Novak Djokovic paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after he won the US Open on Sunday. Djokovic won his 24th grand slam title to match the Kobe jersey number 24.
Djokovic described Kobe as a “close friend” during his trophy presentation and acceptance speech:
That’s that Mamba Mentality. It’s helped Djokovic achieve GOAT status in the eyes of many in the tennis world. The impact Kobe has had on the sports world continues to amaze, as a tennis GOAT gives the Los Angeles Lakers legend his flowers.
