The sports world lost an absolute legend today. NBA superstar Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter accident on Sunday.

Obviously, this has shocked the world. Not just the basketball world, or the sports world, but the entire world.

Everyone has been paying their respects to Bryant and his family. And videos have been pouring in of people hearing about the terrible situation.

That includes golfing legend Tiger Woods. Woods was playing a round of golf and did not hear of the news until the end of his round.

Afterward, he had a few things to say.

Woods seems to keep himself pretty composed despite the sad nature of the news regarding Bryant. However, you can still see the emotions coming through at times. This was just a quick reaction, but powerful all the same.

Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant had been friends for quite some time. That should come as no surprise. There was a time when both dominated their respective sports at the same time. The domination was so much so, that, of course, the two would be linked forever.

In that forged a friendship. And now Woods has to deal with just an absolutely miserable situation.

Woods spoke of Bryant's fire and passion. Those were two things that were evident to everyone. Bryant was a competitor through and through. It's something he will certainly be remembered for.

Kobe Bryant will also be remembered for his determination, his will to win and his passion. As more stories from friends and acquaintances come out, he will be remembered for more. Everyone that worked or played with Bryant seems to have wonderful things to say about him. Woods was no exception.

This is a truly devastating day.