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hoopschick29 Franchise Player
Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 12898 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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I think I've entered a different phase of this thing. I'm finding it more difficult to look at his face and watch things about him. Even speaking on him in the past tense, I still get a pang of WTF??? I miss Kobe. I miss seeing him around. I enjoyed seeing him happy, seeing him living, seeing him write the next chapter in his life. There was so much more to come from him...I'm not ashamed to say this has wounded me deeply in ways I don't even understand. Maybe one day it will make some semblance of sense.
Continue to Rest in Paradise Kobe, Gigi. _________________ So glad we gave you your flowers while you were here, Kobe. |
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Ziggy Franchise Player
Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 12712
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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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hoopschick29 wrote: | I think I've entered a different phase of this thing. I'm finding it more difficult to look at his face and watch things about him. Even speaking on him in the past tense, I still get a pang of WTF??? I miss Kobe. I miss seeing him around. I enjoyed seeing him happy, seeing him living, seeing him write the next chapter in his life. There was so much more to come from him...I'm not ashamed to say this has wounded me deeply in ways I don't even understand. Maybe one day it will make some semblance of sense.
Continue to Rest in Paradise Kobe, Gigi. |
Could not have said it better. I just started randomly thinking about Kobe as I sit here eating lunch. The image of him and Pau embracing with confetti falling around them. It's a famous image, and my mind just keeps going back to it. It was one of my happiest moments and certainly one of theirs. It's still a joyous memory but now it brings an undertone of sadness with it. Hard to explain but I'm sure you understand. Still hurts man. |
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GTL Star Player
Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 9839
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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Ziggy wrote: | hoopschick29 wrote: | I think I've entered a different phase of this thing. I'm finding it more difficult to look at his face and watch things about him. Even speaking on him in the past tense, I still get a pang of WTF??? I miss Kobe. I miss seeing him around. I enjoyed seeing him happy, seeing him living, seeing him write the next chapter in his life. There was so much more to come from him...I'm not ashamed to say this has wounded me deeply in ways I don't even understand. Maybe one day it will make some semblance of sense.
Continue to Rest in Paradise Kobe, Gigi. |
Could not have said it better. I just started randomly thinking about Kobe as I sit here eating lunch. The image of him and Pau embracing with confetti falling around them. It's a famous image, and my mind just keeps going back to it. It was one of my happiest moments and certainly one of theirs. It's still a joyous memory but now it brings an undertone of sadness with it. Hard to explain but I'm sure you understand. Still hurts man. |
Same. My emotions are everywhere. I loved him so much. I still adore the man. I love his family, they're like our family. I find myself watching clips from that treacherous day over and over again and I don't know why I do that to myself. It hurts more every time. The pain hasn't subsided. I keep imagining his smile, how he was such a good guy and misunderstood his entire life. He finally found peace and the world finally embraced him for the man we have lovingly known, adored, and idolized for 24 years. As MJ stated, a piece of me died that day. And then Covid happened, and it's like Kobe and Gianna's will was just too strong for this planet. They left and everything has stopped since. Man I miss them and want them back, I really want them back. _________________ I miss you Kobe. I miss you Gigi. |
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GTL Star Player
Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 9839
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Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know if anyone's posted this, it's from April. Amazing story from Gordon Hayward on his first interaction with Kobe after his retirement.
Link _________________ I miss you Kobe. I miss you Gigi. |
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C M B Franchise Player
Joined: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 19864 Location: Prarie & Manchester, high above the western sideline
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:11 am Post subject: |
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GTL wrote: | Ziggy wrote: | hoopschick29 wrote: | I think I've entered a different phase of this thing. I'm finding it more difficult to look at his face and watch things about him. Even speaking on him in the past tense, I still get a pang of WTF??? I miss Kobe. I miss seeing him around. I enjoyed seeing him happy, seeing him living, seeing him write the next chapter in his life. There was so much more to come from him...I'm not ashamed to say this has wounded me deeply in ways I don't even understand. Maybe one day it will make some semblance of sense.
Continue to Rest in Paradise Kobe, Gigi. |
Could not have said it better. I just started randomly thinking about Kobe as I sit here eating lunch. The image of him and Pau embracing with confetti falling around them. It's a famous image, and my mind just keeps going back to it. It was one of my happiest moments and certainly one of theirs. It's still a joyous memory but now it brings an undertone of sadness with it. Hard to explain but I'm sure you understand. Still hurts man. |
Same. My emotions are everywhere. I loved him so much. I still adore the man. I love his family, they're like our family. I find myself watching clips from that treacherous day over and over again and I don't know why I do that to myself. It hurts more every time. The pain hasn't subsided. I keep imagining his smile, how he was such a good guy and misunderstood his entire life. He finally found peace and the world finally embraced him for the man we have lovingly known, adored, and idolized for 24 years. As MJ stated, a piece of me died that day. And then Covid happened, and it's like Kobe and Gianna's will was just too strong for this planet. They left and everything has stopped since. Man I miss them and want them back, I really want them back. |
samex3 _________________ http://chickhearn.ytmnd.com/
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audioaxes Franchise Player
Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 12573
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:53 am Post subject: |
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damn this still doesnt feel right _________________ (bleep) Kawhi |
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Nobody Star Player
Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Posts: 5722 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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C M B wrote: | GTL wrote: | Ziggy wrote: | hoopschick29 wrote: | I think I've entered a different phase of this thing. I'm finding it more difficult to look at his face and watch things about him. Even speaking on him in the past tense, I still get a pang of WTF??? I miss Kobe. I miss seeing him around. I enjoyed seeing him happy, seeing him living, seeing him write the next chapter in his life. There was so much more to come from him...I'm not ashamed to say this has wounded me deeply in ways I don't even understand. Maybe one day it will make some semblance of sense.
Continue to Rest in Paradise Kobe, Gigi. |
Could not have said it better. I just started randomly thinking about Kobe as I sit here eating lunch. The image of him and Pau embracing with confetti falling around them. It's a famous image, and my mind just keeps going back to it. It was one of my happiest moments and certainly one of theirs. It's still a joyous memory but now it brings an undertone of sadness with it. Hard to explain but I'm sure you understand. Still hurts man. |
Same. My emotions are everywhere. I loved him so much. I still adore the man. I love his family, they're like our family. I find myself watching clips from that treacherous day over and over again and I don't know why I do that to myself. It hurts more every time. The pain hasn't subsided. I keep imagining his smile, how he was such a good guy and misunderstood his entire life. He finally found peace and the world finally embraced him for the man we have lovingly known, adored, and idolized for 24 years. As MJ stated, a piece of me died that day. And then Covid happened, and it's like Kobe and Gianna's will was just too strong for this planet. They left and everything has stopped since. Man I miss them and want them back, I really want them back. |
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Yeah, me4, except the "making sense" part. There is no sense in this. Never was and never will be. Just tragic death. |
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Snipes Star Player
Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 6026
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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audioaxes wrote: | damn this still doesnt feel right |
Never will. |
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danzag Franchise Player
Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Posts: 22313 Location: Brazil
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
Joined: 18 Apr 2016 Posts: 46641
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:54 am Post subject: |
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Snipes wrote: | audioaxes wrote: | damn this still doesnt feel right |
Never will. |
Worst day in Sports history, it will never be the same again after the helicopter tragedy. |
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kwase Star Player
Joined: 21 Mar 2008 Posts: 3069
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Black20Ice Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1860
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Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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Kobe Bryant Day approved by Orange County officials
Quote: | No one can bring Kobe Bryant back to life, but Orange County officials have decided to honor his legacy with a day in his name. The community’s Board of Supervisors voted to officially make August 24th, Kobe Bryant Day. |
Quote: | The California resolution, published on Aug. 11, passed on without hesitation reported The Shade Room.
The resolution stated, “During his career, Kobe Bryant’s numbers on his jerseys were 8 and 24, therefore a fitting day to celebrate his legacy would be August 24.”
This “Kobe Day” recognition is particularly special as it falls one day after his actual birthday, the first since untimely demise. Bryant was born on August 23, 1978. |
https://thegrio.com/2020/08/13/kobe-bryant-day-approved-oc/?jwsource=cl |
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TDRock Retired Number
Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 49083 Location: LA to the Bay
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dcastillo Star Player
Joined: 20 May 2009 Posts: 2172
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2020 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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The man himself Pau Gasol. Said it before and I’ll say it again, can’t wait till #16 up in the rafters next to Kobe |
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Cutheon Franchise Player
Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 12161 Location: Bay Area
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2020 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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That is so special, honestly. He's really stepped up to help that family grieve. Really impressive, (bleep) breaks my heart and puts it all together again |
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Cutheon Franchise Player
Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 12161 Location: Bay Area
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2020 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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dcastillo wrote: |
The man himself Pau Gasol. Said it before and I’ll say it again, can’t wait till #16 up in the rafters next to Kobe |
i love him |
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TDRock Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2020 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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Cutheon wrote: | dcastillo wrote: |
The man himself Pau Gasol. Said it before and I’ll say it again, can’t wait till #16 up in the rafters next to Kobe |
i love him |
Me too
I’ve heard rumor that he would like to finish his career in LA (as a Laker, not those other people). I would love to have him come back and do a ceremonial final year here before he retires. |
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Cutheon Franchise Player
Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 12161 Location: Bay Area
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Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:24 am Post subject: |
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^i consider things like that one of the few “musts” that any proper owner does if they have respect towards fans/franchise beyond bottom line or results. Respect the legends. At a minimum Pau deserves a 1-day K to retire as a Laker |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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So I was bored and decided to go through the few pages of this thread and most of our reactions are so shocking, it’s like everyone was in shell shock what a horrible day that was and it was during Sunday morning when the Helicopter crashed. |
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GTL Star Player
Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 9839
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L.A.T.W Star Player
Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 1425
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Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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Happy Bday Bean. Smh would've been 42 today! RIP gone but never forgotten!! |
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lakerfan4life Star Player
Joined: 12 Jan 2005 Posts: 4921 Location: Sactown California
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Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:58 am Post subject: |
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Happy birthday Kobe. Talking about you in the past tense hurts _________________ 14 till 17 |
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Black20Ice Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1860
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Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 3:30 am Post subject: |
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Happy Birthday Kobe.
Miss you.❣️ |
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ocho Retired Number
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:01 am Post subject: |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KOBE!!!! |
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