“Being from Denver and growing up as a Nuggets fan, I watched the Lakers knock us out of the playoffs every season during the [Carmelo Anthony] years.” “I am definitely a Kobe fan!

X users were amused by the unlikely interaction. Even Vols fans like the boy in the meme-worthy video couldn't ignore Koby Brea's performance in Knoxville during Tuesday's upset road win.

“I am definitely a Kobe fan!” Carlson wrote. “His skills were unmatched and his work ethic was inspirational. A lot of his philosophies about working toward being a better athlete can be ...