I love that at the beginning he named all who passed away in the crash

Thank you jimmy Kimmel for mentioned “all”” people who died in the accident....very appreciate it.

Never seen Jimmy cry before but you can tell Kobe was a friend to him. Jimmy could barely get through he's monologue even making jokes here and there didn't help the tears coming in.

you can hear the pain

everytime his voice broke, my heart shattered a little bit more

Jimmy is a very genuine, gentle, loving soul, underneath the goofy comic.

4:26 Michael Phelps came to honor Kobe. He’s a swimmer. Shows how Kobe left an impact on people from all sports not just basketball.🙏❤️

Kobe Bryant really was a true friend to Jimmy Kimmel. He was on his show 15 times, and I could tell how close they were after that. It's heartbreaking to see how much he is suffering up there, but he was able to overcome it and remember and celebrate Kobe like he wants to.

You can tell he cried all night before this

"Everywhere I go, I see his face." Peter Parker quote. I feel that with Kobe now, it's just sad.

Today 7 months later, i can still feel the same pain. So heavy in the heart.

I love how all the current nba stars are wearing sunglasses so no one sees them crying

Jimmy nailed it. Nicely done, sir.

All the players wearing glasses for the same reason I’m hiding in my room watching this

Philippines love Kobe, he made us pick a basketball aside from mike. Our childhood hero. I don't know how he made a great impact in our lives.

He was just genuinely showing his feelings. He had me crying immediately.

Who couldve ever imagined that we would say "I'm watching Kobe's memories during the Covid19 Crisis" Wow

he’s voice is shaking so much 💔 breaks my heart R.I.P

Jimmy is a class act , very heartfelt and outspoken speech. You can see AND hear the pain in his face and voice .

How can you dislike this video bro

I couldn't avoid to cry with this Jimmy emotional speech, which expresses how important Kobe was for basketball, his family, and even friends. Some genius should never die but, this is life, so thank you Jimmy for mentioning those people who died also in the accident with Kobe.

The most important thing is that Jimmy called all the victims, not only Kobe and his daughter - it is a great act of respect.

Jimmy as a host trying his best to hold it together as a fan and a friend at such a public event of grieving. For all who were lost, you can feel his hurt as a mourner, and trying his best to do kobe and his family proud. Everyone is used to seeing him crack a joke, and God bless him he still somehow managed it. I love this dude.

Most people wore shades to hide their tears..

3:01 “I knew he would come to us eventually” 😂😂 Thanks Jimmy, for trying to make us laugh in a sad time

Fly high KoBe 🕊

Kobe may have died but his legacy will live on in our hearts and lives forever

I love that Jimmy Kimmel is not scared to cry/show emotions for anyone to see.😥They couldn't have picked a better person to open & host this celebration of these 9 beautiful lives lost too soon. Love & Prayers to Ms. Vanessa, their beautiful daughters & all affected by this tragedy. ❤️🥰💙🙏🏻💜

The dislikes are from the tears in peoples eyes causing them to hit the dislike button.

This was beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. 💔

Never seen Jimmy this emotional 💔

2:53 Bill Russell be like : "Did he just mentioned my name? "

I’m still listening to this, it’s so respectful

this is the first time im going through and listening to all the speeches.. i couldn't before... but i will now...RIP to all the families affected. KOBE and GIANNA❤

Still feels like yesterday when Kobe used to drop the detailed analysis on ESPN+ of the young players in the league. Not a day goes by where i dont think of him. In a way, he gave us a sense of purpose. Every time i feel like giving up, my inner voice says this isnt what Kobe would want and i immediately gather everything in my will and power to face whatever is in front of me. He made me better.

"All we can do is be grateful for the time we had with them and for the time we have left with each other."

Thank you for the speech Jimmy. I am touched by every single word you have uttered. When I come to Los Angeles, I will be ready to do my tribute to every single spot that honors KB 8/24.

Nearly a year later, I still tear up at Jimmy's speech. It must have been so painful to Jimmy and the rest of Koby's friends and family when he died. 😥

Man, that is so cool that EVERYONE greeted everyone around them.

I remember the day. I cried at work. I went home early, I didn’t believe it. I love you Kobe. Thank you for the hard work ethic. I’ll always work as much as I can.

It's October, and I'm still here thinking about Kobe 🐐🙌, like if you're do the same

I am so proud that Jimmy was able to do this and I am so happy that even though Kobe isn’t with us anymore I am so glad that we got the many great years with him that we did and Kobe will be missed but he would want us to stay strong Fly high Kobe🕊❤️

I love how someone shouted something and a Kobe chant rang out. ❤ Kobe Gigi and the others who passed away. 🙏

This was a great speech from Jimmy. The way he held himself together but allowed himself to feel his emotions just made me cry. Genuine love & amazing way to lighten everyone up.

2:53 bill russell looked like he had no idea he wore kobe’s jersey at yesterday game 🤣🤣

That Kobe chant always gives me chills the man was a legend loved by many still can’t believe it’s been three yrs since he left us RIP the mamba and all who lost their lives

The Philippines thanks for mentioning that love you Kobe from 🇵🇭

I come and watch this every few weeks still... and everytime it still hits me fresh that this is the sad reality and that it happened. Its truly unbelievable and it's just not right..

It’s been 1 year and I’m still as devastated as I was on this date last year. We love you and miss you Kobe! R.I.P Kobe and Gigi.

This made me cry 😢

It still hit deep hard in my heart even months after....Man😭

Man Jimmy kept it together like a pro.

To whoever’s reading this I hope you are ok and having a good day 🙏

How does this have 27 dislikes, y’all don’t have hearts

Man...you can feel that Jimmy is hurt....

Damn jimmy struggling you can tell he trying not to cry hope he doing well and rip to Kobe and gigi

The last part is amazing Saluute to all of youu guys ❤❤

Just when I was getting over this emotion. This video hit hard 😔😢

Damn messed up to think that like 2 weeks later life would truly never be the same for us (covid-19) this year has truly sucked

Jimmy Kimmel was so heartbroken during that time. You can feel the emotion that he was feeling. I was crying my eyes out the whole time I was watching the Memorial. R.I.P Kobe, his daughter Gigi and the 7 others who lost their lives on that Helicopter Crash on the morning of January 26th 2020. God bless all their souls ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Each heart represents the victims lost on that day

REST IN PEACE LEGEND !!! WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU... 🔥🔥 LEGENDS ARE FOREVER

Perfect. Just perfect. Beautifully written too.

I just love Jimmy Kimmel he's so adorable and positive

Man Jimmy 😢

when i want to cry i come back to this

Nice job Jimmy. Much respect for your kind words.

Goodbye Kobe u were an inspiration in my life.U really made me get into basketball and others to thank u hope u have a good time in heaven and Mamba out..

I've jested to my husb that I love Jimmy K. Bec he has much compassion for others. He was a great pick for this celebration. His love for Kobe & his family is evident. I'm so sorry Kobe & his dgt are gone.🌷

The pain in his voice.😭😭😭😭😭

RIP Sir Tons of Love & respect from India. 🙏

Thanks Jimmy For all Of the People who passed on The Helicopter😢❤❤❤

I know I'm being naive by saying this but I couldn't imagine Kobe dying... He seemed indestructible seeing how tall he was, how great as a person he was and having so much dignity, strength, courage, inspiring the next generation and I could go on. I am not a basketball fan but I truly liked Kobe. May he Rest in Power like Chadwick Boseman... Mamba out and Wakanda Forever!

U can hear tears in the man's voice,it was so seamless and effortless.

To this day I just can't get over what happened. I love you Kobe

it still surprise me to this day at some of the celebrity reactions. Kobe has always been know as a lone wolf that is brilliant but drives people away, it's surprising to see just how many people he touched. Jordan's speech was especially shocking, I don't think anybody really knew how close they were until now.

We love you Kobe and Gianna. Rest in perfect peace

I loved the Sign of Peace

Jimmy is the best in such situations...genuinely emotional and cracking a slight joke at the right moment, before going back again to the emotional words...He did the same when Don Rickles died...good guy

I’ve never seen jimmy so emotional 😭

Man he broke down. It shows the difference btw person who is in and out. God Bless the family who has lost their precious life's. This is such a tragic event and no one can be cross and Go as it has happened. Stay strong Jimmy. Your compassion towards that Man is seen.

One of the only people who recognised the others who died. Thats why i love jimmy, most people forget about the others who died and they were just as important as kobe

A genuine friend you can tell how are it is for him to speak.

i never met kobe but i could tell that he was a good man....people loved him...Rest in power legend

I can't believe it's been over a year. I still can't really accept Kobe's gone

Jimmy was amazing raw emotion we love you Jimmy

Kobe bryant and gigi will never evr forgotten ilove them and missed them so much .. thier family the lakers team and their friends the fans they make me feel that they still alive. Who will forget bryant his legacy love kindness and one of d best atlhetes in d world . You and gigi are missed

God bless you man and all of you and your family RIP KOBE

May Kobe Bryant's and Gianna Bryant's souls Rest In Eternal Peace

When he said Boston everyone wanted to laugh but they tried their hardest not to

you can feel the sadness and breaking in his voice😔😞

Man idk where to begin my throat is hard for me to swallow just hearing this and still grieving over this you say his name, and wanna ball crying but gotta hold it in because you won't get him back.

Feels like just yesterday we lost one of the greatest of all time, not just in basketball, but in life.

I don’t understand why Nobody mentioned the pain of Kobe Bryant parent’s pain, with the loss of their child. 🙏🙏RIP.

It hurts remembering this😥😭😢..i bought a cover of my phone his face and wearing his 24💛💜 jersey as a remembrance and a living legend to my heart.😍

We should be thankful for the time we had with people we love and the time we are left with to be with them... be greatful to life..!!

“Boston.... for God’s sake.” 💀💀💀

You can hear the pain in his voice. This is a whole different side of Jimmy that I’ve never seen..

True spirit and value of a person "gratitude". Philippines mourns for Kobe's passing.

Still makes me cry.😇🙏

I think its sad that nobody cares about other people that died, but only about Kobe and høs daughter. RIP for all of them