Kobe Bryant Discussion, Part Two

CodeBreaker · Post #21 » by **CodeBreaker** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:30 am

When I started watching the NBA, this man was the best player in the world.

13th Man · Post #22 » by **13th Man** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:31 am

I feel bad about making some jokes about his farewell tour. Now I'm crying that we didn't get to see more of him.

Drygon · Post #23 » by **Drygon** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:32 am

This is extremely saddening to watch.

Watch on YouTube

;t

TheNewEra · Post #24 » by **TheNewEra** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:32 am

This year off to a horrible start.

Black Watch · Post #25 » by **Black Watch** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:32 am

When I was a kid, like 10-12, I had a paper route. When Kobe's first shoes dropped with Adidas, the first or second generation I can't remember, I saved up my money and got a pair.

Had to fight some kids that year at lunch and recess in order to keep them on my feet—that's how in demand they were (amongst kids, anyway).

Until now, I thought his legacy was overrated, but I'm starting to see now that he's gone what he actually meant to the game, to the fans and the culture.

Tracymcgoaty · Post #26 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:33 am

Read on Twitter

Post #27 » by **Clyde Frazier** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:33 am

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Pharmcat · Post #28 » by **Pharmcat** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:34 am

Swish1906 wrote:The "technical" side of the flight...watched the channel several times in the past, never thought because of such things like today.

Bad weather/fog and helicopters are a terrible mix...

Watch on YouTube

Pilot should not have flown in poor weather. Terrible decision

Wilber85 · Post #29 » by **Wilber85** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:35 am

Being a father this hits hard. I just saw this post and wanted to share

Can you even imagine how difficult it was for him in that moment? The moment he knew that not only his own life was about to end, but that of his daughter...a life he helped create.

Can you imagine how he felt as a father knowing he couldn't protect her?

Can you imagine him holding her, consoling her, telling her he loved her as that helicopter went down?

As a parent, I can tell you, Kobe Bryant's greatest fear was realized today. And it wasn't the fear for his own life, but for that of his beautiful daughter.

Because as a parent, your life means nothing in comparison to the lives of your children.

We live for our children. We breathe for our children. They are our reason for being.

We would also die for them, without hesitation.

Without question, without a moments notice, we would lay down our own lives to ensure theirs.

Just thinking of his internal struggle in those last moments tears my heart into pieces.
He knew his daughter's young life was ending. He knew he was leaving 3 other precious children behind. Oh, how his heart must have ached!

Can you even imagine the agony that played out in his mind? Every parents worst nightmare happening to him in real time.

He was there when his sweet girl took her first breath, and he was there with her when she took her last.

And that's the only solace I can find in this...that he was there. In her final moments, her daddy was there to remind her of his undying love.

And with everything in me, I hope that baby felt every ounce of love her daddy had for her. I hope it overwhelmed her, and carried her straight into paradise.

Because I know that's all her daddy wanted too.

Rest in peace Kobe and Gigi. Our hearts mourn you ❤

Hug your children extra tight tonight, mamas and daddies. Tomorrow is never promised.

Drygon · Post #30 » by **Drygon** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:35 am

Apparently, Giannis deactivates his Twitter and Instagram accounts following Kobe's death.

Read on Twitter

Spice Melange · 1/26/20

Not sure if coincidence or not but Trae and Booker both took 24 shots each in their games. Their combined total points.....81

The KnicksFix · Post #32 » by **The KnicksFix** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:36 am

Got this hurt in the pit of my stomach. Kobe is THE GUY who ran the 2000’s. It hurt so bad when I heard this, idolizing dood from afar as a knick fan. I am so sorry for Him. His daughter. And now the three girls he left behind without a dad and a wife to pick up the pieces. I am so sad.

therealbig3 · Post #33 » by **therealbig3** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:36 am

What's really sad about watching Kobe's 81 point performance...when you realize that Gianna wasn't even born yet.

Roy The Natural · Post #34 » by **Roy The Natural** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:37 am

After spending all day looking at videos and reaction to Kobe's passing I have decided that this isn't real. And I will wake up soon and find out this is all a dream. I can't accept it. It's just too unreal to believe.

fanofthegreats · Post #35 » by **fanofthegreats** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:37 am

Tesla wrote:
fanofthegreats wrote:
I used to moderate the PC and Laker board during Kobe’s prime (2005-2007ish). I left and was pretty inactive on this site and following basketball in general for a while.

Today has hit me like a death of someone I knew personally. Kobe wasn’t supposed to go out like this, the man was invincible. Even when he played, he would figure out a way of a bad situation and will his squad to a win. His death is so anti-climatic to his persona.

There is a mystery and uniqueness to his persona moreso than any other athlete that I’ve seen. I grew up watching Jordan, have followed LeBron’s prime— but something inside of Kobe was different.

He had a self-confidence and fearlessness that I haven’t seen in any athlete.

I’m at a loss for words.

I remember those times my old friend

RIP Kobe and Gigi, he really was my hero. I can’t believe this and I am so sad for him and his family, unbelievable.

How are you old friend? It's been a long time.

Remember how we would ever wonder if Bynum would develop? If Odom would ever learn how to go right, or develop a three point shot. If Smush Parker would do anything?

Those were the times of our life, a real-life superhero in Kobe Bryant in peak form saving our team night after night.

You accurately predicted the Lakers winning 2-3 championships before the decade ended.

How could we ever predict that our guy would go out like this?

Stay in touch, PM me for my contact.

TheGOATRises007 · Post #36 » by **TheGOATRises007** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:37 am

Wilber85 wrote:Being a father this hits hard. I just saw this post and wanted to share

Can you even imagine how difficult it was for him in that moment? The moment he knew that not only his own life was about to end, but that of his daughter...a life he helped create.

Can you imagine how he felt as a father knowing he couldn't protect her?

Can you imagine him holding her, consoling her, telling her he loved her as that helicopter went down?

As a parent, I can tell you, Kobe Bryant's greatest fear was realized today. And it wasn't the fear for his own life, but for that of his beautiful daughter.

Because as a parent, your life means nothing in comparison to the lives of your children.

We live for our children. We breathe for our children. They are our reason for being.

We would also die for them, without hesitation.

Without question, without a moments notice, we would lay down our own lives to ensure theirs.

Just thinking of his internal struggle in those last moments tears my heart into pieces.
He knew his daughter's young life was ending. He knew he was leaving 3 other precious children behind. Oh, how his heart must have ached!

Can you even imagine the agony that played out in his mind? Every parents worst nightmare happening to him in real time.

He was there when his sweet girl took her first breath, and he was there with her when she took her last.

And that's the only solace I can find in this...that he was there. In her final moments, her daddy was there to remind her of his undying love.

And with everything in me, I hope that baby felt every ounce of love her daddy had for her. I hope it overwhelmed her, and carried her straight into paradise.

Because I know that's all her daddy wanted too.

Rest in peace Kobe and Gigi. Our hearts mourn you ❤

Hug your children extra tight tonight, mamas and daddies. Tomorrow is never promised.

Heartbreaking to read this.

moderndarwin · Post #37 » by **moderndarwin** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:39 am

I don’t know where else to post this and i think writing is cathartic and helps some of us move forward.

This news hits me in a way the passing of uncles, aunts, grandparents and family never could. Those you expect to hurt and to have the world be different tomorrow than it was today. You are able to cope with family in the shared sorrow.

Kobe is unique in that he built a passion, love, and purpose for me in a game. It was a game that I wrote my college entrance essay on, went to when things didn’t work out with my first love, and that i’ve played for decades. It’s oddly fitting at 34 I recently retired a few months ago from playing to begin the transition to the next stages of life. An almost unimaginable thought for me. As, to me, the game represented the indomitable spirit of being a kid and having hopes and unconquerable dreams. With Kobe passing today I truly understand that part of my life is over.

The loss you feel from real people is something people only understand as they experience it. The loss of part of who you are is what Kobe Bryant represents for many of us that grew up dribbling along with him on the foul line or nerf dunking when he went up for a jam. It’s a love that’s not given and a love that’s gained. And now a love that also is now lost to the passage of time and inevitably.

Thank you Kobe.

TrillyandTruly · Post #38 » by **TrillyandTruly** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:39 am

Read on Twitter

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #39 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:40 am

Wasn't allowed to like him because he was a Laker, but always had my respect. The admiration came later on, when he carried that Laker team down the stretch in 2013, so much that he tore his Achilles. And when we started seeing him be a dad and coaching his daughter, just that clip of him talking hoops with her......it melted away some of my disdain for him. Kobe was a dad, just like me.

This hurts. It really does. Dude broke my heart in 2010. Broke my heart again today. RIP Kobe, and to Gianna as well.

Sedale Threatt · Post #40 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:40 am

One of the things I really appreciate about Kobe is how he became a mentor as his career wore on. As a fan of the game, it's always bothered me when older players don't respect their successors, and vice versa. Like I always remember Wilt being kind of a critical horse's ass when it came to young guns like Shaq. (Jordan hasn't always been great either.) But you can tell in so many interactions that Kobe really enjoyed dealing with younger player and taking them under his wing.