Jimmy Kimmel is reflecting on hosting the late Kobe Bryant's televised memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in February.The 52-year-old late-night host was a friend of the basketball legend, and himself shed tears during the emotional gathering, which was attended by Bryant's wife, Vanessa, as well as NBA greats Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and more.
Kimmel recently appeared on and was asked how intense the experience of hosting the service was. Kimmel said he was very nervous going into it and actually didn't initially know it was going to be a televised event.«I thought it was a somewhat intimate family and fans thing,» he said.Kimmel said the saddest part of the memorial was seeing Bryant's family in the front row.
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