Sports world shaken by death of Kobe Bryant
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Retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant died Sunday morning in a crash in Calabasas, California, ABC News has confirmed.
Several of Bryant's fellow athletes in the NBA and beyond expressed their grief on social media in reaction to the tragic news.
Kobe and I shared so many special conversations about life and basketball. We had so much in common off the court. I used to love talking to him about Lakers basketball, being fathers and husbands and how much we loved Italy. I will miss those conversations and him so much. pic.twitter.com/PIv7obzr2x
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2020
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. pic.twitter.com/9EZuwk8wrV
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) January 26, 2020
My heart is broken for Kobe and his family. I’ll never forget the battles but what I really admired was the father he was to his girls. Rest In Peace old friend with your angel Gianna ??
— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) January 26, 2020
You will be missed brother. My thoughts are with the Bryant family at this difficult time. RIP Kobe. pic.twitter.com/WV58jRJ5FZ
— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) January 26, 2020
Reports: NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna among 9 dead in helicopter crash
Nooooooooooo God please No!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) 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
This is not real right now
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) 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
This is piercing my soul, prayers to the Bryant family… Hard to even comprehend..
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) January 26, 2020
very few people actually transcend the word “iconic” and you are one of them. you will be missed #8 #24 https://t.co/SJnjF71EF8
— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin23) January 26, 2020
I’m numb.
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) January 26, 2020
?????????? RIP to a legend smh
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) January 26, 2020
Please no. Please god no. It can’t be true.
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) January 26, 2020
Wow.
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) January 26, 2020
Beyond devastated… my big brother… I can’t, I just can’t believe it
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 26, 2020
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. ??
— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) January 26, 2020
Still can’t believe ?@kobebryant? ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/swscrtnFAx
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) January 26, 2020
We miss you already Kobe ????????????
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 26, 2020
Man not Kobe… Prayers to his family and friends! #RIPMamba
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 26, 2020
I can’t even put the words together for this….not Kobe
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) January 26, 2020
