Kobe Bryant was not only a Lakers icon but an icon across the NBA who transcended the sport and became a household name for millions of people across the globe. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa, and his three living daughters, Natalia (17), Bianka (3), and Capri (7 months).
The impact of today's tragic crash reverberated throughout the NBA and far beyond. Below I have compiled a list of just some of the reactions from in and outside of the basketball world on this monumental loss.
News and Updates
| Person | Comment | Time (EST) |
|---|---|---|
| Rusty Surette | TMZ is reporting Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. | 2:26 PM |
| Dov Kleiman | TMZ confirmed the sad news that Kobe's daughter Gigi was also with him. She died. This is heartbreaking. | 3:39 PM |
Key Statements
| Person | Comment |
|---|---|
| Shaquille O'Neal | There are no words to express the pain I'm going through with this tragedy of losing my niece Gigi & my brother Kobe Bryant. I love you and you will be missed. My condolences go out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW. |
| Pau Gasol | Beyond devastated... my big brother... I can’t, I just can’t believe it |
| Shareef O'Neal | Literally this morning you reached out to me.... I love you forever unc. I love you. |
| Trae Young | This S*** can’t be real... this the first moment I was able to meet Gianna Maria, she’s been to only 3 games this year... 2 of them were mine... She told me I was her favorite player to watch. I can’t believe this. Rest Easy Gigi. |
| Michael Jordan | I am in shock over the tragic news of Kobe's and Gianna's passing. Words can't describe the pain I'm feeling. I loved Kobe - he was like a little brother to me. We used to talk often and I will miss those conversations very much. He was a fierce competitor, one of the greats of the game and a creative force. Kobe was also an amazing dad who loved his family deeply - and took great pride in his daughter's love for the game of basketball. Yvette joins me in sending my deepest condolences to Vanessa, the Lakers organization and basketball fans around the world. |
| Magic Johnson | My friend, a legend, husband, father, son, brother, Oscar winner and greatest Laker of all-time is gone. It’s hard to accept. Kobe was a leader of our game, a mentor to both male and female players. |
| Bill Russell | 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. Kobe Bryant you were my biggest fan, but I was yours. |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete. |
| Adam Silver | The NBA Family is devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning. He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary: five NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, 18 NBA All-Star selections, and two Olympic gold medals. But he will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability. He was generous with the wisdom he acquired and saw it as his mission to share it with future generations of players, taking special delight in passing down his love of the game to Gianna. We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Vanessa, and their family, the Lakers organization and the entire sports world. |
| NBPA | We are stunned and devastated by the news of the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant. Words cannot express his impact on our Players, the NBA and the game of basketball. This is a monumental loss for the entire basketball community and our hearts are quite simply broken. We send love and prayers out to his wife Vanessa and the entire family. |
Public Reactions
| Person | Comment |
|---|---|
| Donald Trump | Kobe Bryant, despite being one of the truly great basketball players of all time, was just getting started in life. He loved his family so much, and had such strong passion for the future. The loss of his beautiful daughter, Gianna, makes this moment even more devastating... Melania and I send our warmest condolences to Vanessa and the wonderful Bryant family. May God be with you all! |
| Barack Obama | Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day. |
| Wayne Gretzky | Janet and I have no words to describe our shock and sadness on the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant today. Praying for him and his family. 🙏 |
| Usain Bolt | Still can’t believe @kobebryant 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 |
| Michael Phelps | My heart hurts to hear the news.... r.i.p Kobe Bryant and Gianna... thoughts and prayers to Vanessa and family.... |
| Leo Messi | I have no words... all my love for Kobe's family and friends. It was a pleasure to meet him and share good moments together. He was a genius like few others.” |
| Neymar Jr | Dia triste pra nós dos esporte, pra nós fãs e principalmente pra família e amigos de kobe. Com suas mãos se fez lenda, obrigado por exaltar o esporte Kobe... que Deus conforte o coração de sua família e amigos |
| Mike Trout | My heart and prayers go out to the Bryant family and the passengers’ families on this sad day. The impact Kobe had on the world cannot be expressed in words. RIP to a legend and a friend... 🙏🏼 |
| Tom Brady | We miss you already Kobe ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼 |
| Patrick Mahomes II | Man not Kobe... Prayers to his family and friends! #RIPMamba |
| Lindsey Vonn | I am at a loss for words. How does this happen?! Devastated. Rip Kobe 🙏🏻🙏🏻 |
| Kanye West | Kobe, We love you brother. We’re praying for your family and appreciate the life you’ve lived and all the inspiration you gave. |
| Lil Wayne | We lost a King. 824 |
| Ellen DeGeneres | Like everyone, I’m stunned and saddened by the news about Kobe Bryant. My heart is broken for his wife and family. |
| Robert Iger | Our company, Disney, mourns the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant... one of the most respected & popular athletes of our time... a friend and a fan of ours, full of life and taken from us too soon. |
| Jimmy Kimmel | He was great, charismatic & among the hardest-working athletes ever, but what impressed me most was how deeply-involved Kobe was with his 4 daughters. Pray for them, Vanessa, his parents & his fellow passengers' families on this sad and shocking day. We will never forget you Kobe |
| M. Night Shyamalan | 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. RIP Kobe. |
| Reese Witherspoon | Just devastated to hear about Kobe Bryant .💔An extraordinary athlete, and a genuinely kind, wonderful man. Sending love, prayers & compassion to his family. To his entire NBA family as well. |
| Octavia Spencer | RIP Kobe! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. |
Player Reactions
| Person | Comment | Time (EST) |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | Please God don’t let this be real!! | 2:34 PM |
| Austin Daye | Is this real I’m shaking rt now!! | 2:34 PM |
| Tristan Thompson | I hope this isn’t true man!!! Not Kobe | 2:34 PM |
| Luka Doncic | NO PLEASE🙏 | 2:36 PM |
| Arike Ogunbowale | Wait. No. Wait. Not Kobe. Wow. | 2:36 PM |
| Justin Anderson | NO. | 2:36 PM |
| CJ Miles | Nah man.. | 2:36 PM |
| Kevin Love | Please no. Please god no. It can’t be true. | 2:36 PM |
| John Henson | No way. | 2:37 PM |
| CJ McCollum | Please don’t tell me this is true . Not Kobe | 2:38 PM |
| Dearica Hamby | There is no fucking way | 2:38 PM |
| Marreese Speights | No way that’s real man. | 2:40 PM |
| Channing Frye | Damn! I’m crushed. My heart and prayers go out to his family. This hurts | 2:40 PM |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 🙏🏾 | 2:40 PM |
| Ricky Ledo | Not Kobe man !!! No way!!! The reason I even started to hoop him and my big bro I’m really sick over this one | 2:41 PM |
| Damian Lillard | Wow. | 2:42 PM |
| Kalani Brown | Please let that Kobe news be fake.. | 2:42 PM |
| Zach Lavine | I’m shook..... idk what to think right now | 2:42 PM |
| Enes Kanter | Someone please tell me this Kobe news ain’t real | 2:42 PM |
| Gregory Smith | Dawg I’m sick to my stomach. This can’t be real | 2:43 PM |
| Chloe Jackson | WHAT?!?!! No, no way😰 | 2:43 PM |
| Tianna Hawkins | 😭😭😭😭😭 | 2:43 PM |
| Erica Wheeler | No wayyyyyyyyy!!!! | 2:43 PM |
| Paul George | Quit playing | 2:44 PM |
| Erica McCall | My heart man, I’m really stressing | 2:44 PM |
| Shayne Whittington | Bro that can’t be true.. | 2:44 PM |
| Danielle Robinson | Yo this cannot be true. No way man. | 2:44 PM |
| Evan Turner | This shit can’t be real | 2:44 PM |
| Jusuf Nurkic | can’t be true NO😱 🤮🤮Kobe 💔💔 | 2:44 PM |
| Natalie Achonwa | is this real?!? don’t play. | 2:45 PM |
| Tiffany Mitchell | Im sick 🥺 | 2:46 PM |
| Jared Sullinger | Literally fighting back tears!!!! | 2:46 PM |
| Mike Conley | Man no! | 2:46 PM |
| Jonas Jerebko | This cant be true | 2:46 PM |
| Kelsey Plum | Somebody please tell us this isn’t true | 2:46 PM |
| Shabazz Napier | 😢 K824 ❤️ YOU | 2:46 PM |
| Meyers Leonard | Wow. 🙏🏼💔😢 Life is fragile. RIP Kobe. | 2:46 PM |
| Trae Young | This can’t be real.... 💔 | 2:47 PM |
| Andre Drummond | This can’t be true ....... | 2:47 PM |
| Amanda Zahui B | I feel sick. | 2:47 PM |
| Evan Fournier | Nah man this cant be true | 2:48 PM |
| Shane Larkin | Plz God No. Not Kobe | 2:48 PM |
| Marina Mabrey | I’m praying this is not true 🥺 | 2:48 PM |
| Kahleah Copper | NO. | 2:48 PM |
| Rudy Gobert | Can’t be real | 2:49 PM |
| Dwyane Wade | Nooooooooooo God please No! | 2:50 PM |
| Alaina Coates | STOP IT I KNOW YALL LYIN BOUT KOBE 😭😭😭😭😭 | 2:50 PM |
| Paul Pierce | This is not real right now | 2:51 PM |
| Nic Batum | No no no please tell me this is not true. Not Kobe.... prayers to his wife, daughters and loved ones | 2:51 PM |
| Ron Baker | I’m sick, man... my goodness 😣 | 2:51 PM |
| Anthony Morrow | This Shit Is Not Real. This Shit can’t be Real... This Ain’t Real | 2:51 PM |
| Jayson Tatum | Nooooooo cmon someone say it ain’t true... I’m sick to my stomach right now | 2:52 PM |
| Shabazz Muhammad | I’m sick | 2:52 PM |
| Jose Barrea | Kobe 🙏 | 2:52 PM |
| Vince Carter | 🙏🏽🤦🏽♂️ RIP to a legend smh | 2:53 PM |
| Quincy Pondexter | Impossible. There’s no fucking way | 2:53 PM |
| Trevor Booker | This is a tough pill to swallow | 2:54 PM |
| Elizabeth Williams | Unreal. | 2:54 PM |
| Scottie Pippen | I’m stunned. Words can’t even come close to describing it. Just an incredibly sad and tragic day. | 2:54 PM |
| Marcus Smart | Please God no... | 2:55 PM |
| Nick Calathes | 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 | 2:55 PM |
| Tyler Herro | Every team has to retire 24 | 2:55 PM |
| Binta Drammeh | This can’t be real life. I’m so sick to my stomach... | 2:55 PM |
| Krystal Thomas-Smith | There’s just no way 😢 | 2:55 PM |
| Dorrell Wright | 😪😪 | 2:56 PM |
| Marcin Gortat | Please nooooooo!!!!! | 2:56 PM |
| Asia Durr | Man this can’t be true. It just can’t 😔 | 2:56 PM |
| Stefanie Dolson | Wow. Wow. Wow. This can’t be real!!! 💔 | 2:56 PM |
| Thad Young | No not Kobe... this is unreal... | 2:56 PM |
| Bradley Beal | God, we ALL need you! | 2:56 PM |
| Marco Belinelli | My hero | 2:57 PM |
| Zach LaVine | More then just basketball man he has 4 daughters... life is crazy. Thoughts and prayers to his family. | 2:58 PM |
| Ja Morant | this one hurt ... | 2:58 PM |
| Chiney Ogwumike | I am downtown in LA.. looking at Staples Center right now and I cannot even process this. | 2:58 PM |
| Kiah Stokes | My heart is broken. Rest in paradise Kobe. A legend gone way to soon 😭😩😩💔💔 | 2:59 PM |
| John Wall | 💔🖤 | 2:59 PM |
| Norris Cole | Wow!! Sad day for the Basketball community!! #blackmamba | 3:00 PM |
| Manu Ginobili | Devastated. | 3:00 PM |
| Rudy Gobert | Enjoy every single day people, we are always too worried about things that are actually not that important. Life is precious and you never know when it’s gonna end. | 3:00 PM |
| Jamal Crawford | No fucking way... no way, no way........ No way......... No way......no way...... I love you Kobe... | 3:01 PM |
| Marcin Gortat | Devastating news :((( completely speechless !! RIP legend .... | 3:01 PM |
| Hedo Turkoglu | It’s hard to believe 🙏🏻🙏🏻#KobeBryant | 3:01 PM |
| Tony Allen | We all mourn the death of Kobe Bryant. My heart goes out to his family. May he rest in peace. 🙏 | 3:02 PM |
| Jose Calderon | Can't believe it, don't want to believe it! This is unreal! I cried when I saw the news! Thank you Kobe Bryant for everything you did for basketball and for who you were as a person. I'm gonna miss you! One of the saddest days...this one hurts a lot. | 3:04 PM |
| Lexie Brown | Kobe Bryant is the type of person that you think is going to live forever 😔💔 | 3:05 PM |
| Jonquel Jones | Please tell me this Kobe story is fake 😢😢 | 3:06 PM |
| Cody Zeller | Can’t believe this Kobe news! Life is so fragile! | 3:07 PM |
| Thad Young | This is devastating to not just his family but the world. My condolences to his family and loved ones. #ripkobe | 3:07 PM |
| Karima Christmas-Kelly | When they tell you life is short it never resonates until you see it happen to someone you know or someone familiar. | 3:10 PM |
| Marcus Thornton | The world hurting with this 1 damn mane unbelievable | 3:11 PM |
| Shatori Walker-Kimbrough | Whether or not you were a basketball fan, you knew the name Kobe Bryant. That’s impact. | 3:11 PM |
| Kendrick Perkins | Speechless.... | 3:11 PM |
| Goran Dragic | Peace and power to the Bryant family, and basketball lovers around the world. R.I.P | 3:11 PM |
| Justin Hamilton | RIP Kobe! Was a laker fan growing up because of you. Hug your loved ones tight, life is short | 3:13 PM |
| Meyers Leonard | Dear lord. Please tell me his daughters weren’t on the helicopter. Please. | 3:14 PM |
| Joel Embiid | 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 | 3:15 PM |
| Tony Parker | I’m heartbroken by this news, you were a true legend, and friend. Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant, my thoughts and prayers to his wife and kids | 3:15 PM |
| A'ja Wilson | numb | 3:17 PM |
| Victoria Vivians | Unreal! Meeting this guy was the best experience ever! For you to leave like this is upsetting! Thank you for the encouraging words you given me! Thanks for being a role model and my idol! Thank you for being who you are!God has a reason for everything! RIP Goat! | 3:17 PM |
| Jamal Crawford | Prayers to his family and all the families affected.. This hurt my heart. | 3:18 PM |
| Spencer Hawes | Rest in paradise Kobe. Prayers to the families of everyone on board. | 3:18 PM |
| Alysha Clark | My heart goes out to the Bryant family 💔💔🙏🏽🙏🏽 man. | 3:18 PM |
| Malcolm Delaney | Idk bout any other hoopers but this Kobe thing got my body feeling weird. Meant so much to the game and the future of men’s and women’s basketball. I always envisioned Kobe being the bill Russell on the sidelines. Old and being around the game forever sharing knowledge. | 3:23 PM |
| Tim Hardaway Jr | RIP to an ICON!!!🙏🏾 Just devastating | 3:25 PM |
| Greivis Vasquez | My idol... #MambaMentality #RIP I still can’t believe it. My condolences to his family. | 3:26 PM |
| Shavonte Zellous | To think your life can be gone in a sec is crazy to me. I’m sick right now really | 3:27 PM |
| Jessica Shepard | I’ll never forget literally running into Kobe before the Final 4....was one of my favorite memories. Prayers to Kobe’s family! | 3:28 PM |
| Tristan Thompson | RIP KOBE 😥😥😥 I can’t believe this is true. I’m at a loss for words 😥 | 3:31 PM |
| Lorenzo Brown | Life is so unfair sometime 💔 | 3:31 PM |
| Robert Covington | This can’t be real 😭. We lost a legend The only time I got to go against you in my career. Thank you mamba | 3:34 PM |
| Langston Galloway | Mannnnnn I’m sick right now. Cant believe what I’m hearing. Losing a ICON like this is tough. Kobe RIP | 3:34 PM |
| Jimmer Fredette | Such a sad day. RIP to a legend. He was an inspiration to so many including myself. Prayers to his loved ones right now. | 3:35 PM |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | It’s not even about basketball at this moment, May God be with your family 🙏🏾 thank you for all the words. #RIP #kobe #8 #24 | 3:35 PM |
| Meyers Leonard | I had the honor to shake Kobe’s hand before my first ever NBA game. The man was a legend and that is a moment I will never forget. Prayers to his family and friends. Life is fragile. 🙏🏼 | 3:36 PM |
| Gregory Smith | My Greatest memory in my basketball career was having a chance to go up against Kobe. The 🐐 and now I’m sick to my stomach this shyt hurts. Praying for your wife and kids!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 | 3:37 PM |
| Bismack Biyombo | Devastated to hear the news about Kobe Bryant. He was the best to ever do it. Praying for the Bryant family during this difficult time. Your legacy will live forever, you inspired and transformed a lot of us 😢😥😔 | 3:38 PM |
| Hedo Turkoglu | Rest In Peace brother #KobeBryant | 3:40 PM |
| Jared Dudley | Speechless on this plane ride home! A sad day bruh! RIP Kobe Bean Bryant! Prayers go to his family and loved ones 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 This doesn’t even feel real man.. | 3:43 PM |
| Mike Miller | Don’t know where to begin.. Thoughts and prayers out to the Bryant Family 🙏 | 3:46 PM |
| Tristan Thompson | NOOOO MAN!!!! Not his daughter 😥 i’m sick to my stomach. | 3:49 PM |
| Ricky Ledo | His daughter too smh rip young queen !!! | 3:51 PM |
| Andre Drummond | Rip Kobe Bryant 😔 doesn’t feel real.... my heart goes out to his family and loved ones 🦋 | 3:52 PM |
| Mario Chalmers | Prayers out to the whole Bryant family....can’t even imagine how Vanessa is feeling right now.....cherish your love ones folks | 3:54 PM |
| Jason Terry | My brother words cannot express what you meant to the lives of many. Prayers to the Bryant family #MambaForever #GoneTooSoon #24#8 rest peacefully | 3:57 PM |
| Ian Clark | I started because of you.... thank you Kobe. 🙏🏾 | 3:59 PM |
| Luka Doncic | 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 This is so sad! RIP 💔💔💔 | |
| Jae Crowder | THE DAY I EARNED YOUR RESPECT WAS A DAY ILL NEVER FORGET.! REST PEACEFULLY GOAT.! 😔😔🙏🏾 | 4:01 PM |
| Javale McGee | Condolences to his wife and beautiful family. 🙏🏽 | 4:04 PM |
| Nene Hilario | 😢 I still can’t believe this is actually true ... My sincere condolences to Bryant family , may the sprit of God bring you the comfort in such tough moment... RIP Kobe Bryant #nbafamily #MambaForever #loveyouKobe | 4:05 PM |
| Marcus Smart | I couldn’t guard him. No one could. He’s an All-Star in Heaven too. Praying for the whole family. I’m in shock. | 4:15 PM |
| Kendrick Perkins | [Directed at Kevin Durant] Just wanted to tell you I Love you my brother and whatever I did to hurt you I’m sorry bro and hope you forgive me!!! I love you bro real Talk! | 4:20 PM |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | I just lost my basketball father, there is no one that has impacted my game more than you Kobe... so sad and tragic. #restinpeace #8 #24 | |
| Nikola Vucevic | Praying for the Bryant family! Can’t imagine what they are going through now... Rest in Peace Kobe and Gigi... 💔💔💔 | 4:23 PM |
| Jared Sullinger | To that other player and parent that haven’t been confirm yet. We are praying for your family too. Your not forgotten... may God be with your family in this time... | 4:27 PM |
| Zach LaVine | You were one of the biggest influences on me and so many others. From your hard work, to your swag, your mindset made you BIGGER than basketball. Unbelievable loss. My condolences to you and your beautiful family. | 4:39 PM |
| Gorgui Deng | prayers to his family 🙏🏿 #ripKobe | 4:43 PM |
| Alexis Ajinca | I’m really lost for words R.I.P Kobe keep praying for his family and the other family passengers | 4:46 PM |
| Omri Casspi | Speechless. 🥺 | 4:48 PM |
| Mike Conley | Words are tough to find right now. Truly heart broken and praying for each family involved. It was an honor to compete against you. | 4:53 PM |
| Nikola Mirotic | Profundamente afectado por la muerte de Kobe Bryant y su hija. Pasará a la historia como uno de los más grandes de nuestro deporte. En las que fueron sus palabras: “los héroes van y vienen, las leyendas son para siempre”. | 4:59 PM |
| George Hill | This news today was gut wrenching. Kobe Bryant you were our Jordan of our generation. Thank you for the memories and for all that you instilled in today’s game. R.I.P. To you and everyone else involved today. Prayers to your wife and your family and kids.. #MambaForever | 5:01 PM |
| Henry Walker | RIP to the best player i’ve ever played against!!! He made a kid from West Virgina believe he could make it too with some hard work and dedication!!! #24/8 #MambaMentality | 5:11 PM |
| George Hill | I was thrown in the fire since day one of my rookie year. Toughest task of my career. Learned a lot. Thanks for what you instilled in me the drive, toughness the will to compete every possession. These times will never be forgotten Thanks #MambaForever #RIPMAMBA | 5:12 PM |
| Al Horford | I’m hurt 😞 | 5:18 PM |
| Derek Fisher | Struggling to process what is now a reality. Kobe’s life after basketball was just beginning and his second act was going to be even greater. His legacy, Gigi’s legacy both will live on forever! |
| Player | Comment |
|---|---|
| Shawn Marion | Rest in peace King |
| CJ Watson | I remember you speaking to all the campers at ABCD camp and that’s when my dream of actually making it to the NBA started to begin. Seeing a person I looked up to and watch kill it at the highest level was eye opening. To practicing moves just like you and wearing clothes like you. I wanted to be like you when I was in high school and some coaches comparing me to you when I knew I wasn’t no where near your greatness. To seeing you write books and winning an Oscar for your short film. Inspiring me to write books. You inspired me to strive for greatness. Your competitiveness was at an all time high in everything you did. My favorite player ever nobody can compare. Prayers to his family and children |
| Mario Chalmers | I don’t wanna believe it....u meant so much to the basketball community and to me as a person/player.....RIP KOBE |
| Anthony Tolliver | RIP to the legend...you inspired millions on and off the court. Thank you for your life and influence. “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do”- |
| Deron Williams | Loss for words right now! The greatest competitor i have ever gone up against and played with. Learned so much from watching you play as a kid. Could never get past you in the playoffs in the west. But had the honor of playing beside you in two Olympics. Can’t believe you are gone. 🙏🏽 for Vanessa Bryant and their whole family. #mambamentality🐍 |
| Grant Williams | Legend gone too soon...One of the most inspirational players of my lifetime and a person who’s dedication and drive can be translated to any part of life. Mamba mentality will live on forever and we’ll never forget… |
| Quincy Pondexter | Kobe Bean Bryant. Heartbroken doesn’t do this feeling justice. If you know me, you know how much I obsessed about Kobe every single day! Greatest of all time! God be with his family. Immortal Mamba forever |
| Jason Smith | Rip Kobe Bryant... |
| Evan Turner | Most people will remember you for your tenacity, all your unreal feats, and being the Black Mamba. But I’ll always remember you for taking time out your day when you seen me to ask how I was doing and how my mother was doing, as well. Things like this never makes sense and I don’t want to accept it but I’ll always remember you to be a genuine soul that lived with no ceilings. Thank you, Kobe |
| Austin Daye | You were an inspiration to every person I know!! 😔😢 #ripkobe🕊 #mambamentalityforever🐍 #8 #24 |
| Bruno Caboclo | Thank you Kobe 😭🙏🏽 |
| Carlos Boozer | Can’t believe this... Struggling to find the words.. Thank you for everything you taught us big bro... We Love You Kobe... #RIP #MAMBA4EVER #HOLDAT 😢 |
| Beno Udrih | #rip 😢 |
| Deron Williams | Not their baby too 💔......... 🙏🏽 for everyone on the helicopter and their families. |
| Will Bynum | Devastated... special prayers to his family. Pain is something I’m learning to embrace. This is hard tho. Inspiration is the highest human act and u inspired a world of humans much love and respect. #ripkobe |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | Proudest moment in my career. RIP |
| Blake Griffin | Very few people actually transcend the word “iconic” and you are one of them. You will be missed #8 #24 |
| Quincy Acy | Man my Heart is Heavy, Prayers for his wife and Daughters during this rough time, Rest In Peace to the Legend Kobe and young Queen Gianna 🙏🏿🙏🏿 |
| Luka Doncic | Not you!! RIP mamba! thank you for everything you showed and did for the world!! 🙏🙏🙏💔 |
| Andrew Wiggins | I grew up watching and admiring your game. Your impact goes beyond the basketball court from the way you carried yourself, and how you were with your family. It was an honor and privilege to get the opportunity to compete with you and even hear the way you spoke about me at such a young age in my career. My condolences goes out to the whole Bryant Family, friends, and loved ones of both Kobe and Gigi ❤️. |
| Lamar Odom | These picture are just the tip of the iceberg of our relationship. He taught me so many things in life that were necessary on and off the court. On the court he taught me how to carve out defenses and how to take my time. How to make winning my ultimate goal. Off the court he taught me to sign my own checks lol. Of course anyone who knows my story knows I’ve suffered a lot of loss but the only loss I can compare this to is when I lost my son. Even though our relationship wasn’t father/son, it was more like him being a teacher and me being his brother. I’m glad I got to be the ying to your yang as far as the locker room was concerned. It was my pleasure. I couldn’t even catch my breath today when I heard this news. I just knew if he was in a helicopter crash he would have been the one to survive. Somehow he would have jumped out and landed on his feet. I’m sitting here thinking about when we would be in practice scrimmaging and you would start the jump ball off with elbowing Sasha in the chest. Like dude it’s 10:30 in the morning lol. You think watching him play was crazy, you gotta think in practice if you scored like 8-9 buckets throughout the practice you had a great practice. I’ve seen him knock off 13-14 in a row in practice!!!! I’m still waiting for the media to come out and say wrong report. No way God took my brother this early. I know I been through my own stuff in life with using drugs and not being good to myself. When I went through that Coma situation if God would have came to me and said we would take me and spare Kobe I would have rather that happened. In honor of my brother I’m up at 4am tomorrow to get to the gym! Gigi gone give you buckets!!!! I love you brother 💔🙏🏿😥 |
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- Tiger Woods speaks on learning of the news
LeBron James:
I’m Not Ready but here I go. Man I sitting here trying to write something for this post but every time I try I begin crying again just thinking about you, niece Gigi and the friendship/bond/brotherhood we had! I literally just heard your voice Sunday morning before I left Philly to head back to LA. Didn’t think for one bit in a million years that would be the last conversation we’d have. WTF!! I’m heartbroken and devastated my brother!! 😢😢😢😢💔. Man I love you big bro. My heart goes to Vanessa and the kids. I promise you I’ll continue your legacy man! You mean so much to us all here especially #LakerNation💜💛 and it’s my responsibility to put this shit on my back and keep it going!! Please give me the strength from the heavens above and watch over me! I got US here! There’s so much more I want to say but just can’t right now because I can’t get through it! Until we meet again my brother!! #Mamba4Life❤️🙏🏾 #Gigi4Life❤️🙏🏾
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