As you all know, it was a very tough weekend
here in Los Angeles.
There was a helicopter accident that
took the lives of nine people aboard,
including Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
Kobe was a legend who will always
be remembered for what he accomplished on the basketball
court, but also remembered for his kindness and the times
that he helped us give back to deserving people on our show.
Our next guest became an overnight sensation
this past weekend after hitting two game-winning buzzer beaters
in the NCAA women's basketball tournament.
So you got a tweet from Kobe, who is like you're--
you love him.
I love him.
And I named my dog Kobe after him, actually.
So for him to tweet at me was amazing.
And after we won Sunday, he was like, wow, mission complete.
I think you should meet him.
Kobe, come on out!
[MUSIC - MONTELL JORDAN, "THIS IS HOW WE DO IT"]
This is how we do it.
This is crazy.
You didn't-- did you get one of these ever?
Never.
No.
Never, never.
Never even came close to that, and I've also never
had a game-winning shot at the buzzer to win a championship.
You know like, you've got to understand,
that's like the picture-perfect moment.
Like, as a kid, you dream about 5,
4, 3, 2, 1, to win the championship,
and she actually did it.
Actually, I brought you a couple gifts.
Gifts?
I brought you a couple of gifts.
This-- no.
So I got this jersey for you.
And I signed the back for you.
Wow.
This is my favorite here.
Yeah, so for your dog, this is the first time and last time
I'll ever sign something like this.
I put, "To Kobe.
Bark with force."
So that's for Kobe.
Thank you.
You're going to get one chance to make a 3-point shot.
There's a line over there.
And if you make the 3-point shot, you win $25,000.
So I asked someone to help you out.
Please welcome Kobe Bryant.
[MUSIC - KANYE WEST, "HOMECOMING"]
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again.
Go over there, Kobe, and show her how you just do one--
This is a little further then I remember a 3-point shot being.
I think it's farther too.
That's what I said.
[SCREAMS]
Yeah!
Our hearts go out to Kobe's family and all the families
who lost loved ones on Sunday.
Be kind to one another.
Bye.