Tracy McGrady reveals Kobe Bryant often told him he wanted to “die young” during tearful interview with “The Jump” [VIDEO]

Even before the NBA, Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant were good friends. The two have the bond of both going straight from high school into the NBA. In recent years, Tracy McGrady has interviewed Kobe, speaking on how he’s spent nights in Kobe’s home.

Tracy McGrady, like the rest of the world, was shocked to learn about the sudden death of Kobe Bryant. There were many who didn’t even know the Lakers legend, who have mourned his death. Striking is that even non-fans are heartbroken by his death.

But, Tracy McGrady shed some light on Kobe Bryant’s life, and his comments about death. On “The Jump,” Tracy McGrady was openly sobbing about the death of his friend. While he spoke, though, T-Mac said that Kobe Bryant often said that he wanted to “die young.”