Kobe Bryant and Daughter Gianna Killed in a Helicopter Crash

[OkcSinceSGA]

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Lmao right? Screw the Grammy's

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[Moonbeam]

I am shattered in a million pieces right now. Kobe was like the brother I never had. I took so much inspiration from him. I'm getting drunk and don't know how to handle this. Just a few hours ago I was in bed watching Game of Thrones on a sunday morning, and then the text that rocked my world came in. I cried during Magic's HIV announcement, but I was just a child and he lived on to do great things. This is like someone flipping a light switch off and I'm sitting in the dark.

I've been on this forum a long time arguing against Kobe's haters but seeing the tributes from everyone has been touching. Small gestures mean a lot at a time like this. I'm going to go drive to my parents house when I sober up and just give them a hug and tell them I love them. Kobe lived a legendary life but Gianna was just a child. Ugh...This season means nothing to me now. This is going to hurt for a long long time.

Please please please don’t drive drunk. I know you are in a lot of pain right now, and it’s totally understandable to want to be around loved ones. But please please please be safe.

[SmashMouthRod]

This is surreal.

[Vlade Divac]

I feel like I lost someone from my family. Gutted! Strange thing is that I always respected him, but never been a huge fan. Sad, sad day...

[bwgood77]

Grizzlies took 24 second violation and then Rubio took an 8 second violation. Booker has tears in his eyes on the court.

Booker was one of Kobe's closest pupils in the game along with Trae, Tatum and a few others.

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I know a lot of young players idolized him and patterned their games after him but interesting that Kyrie, Booker, Tatum AND Trae all had a game at the same time today....some of the ones you hear the most about idolizing him and try to use some of his moves.

[OkcSinceSGA]

These games all look clunky, unfocused and low energy. Guys are clearly off.

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[LALifer49]

I am shattered in a million pieces right now. Kobe was like the brother I never had. I took so much inspiration from him. I'm getting drunk and don't know how to handle this. Just a few hours ago I was in bed watching Game of Thrones on a sunday morning, and then the text that rocked my world came in. I cried during Magic's HIV announcement, but I was just a child and he lived on to do great things. This is like someone flipping a light switch off and I'm sitting in the dark.

I've been on this forum a long time arguing against Kobe's haters but seeing the tributes from everyone has been touching. Small gestures mean a lot at a time like this. I'm going to go drive to my parents house when I sober up and just give them a hug and tell them I love them. Kobe lived a legendary life but Gianna was just a child. Ugh...This season means nothing to me now. This is going to hurt for a long long time.

Please please please don’t drive drunk. I know you are in a lot of pain right now, and it’s totally understandable to want to be around loved ones. But please please please be safe.

Good advice. If you're having a drink just use an uber. Things go bad and you're putting the same pain you're experiencing now on your family or others.

[Liam_Gallagher]

These games all look clunky, unfocused and low energy. Guys are clearly off.

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That's just the Clippers starting lineup when George is out.

[j-ragg]

These games all look clunky, unfocused and low energy. Guys are clearly off.

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Was thinking the same thing. Pretty lethargic.

[Capn'O]

I am shattered in a million pieces right now. Kobe was like the brother I never had. I took so much inspiration from him. I'm getting drunk and don't know how to handle this. Just a few hours ago I was in bed watching Game of Thrones on a sunday morning, and then the text that rocked my world came in. I cried during Magic's HIV announcement, but I was just a child and he lived on to do great things. This is like someone flipping a light switch off and I'm sitting in the dark.

I've been on this forum a long time arguing against Kobe's haters but seeing the tributes from everyone has been touching. Small gestures mean a lot at a time like this. I'm going to go drive to my parents house when I sober up and just give them a hug and tell them I love them. Kobe lived a legendary life but Gianna was just a child. Ugh...This season means nothing to me now. This is going to hurt for a long long time.

So sorry for you and LA. He meant so much to so many.

[Sixercise]

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I was at this game right after my 26th birthday and this was the only time I EVER got to witness this dude hoop. Being the sixer fan that I am, and that I first got to witness him and AI duke it out nearly 20 years ago, I couldn't stand his ass - because he was that freakin' good. But years later after Kobe has essentially sealed his status as a top 25 player of all time, I couldn't help but be in awe of his overall demeanor, his love/hunger for the game, and that he is a tremendous success story coming from my Philly hometown.

This is truly a sad day in the world for having lost a legend so young - my thoughts and prayers are with the Bryant family & the immediate circles surrounding this terrible tragedy.

[clyde21]

These games all look clunky, unfocused and low energy. Guys are clearly off.

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Was thinking the same thing. Pretty lethargic.

i can't even get myself to watch the games right now, can't even imagine playing

[Sgt Major]

Unbelievable thing happened in San Antonio. After double shot-clock violation in Kobe's honor, the ball stuck at the top of the backboard in the next possession.
https://streamable.com/uh6m0

Basketball stopped for a moment to pay respect to one of its greatest artists.

[Feed Your Head]

Someone post the Tatum moment ASAP please.

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Was a really quick shot of him, but his head was down and he was visibly shaking from crying so hard. Will post the clip if I find it, but yeah him and Kobe were pretty close as you pointed out before. Tatum idolized him, and Kobe took him under his wing.

Everything about this sucks.

[CaptainFanchini]

The condolence from an italian arena this evening right after the news broke out.

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[clyde21]

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Lmao right? Screw the Grammy's

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grammys?

how many **** award shows to these people need? there is like 1 every week i feels like.

this is KOBE NIGHT.

[WestGOAT]

Has anyone seen the video supposedly showing Kobe's helicopter crashing? Looks so unreal...

[G35]

As a Laker and Kobe fan, it takes a lot out of you, like a gut punch. I didn't want to believe it and I still don't.....

[DaPessimist]

Brian Shaw should get a raise for the work he put in today.

[DS17]

KOBE bryant?! how does this happen?! I am in shock. How does my idol die like this? 41 years old. almost a billionaire. healthy. family man. No way. WHY