We have seen you grow from the days that your father played in Rieti and Reggio Calabria when our exhibition teams played against your father's team and you were the ball boy of these games.
We have seen you again in 1996 when you were drafted by the NBA and our players Stojakovic and Illgauskas were also drafted on the same night.
We have followed you during your excellent career. You may have died physically today but you will live forever as an example to be followed by players and athletes of different sports in all the World.
Rest In Peace, Kobe!