last Dance” features an interview with Kobe Bryant.

Get your tissues ready, this will be emotional.#TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/IzfYIiabr3
— Game Changer (@GameChangerTO) May 3, 2020

I think once or twice a week since his death, I have a moment of “Is Kobe really gone?”. Tonight’s episode is gonna suck. #TheLastDance
— Ant (@anthsam9) May 3, 2020

Tonight is going to be a good one, tough one, maybe the best one…I’m excited. #Kobe #TheLastDance https://t.co/gz4q7CipKv
— Timmy Ohlson (@teeooh23) May 3, 2020

Can’t wait 😭 @kobebryant and MJ #TheLastDance
— RoRoWave🌊🌊 (@RoRo_Waves) May 3, 2020

Looks like we get to see plenty of @kobebryant tonight ❤️ #TheLastDance
— Enjoy the Silence (@madbum_40) May 3, 2020

Pretty sure we’ll see some Kobe footage tonight. Bring the Kleenex.#TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/CWQ7pvQNd1
— Chip Cranford (@CranfordChip) May 3, 2020