Kobe Bryant Shows Rob Gronkowski Highest Level of Respect

Kobe Bryant is no stranger to elite talent. Not only does he possess it himself, but he's played against, with and around some of the greatest athletes in the world his entire professional career.

When Kobe Bryant pays you respect, you know he means it.

New England Patriots record-setting tight end Rob Gronkowski has earned a lot of people's respect this season—Kobe now among them.

It didn't come in normal fashion either. Kobe and Gronk's exchange came while the the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was in the middle of a heated game against the Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
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