The Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios gave us some debatable yet memorable moments on the court last year. Right now, he is focusing on his recovery and is planning to make a comeback soon. However, the unfortunate news of his grandmother passing away has taken a toll on him. In this tough time, he turned to his basketball idol, Kobe Bryant, who also tragically died in 2020.

The Australian tennis star shared a wholesome memory of LeBron James enjoying a hilarious moment with Bryant. Kyrgios has sought relief looking back at his late idol’s happy memories.

Nick Kyrgios seeks comfort from his idol, Kobe Bryant, after the loss of a loved one 

The journey of sitting outside the court because of an injury, especially when you were playing your best, is an arduous task. But losing someone close to you is undoubtedly more severe than any professional disappointments. Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is going through the same.

Known for his love for his family and loved ones, Kyrgios is going through a tough time after the loss of his beloved grandmother. He recently took to Instagram to share the unfortunate news.

In these tough times, he is finding relief looking back at the happy memories of his idol, Kobe Bryant. He shared a wholesome video where LeBron James was making fun of Kobe Bryant’s style and ways by mimicking him.

In the video, Bryant was rolling in a fit of laughter. This must have brought a ray of hope for the Australian tennis star who stated, “Miss Kobe man.”

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His Instagram stories depict his mood where he has paid tribute to the people who have been his ray of hope. Kyrgios has learned some other valuable lessons from Bryant which have motivated him to do well on the court.

How did Kobe Bryant push Kyrgios to perform his best on the court? 

The Australian tennis star went against some of the greatest tennis players in his career. However, this would not have been possible had it not been for the grueling training sessions.

This he learned from his idol, Kobe Bryant. He even shared a video of the NBA legend where he talked about how one’s practice sessions need to be more difficult than the actual matches. To this, Kyrgios agreed and stated, “Mamba always knew.”

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Do you think this gap in Kyrgios’ career is going to affect his comeback? Or will he be able to get back to his 2022 form?