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Like many others have chosen to do, soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo decided to send out social media tributes to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles on Sunday morning at the age of 41. Bryant had a great deal of respect for soccer, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant used a private helicopter to travel around Los Angeles for years, be it to games at the Staples Center or events in the area. Sadly, though, his Sikorsky S-76 crashed near Calabasas on Sunday morning, killing all nine passengers aboard, including his daughter, Gianna. In a one-on-one interview from […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum sent out a heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant after learning of his passing on Sunday. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles on Sunday morning. He was 41 years of age. Sadly, all of the passengers, including his daughter GiGi, also perished in the accident. According to […]

The entire sporting world is in mourning following the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash on Sunday. As expected, hundreds of supporters have gathered around Staples Center in L.A. as Lakers fans join together to honor one of the best players this sport has ever seen. One notable […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter was understandably an emotional mess when he was asked to share his thoughts on the untimely passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend and longtime friend Kobe Bryant. Carter admitted that he was absolutely shocked upon learning about the tragic accident: “I wasn’t ready for it,” he said, via Jeff Schultz […]

It’s a rough day for the entire sporting world as Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was tragically killed in a helicopter crash with his daughter Gianna and seven other people. The sudden news left a lot of people stunned, and that includes stars from other sports. Football players were quick to give out their […]

The New York Knicks honored the great Kobe Bryant on the day of his tragic passing by putting up a larger than life billboard of the Los Angeles Lakers legend right outside the famed Madison Square Garden. Billboard outside of Madison Square Garden honoring Kobe Bryant. Mamba forever. pic.twitter.com/lJKn063qLi — TickPick (@TickPick) January 27, 2020 […]

Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal was one of the many NBA stars who opened up about the impact Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had on their respective careers. For Beal, he considers Kobe Bryant to be his generation’s Michael Jordan: “He was our Jordan so to speak,” Beal said, via Wizards beat writer Fred […]

The sporting world lost an icon on Sunday following news of the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant, an alumni of Lower Merion High School in Admore, Pennsylvania, was honored by his alma matter through the set up of an impromptu shrine right at the doorstep of the school’s Bryant Gymnasium: […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant is widely expected to be a first-ballot enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, once his opportunity arrives to make the Class of 2020 comes later this year, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Bryant died on Sunday in a helicopter crash alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna […]

Atlanta Hawks rising star Trae Young was one of the many NBA players who paid tribute to the great Kobe Bryant on the day we all learned of the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s tragic passing. The 21-year-old point guard even opted to wear the No. 8 jersey on Sunday against the Washington Wizards in honor […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was one of the first NBA stars that had to go out on the floor despite learning of Kobe Bryant’s death, as the Los Angeles Lakers legend died on Sunday in a helicopter crash, alongside his daughter Gianna, 13, and seven others. Sunday’s matinee game between the Houston Rockets and […]

A visibly emotional Derek Fisher was asked to share a little bit about his former teammate and long-time friend Kobe Bryant, who passed away on Sunday in a tragic helicopter accident. Fisher, who joined the Los Angeles Lakers as a rookie on the same year Kobe was drafted and were part of the franchise’s early-00s […]

Kobe Bryant’s tragic death in a helicopter crash that killed nine civilians, including his daughter Gianna, 13, dominated the news cycle after reports confirmed the Los Angeles Lakers legend was indeed one of the passengers in the aircraft that crashed in Calabasas. Weather conditions appear to have played a major hand in the crash, as […]

Former New York Yankees shortstop and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Derek Jeter honored longtime friend Kobe Bryant with a tribute on the website that he founded: The Players’ Tribune. The Los Angeles Lakers legend died in a helicopter accident on Sunday along with his daughter Gianna and seven other passengers in a crash in Calabasas. […]

Metta World Peace played a key role alongside the late Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2010 championship team, so Bryant’s tragic death in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas is hitting him especially hard. Bryant, 41, died along with eight other people in the accident, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. World Peace […]

The tributes for the late Kobe Bryant from all over the league continue to pour in. Everyone wants to share their Kobe story in order to let everyone know how the Los Angeles Lakers legend had an effect on their lives. The latest man to give a touching tribute was his former coach in Phil […]

As Los Angeles and the entire NBA and sports community mourned the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West spoke to ABC about the impact Kobe Bryant had on him personally. The current Los Angeles Clippers executive became emotional as he recalled the moment […]

The tributes keep pouring on Sunday for Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away after figuring in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California. Danny Green, who currently plays the same position Bryant held with the Lakers for 20 NBA seasons, shared a photo of himself and Bryant when the latter came to watch […]

Several NBA players suit up with a heavy heart on Sunday after news broke out that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his second-eldest daughter Gianna tragically passed away after figuring in a horrific helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Among those was New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, who spoke about Bryant shortly after […]

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard dedicated Sunday night’s game in Amway Center to one of the NBA’s all-time greats, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Kobe recently passed away in a tragic helicopter crash. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna ‘Gigi’ Bryant, was also one of the victims along with seven others. After winning a championship […]

Before Sunday night’s game between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards in the State Farm Arena, basketball fans echoed chants of “Kobe! Kobe! Kobe!.” The crowd also stood for a moment of silence as the video board displayed an image of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Consequently, Hawks sophomore Trae Young started […]

Most basketball fans still cannot fathom the reality that retired Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna are no longer with us. The father and daughter pair were among the nine people who tragically perished on Sunday after their helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California. Bryant, who is one of the most beloved […]

Tragedy struck the NBA world after it was announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is among the nine people killed in a a helicopter crash. Players around the league have since offered their condolences while describing just how much of an impact he had on them and the game of basketball. Golden State […]

Like the rest of the NBA, the Minnesota Timberwolves were shocked to learn of the tragic passing of one of the game’s greatest in Kobe Bryant. Karl-Anthony Towns, who managed to play against Kobe in his final NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, was affected by the star’s sudden passing. The Timberwolves big man […]

Apart from his five NBA championships, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s legacy is built upon how he inspired this generation of basketball players. The 41-year-old retired superstar and his daughter Gianna Bryant were confirmed dead on Sunday, after figuring in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Among those who looked up to Bryant […]

The world is mourning right at the moment after the news of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s sudden passing on Sunday. The tragic development has left the entire NBA in shambles, including Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach and Bryant’s former teammate Tyron Lue. Shortly after the Clippers’ 112-97 road win against the Orlando Magic […]

Sunday saw a massive loss to the sports world. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was tragically killed in a helicopter accident along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and a few others. The sports world has been reacting to this untimely passing all day long. And now, Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker has responded as […]

Despite suffering a slew of injuries, becoming a journeyman and being written off by just about everyone in the basketball world, Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose has been on an absolute tear throughout the 2019-20 regular season. Especially red hot at the moment, Rose has put up gaudy individual numbers in addition to keeping […]

Tributes for Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant keep coming in the hours following his death. The latest man to pay his respects to the late legend is Zion Williamson, the electrifying rookie of the New Orleans Pelicans. The forward was interviewed after his Pelicans won over the Boston Celtics, 108-123, to ask him about […]

The loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world. Various celebrities and athletes have reacted to the tragic disaster including Bryant’s former Los Angeles Laker teammate Lamar Odom. Odom, who has been out of the NBA since 2013, took to Instagram to express his feelings regarding the passing […]

Former Boston Celtics great Larry Bird released a statement following the loss of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday. Bird stated that the Lakers icon should be remembered not only for his prowess on the basketball floor, but also for the “many intellectual and creative talents” he possessed. Statement from Larry Bird on […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley spoke volumes about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the aftermath of his passing as the result of a helicopter accident on Sunday morning. Riley extended his condolences to Bryant’s family, who also mourn the loss of Gianna Bryant, as well as the seven other passengers said to be […]

The entire NBA community is still reeling from the shockingly sudden death of Kobe Bryant. Everyone across the league expressed their condolences for the Los Angeles Lakers legend through various available media. Lower Merion High School, his alma mater where he played amateur hoops, also shared their condolences to the Bryant family by releasing a […]

Amid the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, USA Basketball released a statement regarding the tragedy. “USA Basketball has lost a real champion,” the statement from USA Basketball started. “Women’s sports has lost one of their strongest advocates. Professional sports has lost a true legend who used his stature to make a […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens offered some valued perspective on the life and career of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the devastating wake of Bryant’s passing on Sunday. Stevens said that Kobe was the modern generation’s equivalent of Michael Jordan: Brad Stevens on this younger generation: “Kobe’s their Jordan.” — Jay King […]

The news of Kobe Bryant’s death is still shaking the world. The Lakers legend was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday alongside his daughter, Gianna. Accordingly, the sports world has been grieving. Fellow Lakers legend Magic Johnson knows how precious life is given he was diagnosed with HIV in 1991. Thankfully, Magic is still […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and team chairman Steve Ballmer released a statement on Sunday regarding the tragic loss of NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Full statement from Steve Ballmer, L.A. Clippers Chairman, on behalf of the organization: pic.twitter.com/BcAl7Jp8TB — LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 26, 2020 As the Lakers same-city rivals, the Clippers […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers executive Jerry West released a statement following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna as result of a plane crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas. West, who is currently an exec with the Los Angeles Clippers, also  said: “I watched him grow from an energetic kid into the […]