A memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna was held today that brought many family members, celebrities, and fans to the Staples Center in Los Angeles to honor their lives. Following an emotional speech from Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, Michael Jordan arrived to deliver an impassioned speech about his friend. As the tears starting streaming down his face, Jordan couldn't help but take a moment to crack a joke to brighten up a room that desperately needed it the most.

After addressing the tears on his face, Jordan informed the crowd that he had told his wife that he wasn't going to cry because he didn't want to look at another 'Crying Jordan' meme for the next couple of years. "That is what Kobe Bryant does to me," said Jordan as the crowd burst into laughter. Twitter couldn't help but love the moment and quickly sent the phrase "Crying Jordan" to trend while he was still giving his speech.

Michael Jordan knows he'll be dealing with new 'crying Jordan' memes pic.twitter.com/cmprXQWAKd

— Rob Lopez (@r0bato) February 24, 2020

 

Many couldn't help but welcome the joy the meme reference brought to a crowd in mourning.

Crying Jordan is now all of us. #MambaForever pic.twitter.com/1I4297ot2E

— Stadium (@Stadium) February 24, 2020

 

Another crying Jordan face has been born #KobeFarewell pic.twitter.com/NvPYchX8nT

— No Fue Torni (@tornicleto2) February 24, 2020

 

This crying Jordan is the best. #kobememorial

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) February 24, 2020

 

MJ stands for Meta Jordan. Him making a Crying Jordan meme joke was hilarious.

— Silver Screen & Roll (@LakersSBN) February 24, 2020

 

This Crying Jordan is much better than the original, opening up unlike any other time about Kobe’s impact

— Tate (@tatefrazier) February 24, 2020

 

Jordan acknowledging crying Jordan is a moment in Black History.

— Shawn Grant (@SHAWNxGRANT) February 24, 2020

 

Michael Jordan really referenced the crying Jordan meme. Where do we even go from here?

— Love Yo Self ✨ (@MichellCClark) February 24, 2020

 

Michael Jordan just brought down the house, joking that now there is a new "Crying Jordan" meme, which Kobe would find hilarious pic.twitter.com/j6bUNBVYiP

— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) February 24, 2020

 

Crying Jordan Redeemed and redefined

— Prop (@prophiphop) February 24, 2020

 

Although many found the situation tasteless and disappointing.

I swear if any of you makes a new Crying Jordan meme from this speech you are grounded from twitter forever#KobeFarewell

— Steve Schwartzman 💜💛🤍 (@SESchwartzman) February 24, 2020

 

Don't y'all even think about trying to remix the crying Jordan face meme, after Mike's tribute to Kobe today.

— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) February 24, 2020

 

The Crying Jordan meme is over today. Actually seeing Michael in tears while talking about his close friend Kobe Bryant is really arresting and powerful.

— Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) February 24, 2020

 

Time to make it official. No more Crying Jordan memes. Not today. Not ever again! #KobeFarewell

— Not Bill Walton (@NotBillWalton) February 24, 2020

 

Tbh it won’t be coo if U guys do the crying Jordan meme this time around

— IN THE LAB (@DevInTheLab) February 24, 2020

 

No more Crying Jordan memes. They are over with. MJ is giving a tremendous, heartfelt euology to Kobe & Gianna. pic.twitter.com/UC6N1GRSZc

— Carson Cunningham (@KOCOCarson) February 24, 2020

 

HOW YALL PUT CRYING JORDAN ON CRYING JORDAN 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/de8Qeoyiqp

— TheDevilHerself 🧘🏾‍♀️✨ (@StillRockLocs) February 24, 2020

 

Hang the Crying Jordan meme in the rafters.

— Christian Rivas (@RadRivas) February 24, 2020

 

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