Today, we discuss the criticism Gail King has received for her comments to Lisa Leslie about Kobe’s 2003 rape case. With respect to the deceased we broach this conversation with grace and sensitivity and seek to explore the nuances of Kobe Bryant, humanity, forgiveness, love, death and life as whole. We seek to answer the questions: Should people with problematic past still be mourned? Do our heroes have to be perfect in order to be our heroes? Is there redemption for people who have done terrible things in their life? And how do cherish our own experiences with someone without invalidating someone else’s?