Today is Kobe’s 40th birthday. Wade posted a message to the big brother on Instagram:

"Black Mamba!!! I still remember that I was watching him closely during high school, college and NBA career. This guy is incredible! I remember that day, I heard that he was going to retire, I was a bit at the time. Selfishly thinking, 'Don't, he retired, who do I want to pursue? Who else will let me check his statistics the first time after playing the game?' I know very well, I am retired. He will never achieve his achievements. Many people are too forgetful, forgetting that he used to be an absolute beast! @kobe- Bryant, thank you for your greatness!"