Without a doubt, the world’s most well-known basketball player, Michael Jordan, an icon not just in the National Basketball Association but also in entire basketball universe as a whole, gives tribute to the retiring Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant.

Bryant is regarded as one of Jordan’s heir to the basketball throne, watched Jordan‘s video before the game between Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers last December 29, 2015.

Michael Jordan who is regarded by many people as the greatest player of all time (GOAT) to ever play the sport of basketball, said he was sorry for being not able to be at the arena but nonetheless congratulated Kobe Bryant for his “unbelievable career” and just what he did for the game of basketball.

The five times NBA season Most Valuable Player, Michael Jordan mentioned that he regarded himself as the big brother of Bryant and also congratulated Bryant’s whole family, he also told the “The Black Mamba” you’re just like me.”