Kobe Bryant's ex-teammate Smush Parker regrets beef with late NBA legend- Late Kobe Bryant's former teammate in Lakers, Smush Parker, has regretted not settling his fight with the NBA legend - The former point guard said he just hoped that things had turned out differently before Kobe died - It should be noted that Smush had in the past made some hurtful comments about the late basketball player Fallen basketball icon Kobe Bryant’s death left a hole in many people’s hearts and a sense of regret in others. Former Lakers player Smush Parker is having a difficult time processing Kobe’s death because the two did not see eye to eye. The former starting point guard for the admired Lakers team said he just wishes he and Kobe had mended their fences before his sudden death. According to TMZ, Smush was once caught saying playing side by side with the late basketballer was an overrated experience. Now, his words pierce his heart whenever he thinks of the deceased’s sudden departure. Recommended for you "Chinese man emptied my bank account": Actor Prince Eke calls out telecoms... Apparently, Smush’s hurtful words caused a dent in his and Kobe’s relationship forcing the latter to respond in a 2009 interview. Kobe referred to Smush as the worst stating he did not deserve to be in the NBA. “Smush Parker was the worst. He should not have been in the NBA, but we were too cheap to pay for a point guard. We let him walk on,” the late father of four ranted. Smush insists he once reached out to Kobe in an attempt to hash things out. The basketball player penned an apology letter but claimed Kobe did not respond. Kobe and his daughter Gianna (Gigi) Bryant died on Sunday, January 26, after his private helicopter crashed in Calabasas, US. The two were travelling to the player’s sports academy known as Mamba Academy. Seven more people lost their lives in the accident after the plane crashed into a foggy mountain. Recommended for you Drama as Portable celebrates Olamide’s birthday with ‘strange’ wall paintin... It was described as a “high energy impact crash.” Kobe’s wife, Vanessa Bryant, broke her silence on Thursday, January 30, and thanked her fans and family for praying for her. She honoured the other victims who also lost their lives in the tragic crash and said a foundation to cater for their families was in the works. The widow said she had no idea how life was going to be without her husband and daughter and asked her fans to grant her privacy to mourn the two. “We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe the amazing father of our children; and my beautiful, sweet Gianna - a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful daughter, and amazing sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Capri,” Vanessa penned. PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that to many, the late Kobe Bryant will forever be remembered as a basketball legend, but to those who knew him on a personal level, he was a proud father of four girls. Recommended for you "Ngbó, they say you carry belle": Denrele Edun celebrates Yemi Alade, revea... As many around the world continue to mourn the loss of the basketball star and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, the term, girl dad became the number 1 trending topic on Twitter. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We have updated to serve you better Sadio Mane doesn't care about worldly things - Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi| Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Late Kobe Bryant's former teammate in Lakers, Smush Parker, has regretted not settling his fight with the NBA legend - The former point guard said he just hoped that things had turned out differently before Kobe died - It should be noted that Smush had in the past made some hurtful comments about the late basketball player PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng NAIJ.com Legit.ng