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MJ Memorial: Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson

Basketball legends pay their respects to Jackson.

Published : Tuesday, 07 Jul 2009, 3:05 PM PDT

Posted by: Scott Coppersmith

Los Angeles - Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson spoke at the Michael Jackson memorial at the Staples Center about their favorite memories of the King of Pop.

You can watch their full tributes to Jackson in the video player.

Bryant said, "Michael was also a true humanitarian, who gave just as much offstage as he did on the stage. Michael and his family came from humble roots, and Michael always cared very deeply for those in need. And beyond all of his records that he broke as a recording artist, Michael even made the Guinness Book of World Records for most charities supported by a popstar. "

 

Johnson said " This is a celebration of his life - his legacy. I want to thank Michael for opening up so many doors for African Americans to be on daytime shows, late night shows... He allowed Kobe and I to have our jerseys in peoples' homes across the world because he was already there and he opened all those doors for us."

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