But Michael Jordan also became one of the first people Bryant informed last summer that he planned to retire following the 2015 - 16 season .
The man became Kobe Bryant 's idol as he developed his game and set a measuring stick on his NBA legacy .
Michael Jordan also became one of the first people Kobe Bryant informed last summer that Kobe Bryant planned to retire following the 2015 - 16 season .
The man became Kobe Bryant 's idol as he developed his game and set a measuring stick on his NBA legacy .