Conor McGregor is known to be brutal in the Octagon. The former champion has never backed down in trash talks and brawls. However, even the hardest of people have a soft core.

McGregor displayed his soft side during an interview on the red carpet at the 2020 Grammy Awards. The fighter showed his respect for Kobe Bryant and the sadness he felt over his untimely demise.

Conor McGregor shared his feelings over the loss of Kobe Bryant

Back in 2020, during the Grammy Awards, Conor McGregor shared his feelings on the loss of the basketball legend, Kobe Bryant and his daughter. The fighter was sighted on the red carpet when a reporter approached him and congratulated him on his victory over Donald Cerrone. However, the revelation of sadness came when McGregor was asked about how he was feeling. The former double champion said, “I feel good. I’m very happy to be here. You know, happy and sad. It’s a very sad day. We lost Kobe Bryant and his daughter. Very sad, you know. So, I’m happy to be here but sad at the same time.”

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Furthermore, the reporter asked the ‘Notorious’ if he had any memory of the NBA legend. McGregor told that although he never met the Lakers guard, he really felt the sadness. He said, “You know, I never met Kobe, but his power has transcended. I don’t know basketball too much, but I feel this and I feel sad with this. He’s a family man, a humanitarian. Passionate about his sport. It’s Sunday morning, right. Sunday morning 10:00 am. He’s taking his daughter and they’re flying to the Mamba Training Academy to partake in the love of basketball. And I mean, it’s just very sad news. I don’t know what to say about it, to be honest, you know. It’s just very sad.”

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The unfortunate loss of a gem

The world lost a basketball gem on 26 January 2020. Kobe Bryant, the Lakers guard, was reportedly traveling to the Mamba training facility when he succumbed to the unfortunate incident. What’s more saddening is the fact that he brought his daughter along to partake in a basketball event. 

Nonetheless, Bryant has left behind not just a legacy, but also an inspiration for millions of souls who followed him. The player has always been remembered as a man of ethics. His Mamba mentality was said to be something that could help one achieve success in anything. Even the ‘Notorious’ was impressed with the Mamba’s work ethic. 

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Even after two years, Kobe Bryant still lives in the hearts of billions of fans. He left behind an undying legacy that is carried along by every single fan around the globe and those he inspired to be better.