With the Philadelphia Eagles being out in Los Angeles this week ahead of their game versus the Rams, one famous Eagles fan couldn’t help but stop in to check in on his favorite NFL team.

Actually, he did more than just check in. He served as a motivational speaker prior to the team’s Friday practice.

Yes, I’m talking about former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

Eagles fan Kobe Bryant giving Doug Pederson a hug before addressing Eagles players today. pic.twitter.com/4wJPA9g53v — Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) December 8, 2017

A number of Eagles players posted clips of Kobe speaking to them on their Instagram stories. Pretty cool for the guys to get a pep talk from an accomplished player prior to a really big game.

Kobe, a Lower Merion native, has never been shy about his Eagles fandom. Well, except maybe recently. But he said there’s a reason behind that.

Kobe Bryant on his Philadelphia #Eagles: “I’ve made a point not to say a word. I’m superstitious about that sort of stuff…I don’t want to tamper with what’s going on, so I’ll just say: Things are good.“ via @SpectrumSN #Lakers — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) December 8, 2017

It’s kinda funny how hospitable Los Angeles has been to the Eagles this week. The Angels have allowed the Eagles to practice in their baseball stadium. Kobe came to motivate his favorite team.

And this is all leading up to Eagles fans likely taking over the Coliseum on Sunday.

It’s been a nice home away from home for the Eagles.

Got to hear from one of the all-time greats this mornin, @kobebryant ! Appreciate it brotha. Loved it. — Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) December 8, 2017

Lower Merion’s @kobebryant just spoke to his #Eagles team



Loves putting on @Eagles jersey

Says he gets so nervous for games and wont move spots during games if things are going



Hear from Kobe @NBCSPhilly @NBCPhiladelphia today! #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/GyrvNd82W2 — John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) December 8, 2017

Thanks for speaking great words to the team @kobebryant . Appreciate the advice ✊ — Sidney Jones IV (@SidneyJonesIV) December 8, 2017

“The most important thing is to try to inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do” - @kobebryant #goat #mambamentality #theonlyway #legendary A post shared by Rodney Mcleod (@rodmcleod4) on Dec 8, 2017 at 11:25am PST

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(Hat tip to BGN reader @birdgangsoldier)