The world reacts to Kobe Bryant’s tragic death
NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, multiple outlets confirmed, reportedly among several others. He was 41 years old.
“Anyone who loves the game of basketball, you loved Kobe Bryant” pic.twitter.com/hD0KYvVyrZ
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) January 26, 2020
Kobe Bryant was killed Sunday when the helicopter he was traveling in crashed and burst into flames Sunday morning amid foggy conditions in the hills above Calabasas. https://t.co/Y4KZJXrObL
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) January 26, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers star’s tragic death was met with shock and mourning, as the world remembered Bryant:
Nooooooooooo God please No!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 26, 2020
We miss you already Kobe ❤️❤️????
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 26, 2020
I’m stunned. Words can’t even come close to describing it. Just an incredibly sad and tragic day.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 26, 2020
“He inspired so many people,”
Drew Brees on Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/OYnKAAyS0S
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 26, 2020
Jeannine & I are absolutely shocked to hear of the loss of one of my favorite people & one of the best basketball minds in the history of the game! Our hearts & prayers to Vanessa & his girls. @kobebryant you were my biggest fan, but I was yours #RIPMAMBA @NBA @espn @SLAMonline pic.twitter.com/Ll0BD6VWgr
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 26, 2020
I can’t even believe this is real… right now outside Staples. ? pic.twitter.com/yuunIbG2Ms
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) January 26, 2020
NO NO NO NO KOBE!!!!!!! PLEASE BE A DREAM. KOBE CAN’T BE GONE????????????
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 26, 2020
RIP Kobe Bryant. I cannot believe I just typed those words. Just impossible to comprehend. He was becoming as big a force in his second career as he was on the court. God bless his wife and children.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 26, 2020
I’m heartbroken by this news, you were a true legend, and friend. Rest In Peace @kobebryant, my thoughts and prayers to his wife and kids. #legend #mamba #goat pic.twitter.com/1VKYdbrVEk
— Tony Parker (@tonyparker) January 26, 2020
We can never forget how precious life is. How those who are special to you and never let them forget how deeply you love them
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 26, 2020
To all of my friends, thank you. Each of you have shared part of yourself with me and made my life better. I have tried to do the same. If you were here I would hug you like I just hugged my family. It hurts that it takes a tragedy to remind us of our mortality.#hugyourfriends
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 26, 2020
Man I don’t even know where to start?? I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I’m so FREAKING SAD right now!!!!
RIP LEGEND
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) January 26, 2020
The Rockets & Nuggets hold a moment of silence for Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/5LV9ddyi42
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 26, 2020
Prayers to his family and all the families affected.. This hurt my heart.
— ? Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 26, 2020
This times a million ⚡️ https://t.co/udkOp9dTFO
— Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) January 26, 2020
How absolutely horrifying. Watching Kobe totally embrace post-basketball life has been awesome. Getting to do all the things he didn’t get to do while he was playing. Getting so wrapped up in his daughter’s basketball. The films. All of it. This is just unspeakably awful.
— nick wright (@getnickwright) January 26, 2020
I really don’t know what to say. I feel like crying. My sincerest prayers go out to Kobe’s family and the entire basketball world, which was also Kobe’s family.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) January 26, 2020
.@JoeBiden says he learned of Kobe Bryant’s death after getting off his campaign bus in Des Moines. “It makes you realize you’ve got to make everyday count,” he says.
— Ken Thomas (@KThomasDC) January 26, 2020
“For those Kobe fans that are out there, that are feeling like I feel right now, just try and think of all the joy that he brought you.”
Brian Shaw reacts to the reported passing of Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/WjAwmIHQle
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 26, 2020
This is heartbreaking. Rest In Peace Kobe.
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) January 26, 2020
Please don’t let this be True. I’m shaking ?
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) January 26, 2020
Shocked and saddened to hear about Kobe Bryant. To us in Philly he was one of ours. His loss will be felt throughout the city. #ripkobe
— M. Night Shyamalan (@MNightShyamalan) January 26, 2020
Horrible!!!! RIP my man ??? pic.twitter.com/anrin1KfWZ
— Dana White (@danawhite) January 26, 2020
This is just overwhelming. It is unreal.
— Joy Taylor (@JoyTaylorTalks) January 26, 2020
Shaking. Sick.
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) January 26, 2020
I cannot believe this is real. My god. Oh my god.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 26, 2020
Just met Kobe while training at his facility for the NFL. RIP to a legend. Gone too soon ?
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr? (@dh_simba7) January 26, 2020
Warriors were practicing when the news of Kobe Bryant’s death broke. They called off practice, canceled media availability. Like every emotionally rocked NBA franchise right now, a ton of people in the organization were connected to him in various ways.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 26, 2020
Kobe lived just down the road. Everyone in the area had nothing but great things to say about him. Rare for someone of his stature. A true legend. Incredibly sad
— Phil Hughes (@PJHughes45) January 26, 2020
Shocked and saddened about the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. His mantra was “live today to inspire tomorrow” and he inspired millions. My heart goes out to his beloved family. pic.twitter.com/f25D74QzR5
— Arianna Huffington (@ariannahuff) January 26, 2020
#KobeBryant you were the greatest. You made our city and the rest of the world so proud. Every basketball fan knew the magnificence of the Mamba. Love and healing to Vanessa and those little girls. God, this is just the worst ever.
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) January 26, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learn of the tragic passing of @kobebryant. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, the @Lakers and @NBA family. pic.twitter.com/vqnDcWScNZ
— Olympique Marseille (@OM_English) January 26, 2020
Terribly sad ?
RIP to a legend who meant so much to so many. You will be remembered forever as the champion you are.? pic.twitter.com/xRVuSf157X— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) January 26, 2020
…HE was ‘different’. Our discussion not long back was about ‘daughters’ AND transitions. He sought to make a DIFFERENCE. He just got started & he created many paths.. Ive said many times as a young-HE was the most manner able ‘athlete’ I ever met. He was DIFFERENT #RIPKOBE248 pic.twitter.com/hdrxcWWVsj
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) January 26, 2020
What terrible, tragic & shocking news about the passing of the legendary Kobe Bryant. My thoughts & condolences go out to his family.
Rest In Peace, Kobe.
— Matt Hardy in LIMBO (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 26, 2020
I’ll never forget how delirious with joy #KobeBryant was after he won his #academyaward
He was giddy as he hugged it out with me and @DanStanczyk and was thrilled when I mentioned his tremendous interviews with my dear friend @Cabbie
Prayers for his family pic.twitter.com/6P22W0BBWd— Adnan Virk (@adnansvirk) January 26, 2020
No words can express how I feel or how much I idolized this man. Thank you Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/JStSGrzCX9
— AJ Epenesa (@ajepenesa24) January 26, 2020
Bryant was a five-time NBA champion, two-time NBA Finals MVP, and former NBA MVP, as well as an 18-time All-Star. His 33,643 career regular season points is good for fourth on the all-time scoring list; he was surpassed on that list on Saturday night by LeBron James, and tweeted his congratulations to James after the game:
Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother ?? #33644
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 26, 2020
LeBron James wore shoes last night honoring Kobe Bryant, who he passed on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. “Mamba 4 Life. 8/24 KB” pic.twitter.com/EQHTP58pZ5
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) January 26, 2020
Man, this was LeBron on Kobe last night after passing him on the all time scoring list.
“Now I’m here in a Lakers uniform in Philadelphia, where he’s from…I’m happy just to be in any conversation with Kobe Bean Bryant.”
Freaking devastating ? pic.twitter.com/ZUvPStiy1p
— Jeff Barker (@JeffBarker_) January 26, 2020
