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[Steve Williams]

For me this is one of the saddest days for Lss Angeles, the Lakers, The NBA and the sport

He won an Oscar if you remember

To me he was the face of the Lakers for the past 10 years and now a huge success in media and business ventures

Age 41

It is difficult for me to get my brain around this

It seems last night's tweet adds to the tragedy and shows how short life is.

 

[astrotoy]

Horrible loss. I have only seen one NBA game live. It was in January, 2006 and I was invited to sit in a private box in Arco arena at the Sacramento Kings game against the Lakers. Bryant scored 51 points and the Lakers lost to the Kings - 118 to 109!

Larry

 

[Steve Williams]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1221533868433592320

 

[Steve Williams]

Gianna Maria his daughter was also killed.

 

[Steve Williams]

The helicopter was Kobe’s personal helicopter that he took from Newport

 

[treitz3]

May all those on board that helicopter RIP. My thoughts are with the family and friends of all aboard. Sad day.

Tom

 

[Steve Williams]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1221549914766954496

 

[Steve Williams]

Latest reports are 9 dead

 

[jadis]

Sad and shocking to wake up to this news. I thought I was dreaming.

 

[christoph]

For me this is one of the saddest days for Lss Angeles, the Lakers, The NBA and the sport

He won an Oscar if you remember

To me he was the face of the Lakers for the past 10 years and now a huge success in media and business ventures

Age 41

It is difficult for me to get my brain around this

It seems last night's tweet adds to the tragedy and shows how short life is.

I am still in utter shock
Such a great athlete

 

[NorthStar]

I was just made aware that Kobe Bryant's tragic death was mentioned here, sorry about that, I had no clue as I don't follow this thread.

 

[Steve Williams]

The league did the right thing by cancelling tonight’s game between Lakers and clippers

wwking up this morning I had hoped it was all a bad dream but turning in the TV immediately identified the remaining occupants of the helicopter.

 

[WLVCA]

He was quite an accomplished man beyond basketball, too.

The league did the right thing by cancelling tonight’s game between Lakers and clippers

wwking up this morning I had hoped it was all a bad dream but turning in the TV immediately identified the remaining occupants of the helicopter.

Just saw the Lakers - Clippers game was cancelled. I agree, good move by the NBA.

 

[Steve Williams]

In consultation with the NBA League office, the game scheduled between the Lakers and Clippers for Tuesday, January 28 will be postponed and scheduled for a future date.

The Los Angeles Lakers would like to thank all of you for the tremendous outpouring of support and condolences. This is a very difficult time for all of us. We continue to support the Bryant family and will share more information as it is available.

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[Steve Williams]

http://instagr.am/p/B72NUtWA0gS/

 

[Steve Williams]

Twitter reacts: Kobe Bryant's passing
NBA players, legends and others reflect on the former Lakers superstar
From NBA Twitter reports

https://www.nba.com/twitter-reacts-kobe-bryant-passing

 

[Steve Williams]

Charles Barkley's statement on passing of Kobe Bryant

Statement on behalf of Charles Barkley:

“First, I want to express my deepest condolences to the families and friends of all nine people killed in this tragedy. I really want to emphasize that in remembrance of the other seven people involved. For me, this is like losing a family member, to lose Kobe and his daughter, Gianna. Basketball is a close knit fraternity and I’m just sad. Really sad. My thoughts and prayers are with Vanessa and their girls, the Lakers family and every basketball fan around the world.”

 

[Gregadd]

I appreciated Mr.Bryants' greatness although I am not a fan of shooters. I grieve because someone lost a husband, a father, a daughter and a sister. To add to the tragedy it appears routine technology could have avoided the accident.
I can only hope he is playing a pickup game with his daughter in heaven. The consensus is he had figured out what is important I n life.
Kobe and Gigi Peace be still.

 

[Steve Williams]

Small world.
it was just reported that Kobe’s helicopter pilot was also Kawhi Leonard’s helicopter pilot

 

[jadis]

Kobe is very popular in this country. He's ticket to the pearly gates is his shot. RIP.