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Iron Mamba
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 Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:59 pm Post subject: Tributes: In Memory of KOBE BEAN BRYANT (Memorial at Staples on 2/24) |
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Memorial: https://twitter.com/i/events/1230988286451048448
KOBE'S TEAMMATES
| Quote: | Shaquille O'Neal
| Quote: | There’s no words to express the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother @kobebryant I love u and u will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW
https://twitter.com/SHAQ/status/1221549914766954496 |
| Quote: | Kobe was so much more than an athlete, he was a family man. That was what we had most in common. I would hug his children like they were my own and he would embrace my kids like they were his. His baby girl Gigi was born on the same day as my youngest daughter Me’Arah.
https://twitter.com/SHAQ/status/1221569633683234818 |
Derek Fisher
Rick Fox
| Quote: | Kobe and Gianna may your souls and the souls of the others who were with you Rest In Peace. My condolences and prayers go out to Kobe’s wife Vanessa, his daughters and the Bryant Family. I Love You Kobe and will miss you dearly.
https://twitter.com/RickFox/status/1221614574186553344 |
Pau Gasol
Lamar Odom
| Quote: | These picture are just the tip of the iceberg of our relationship. He taught me so many things in life that were necessary on and off the court. On the court he taught me how to carve out defenses and how to take my time. How to make winning my ultimate goal. Off the court he taught me to sign my own checks lol. Of course anyone who knows my story knows I’ve suffered a lot of loss but the only loss I can compare this to is when I lost my son. Even though our relationship wasn’t father/son, it was more like him being a teacher and me being his brother. I’m glad I got to be the ying to your yang as far as the locker room was concerned. It was my pleasure. I couldn’t even catch my breath today when I heard this news. I just knew if he was in a helicopter crash he would have been the one to survive. Somehow he would have jumped out and landed on his feet. I’m sitting here thinking about when we would be in practice scrimmaging and you would start the jump ball off with elbowing Sasha in the chest. Like dude it’s 10:30 in the morning lol. You think watching him play was crazy, you gotta think in practice if you scored like 8-9 buckets throughout the practice you had a great practice. I’ve seen him knock off 13-14 in a row in practice!!!! I’m still waiting for the media to come out and say wrong report. No way God took my brother this early. I know I been through my own stuff in life with using drugs and not being good to myself. When I went through that Coma situation if God would have came to me and said we would take me and spare Kobe I would have rather that happened. In honor of my brother I’m up at 4am tomorrow to get to the gym! Gigi gone give you buckets!!!! I love you brother 💔🙏🏿😥 @kobebryant
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zOpt5A3Nw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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Sasha Vujacic
| Quote: | Mio grande fratello,
Ti scrivo nella lingua che ci ha uniti in campo, la nostra lingua della pallacanestro.
Quando il mio sogno si è realizzato e il momento in cui ho saputo che il mio compagno di squadra sarebbe stato Kobe Bryant, la vita è cambiata in assoluto. Ti devo tutto ciò che ho imparato da te della pallacanestro. Mi hai insegnato come studiare il film di tutte le partite, come entrare nel sistema che ci ha fatto vincere insieme, come difendere (perché da Europeo ero pigro e la difesa prima di te era un opzione).
Sei sempre stato il mio grande fratello in campo, sin dall’inizio ci siamo spinti insieme oltre ogni limite, ogni giorno. L’obiettivo che avevamo nella nostra mente, pochi l’hanno capito.
Ce l’abbiamo fatta.
Mi ricordo il giorno quando è nata Gigi. 💔
Tragedia inspiegabile che ha portato via 9 vite. Triste, dispiaciuto e sotto shock totale. Non avrei voluto dirti addio così presto.
Dal cuore mando tutto l’amore e le preghiere di questo mondo alla tua famiglia, Vanessa e alle bimbe che proteggerete da sopra. 🙏
https://www.instagram.com/p/B71Tb27lufP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |
Metta World Peace
Josh Powell
D'Angelo Russell
| Quote: | Watched you closer than ever man, learned more than I could in such a short time, asked you more questions than ever. True Role ModeI. I find myself hearing every bit of advice you ever gave me. #legendary #mambamentality
https://www.instagram.com/p/B70L7XkgpNN/ |
Julius Randle
| Quote: | Often times growing up ppl would ask me how are you from Dallas but a laker/Kobe fan. Funny story, but growing and spending time with my granny, we didn’t have cable. Probably 6 or 7 channels to watch on tv and if it was one thing for certain, Kobe and the lakers would be playing on one of those few channels. Losing you and her recently just doesn’t feel right to me. A lot doesn’t add up. My mom put the ball in my hands, but you are the reason I fell in love with the game. Even as a little kid, anytime I watched you I could tell the difference between you and the competition. Not just with your skill, but your approach was different. How you played and the love you had for the game was obvious to me. From that point on all I ever wanted to do was be like you. You set the bar for me. You inspired me all throughout my childhood and adulthood. Fast forward to being drafted by the Lakers and having the chance to share the court with. Really made me realize how crazy life is. I watched your every move those years. How you worked, how you prepared, how much you cared. It was everything and more i thought it would be when I idolized you when I was young kid at my granny’s house. Idol to teammate to mentor and everything else. Anytime I called you answered. Anytime I wanted to work you were available even though it was at 430/5am lol. I got a million stories I could tell. I’ll cherish them and save em to tell lil man when he gets older. Long story long man you inspired me more than I probably ever really let you know. A lot of this stuff doesn’t make sense and probably never will so I put that in Gods hands. Just know the mark you made here will live forever! You and baby girl GIGI rest easy. Prayers to Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka, Capri, and all families involved.
Love always big bro! KB8/24
https://www.instagram.com/p/B73x-Z5Ak2l/ |
Jordan Clarkson
| Quote: | lost for words, bro was more than a teammate.. my mentor, the homie, a superhero, my idol , big brother thankful for experiences we had, cherished every moment with you dawg long live KB.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zYfQYhLn9/ |
Larry Nance Jr.
Wayne Ellington
Carlos Boozer
Karl Malone
Steve Nash
Lou Williams
Nick Young
| Quote: | I just seen you man and you was talking about the broke thumb story lol crazy ass didn’t believe me but I tell everybody you was the first person to check up on me before surgery and after. I told him imma tell the story of him throwing my shoes in the trash next and he laughed
https://twitter.com/NickSwagyPYoung/status/1221925183046311936 |
Brandon Bass
Ryan Kelly
| Quote: | At a loss for words...so blessed to have gotten a chance to play with a true legend of the game @kobebryant along my basketball journey. A dream come true. My heart is broken for the Bryant family. My deepest condolences. I’m holding my family close today. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zOCPopXDM/?igshid=1i2pv7kt3cbsz |
Robert Sacre
| Quote: | My condolences to the Bryant family. This man has influenced so many people in this world and to know he’s gone is hard. I’m just grateful and blessed to say I was in his presence for 4 years and what an impact he had R.I.P @kobebryant A god among men 🙏🏽
https://twitter.com/Bobby_Sacre/status/1221635641315737607 |
Anthony Brown
Marcelo Huertas
Dennis Rodman
Dwight Howard
| Quote: | Truly lost for words. I was not expecting to wake up on the plane and hear the news. Brothers fight, argue even hate each other at times. But we never stop loving each other. I love you, WE love you. Thank you for inspiring the world in so many ways. People let’s make sure we tell each other daily that we love each other. We never know what can happen in life. Let’s appreciate life and each other while we are here. I’m damn shole gonna miss Kobe and Gigi sitting court side watching us this season. May you Rest In Peace Kobe and Gigi. This season is dedicated To Kobe . 💯💪🏾💛💜
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zkYJvHRgP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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LAKERS
| Quote: | LeBron James
| Quote: | I’m Not Ready but here I go. Man I sitting here trying to write something for this post but every time I try I begin crying again just thinking about you, niece Gigi and the friendship/bond/brotherhood we had! I literally just heard your voice Sunday morning before I left Philly to head back to LA. Didn’t think for one bit in a million years that would be the last conversation we’d have. WTF!! I’m heartbroken and devastated my brother!! 😢😢😢😢💔. Man I love you big bro. My heart goes to Vanessa and the kids. I promise you I’ll continue your legacy man! You mean so much to us all here especially #LakerNation💜💛 and it’s my responsibility to put this (bleep) on my back and keep it going!! Please give me the strength from the heavens above and watch over me! I got US here! There’s so much more I want to say but just can’t right now because I can’t get through it! Until we meet again my brother!! #Mamba4Life❤️🙏🏾 #Gigi4Life❤️🙏🏾
https://www.instagram.com/p/B72NUtWA0gS/ |
Magic Johnson
| Quote: | As I try to write this post, my mind is racing. I’m in disbelief and have been crying all morning over this devastating news that Kobe and his young daughter, Gigi have passed away in a helicopter crash. Cookie and I are heartbroken.
https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/1221560262446084097
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| Quote: | He gave his knowledge, time, and talent to tutor so many at the youth level, collegiate level, & NBA & WNBA players. Words can’t express the impact that he had on the game of basketball. I know basketball fans all over the world will miss him, especially the City of Los Angeles.
https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/1221560832984633345
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| Quote: | Kobe and I shared so many special conversations about life and basketball. We had so much in common off the court. I used to love talking to him about Lakers basketball, being fathers and husbands and how much we loved Italy. I will miss those conversations and him so much.
https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/1221561072848498690
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| Quote: | Laker Nation, the game of basketball & our city, will never be the same without Kobe. Cookie & I are praying for Vanessa, his beautiful daughters Natalia, Bianka & Capri, as well as his parents Joe & Pam & his sisters. We will always be here for the Bryant family.
https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/1221561529897644032
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Jerry West
| Quote: | To have been such, particularly when Kobe was young, to be a part of his life and to watch his career grow, watch him grow, this is one of the most tragic days of my life. I know somewhere along the way I guess I’ll come to grips with it.
https://twitter.com/BA_Turner/status/1221596222927953921 |
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
James Worthy
Michael Cooper
| Quote: | Today we mourn the loss of a legend, one of the greatest basketball players to ever play this game has passed away along with his daughter Gianna. I have always respected Kobe not just as a player but has a friend and my one memorable moment in our relationship was I had the opportunity to work him out as a young player coming into the NBA. He was very tough and competitive and we went at it tooth and nail for an hour. And that’s when I and the Lakers knew that he was a very special player. My thoughts and prayers go out to Vanessa and his daughters as well as his extended family. The city of Los Angeles and the Laker family has lost a legend and icon. His spirit will continue to shine brightly over Los Angels. Number 8/24 will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts forever.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zuckupsm7/?igshid=u9emto7w6llm |
Anthony Davis
Kyle Kuzma
| Quote: | Damn I’ve been messed up all day.......I grew up trying to be like you. I would watch YouTube highlights as a kid trying to mimic you (and I still do) I would go to the gym as a kid and shoot fade-aways for hours acting as if every shot I took was at the buzzer just like you. Then 3 years ago I became a laker. You became family & a mentor to me. As a young kid I would of done anything in the world to meet you and as a rookie I had my opportunity. A dinner. A dinner with my idol Kobe Bryant. Talking about basketball, life and business with you at that moment changed my life forever man. I’m teared up just trying to write this but Kobe thank you for being a brother to me. Anything I ever needed from you, was just a call away. Thank you for all the knowledge. Thank you for just being a friend. Your inner drive is something that will never be match. Heroes come and go but you my guy will truly last forever. OUT.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zkzCppkxg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |
Alex Caruso
JaVale McGee
Troy Daniels
| Quote: | You made being an absolute killer on the court cool. You made being a dad cool. We all knew the basketball player you were. But you were more than that.! You were a proud father.. A role model to millions.!!! Also an unbelievable dad and husband.!!! I’m so sorry to your family.!!
https://twitter.com/troydaniels/status/1221575255501811717 |
Jason Kidd
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NBA FAMILY
| Quote: | Carmelo Anthony
| Quote: | Damn Bro!! 😥
I hate when I have so much to say, but I can’t put any of it into words. The times I have the most to say are the times that I can’t talk. I’m screaming inside but I can’t be heard. YOU don’t know how hard it is to try to pretend to smile when I have these clouds of emotions.
YOU just called me and told me you were coming to the game Friday and that you were proud of me and “regardless of anything, stay true to myself and STAYME7O”
We were just laughing about how hard YOU was working GiGi and her teammates and I told YOU they need a day off 😂😢
This pain is almost unbearable Champ! Why you bro? Why GiGi? Why leave Vanessa with this Sadness and Pain. WHY? This will never make sense to me.
I know I’m not suppose to question GODs Will. I know GOD doesn’t make mistakes. It just seems like It always rains the hardest on those who deserve the sun.
There are moments in life when there’s simply NO words to describe the pain within. This is one of them. YOU will continue to be Loved. YOU will be missed. YOU will forever be remembered. YOUR legacy will live on FOREVER. OUR FRIENDSHIP will never be forgotten.
I know YOU will be near, Even if I don’t see YOU.
PEACE KING!!! “There Are No Goodbyes. Where Ever You’ll be, You’ll be in Our Hearts”
All Praise Due
#STAYME7O
https://www.instagram.com/p/B74kHyPA3qu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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Russell Westbrook
| Quote: | I’ve been stuck and not really knowing how to put all that I’ve been feeling into words over the past several days. I am devastated about the passing of Kobe & Gigi, on every level. I met Kobe when I was 16 at UCLA playing against him in a pick up game. He played like it was the NBA finals. From that point on, I decided that I wanted to emulate his Mamba mentality. At the time, there was no name for it, but I recognized in him what I always felt in myself. He became a friend, a brother, a mentor, a teacher, he defended me, he believed in me, and he taught me how to weather the storm. I can go on and on, but I want to thank you for being my idol, & inspiration. I will pray for you and your family everyday just as I do my own. I love you Kobe. My heart and prayers also go out to the other families involved in last weeks accident. #RIPKobe #RIPGigi
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8A9ROqpCki/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Trae Young
| Quote: | This S*** can’t be real... this the first moment I was able to meet Gianna Maria, she’s been to only 3 games this year... 2 of them were mine... She told me I was her favorite player to watch🙏🏽 I can’t believe this😢😭
Rest Easy Gigi❤️
https://twitter.com/TheTraeYoung/status/1221538701353848834
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Donovan Mitchell
Jason Terry
| Quote: | Shared so many memories with you on and off the court. You were a kind soul that inspired all people from all walks of life. In your own words you said, “It’s not about the destination but it’s about the journey.” You and your beautiful daughter will be missed but not forgotten. Also, prayers up to all the families of this tragic accident. #mamba #24 #8 #gigi
https://www.instagram.com/p/B70DWEihn3g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |
CJ McCollum
| Quote: | It was really hard. A lot of emotions. Kobe was my favorite player, and a guy I modeled my work ethic after. My heart goes out to his family...I know Kobe as a competitor would've wanted us to go out and play tonight.
https://twitter.com/PDXjay/status/1221649367720837120 |
Jamal Crawford
Karl Anthony-Towns
| Quote: | The news of your passing not only numbed my body, but everyone’s around me. I grew up idolizing you and wanting to just have the chance to meet you. Never in my wildest dreams, did I think I would not only meet you but compete against you.
I remember being at Day Park in Piscataway with @viksingh__ recreating every single one of your game winning shots, practicing your fadeaway jump shot and mimicking all your moves.
I remember playing @nba2k with @viksingh__ on situation mode and just shooting game winning shots with #24. A huge part of my childhood and my being as a basketball player has left the world. The basketball world, society, and my world and it will all never be the same.
Rest In Peace to Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and everyone else involved in this tragedy. My prayers are with your families, loved ones, and anyone that feels affected as I do.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zWseHpoTZ/?igshid=sxaxgel25yv5 |
Scottie Pippen
Kenny Smith
Adam Silver
| Quote: | The NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.
For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning. He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary: five NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, 18 NBA All-Star selections, and two Olympic gold medals. But he will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability. He was generous with the wisdom he acquired and saw it as his mission to share it with future generations of players, taking special delight in passing down his love of the game to Gianna.
We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Vanessa, and their family, the Lakers organization and the entire sports world.
https://www.nba.com/article/2020/01/26/nba-commissioner-adam-silvers-statement-passing-kobe-bryant |
Michael Jordan
Bill Russell
| Quote: | Jeannine & I are absolutely shocked to hear of the loss of one of my favorite people & one of the best basketball minds in the history of the game! Our hearts & prayers to Vanessa & his girls. @kobebryant you were my biggest fan, but I was yours #RIPMAMBA @NBA @espn @SLAMonline
https://twitter.com/RealBillRussell/status/1221532340008013825 |
Mark Cuban
Jay Williams
Darius Miles
Greg Popavich
Ben Simmons
| Quote: | The world lost a legend today. Kobe Bryant was someone who I looked up to, a fierce competitor, a Champion, an icon. His dominance and relentless spirit translated both on and off the court. Your fans across the world loved you with such passion and you never let them down.
https://twitter.com/BenSimmons25/status/1221604880143527936 |
Joel Embiid
| Quote: | Man I don’t even know where to start😭😭 I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I’m so FREAKING SAD right now!!!!
RIP LEGEND
https://twitter.com/JoelEmbiid/status/1221526990840377344 |
Jayson Tatum
| Quote: | Heart broken. My Hero. My Idol. The reason I started to play this game, the reason I fell in love with this game. Growing up wanting to be just like you, to you becoming a mentor, beyond thankful for everything you’ve done for me. “I didn’t have a plan B I put all my eggs in one basket and I knew I was going to make it happen” hearing you say that stuck with me everyday of my life. You inspired me and I am forever grateful more than you know! Love you Bean 🙏🏽❤️! Sad, sad, sad day RIP Kobe and Gianna! Praying for the family!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zEzS-gWX1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |
Luka Doncic
Clint Capela
Dwyane Wade
Dirk Nowitzki
Vince Carter
| Quote: | This is painful!!!
I’ve known this man since he was 15 & I was 16. AAU teammates to competing against him for 18 seasons in the NBA. We were literally talking in these pics how I will enjoy retirement and that we would have a convo soon on how to go through it. Also how happy...
https://twitter.com/mrvincecarter15/status/1221659866386829315 |
| Quote: | Continued.......
he was being able to watch his girls grow up. We mentioned how we will do for our daughters to the best of our abilities and now you’re headed to a better place on my bday smh. Rest up legend & Long Live “The Mamba” 🐍 🙏🏽
Many prayers to the Bryant family....
https://twitter.com/mrvincecarter15/status/1221659873093570563 |
Bogdan Bogdanovic
Chris Paul
| Quote: | I don't know if I'll ever be able to fully process it. My parents have always said everything happens for a reason and its in God’s plan. But this one is different. Broken fingers, torn Achilles, it didn’t matter. You overcame it all!! You were DIFFERENT! Sometimes we competed so hard against each other that you could never tell how I was always watching YOU!! I needed to see how much better I needed to get and how much harder I needed to work! The love you had for the game was nowhere near the love you had for YOUR girls!! All 5 of them!! And Gigi, who we had already prearranged her marriage with lil Chris, is as beautiful and feisty as she could ever be!!! As I’ve watched you in retirement, as happy as you’ve ever been, I’ve sat back and prayed and hoped that my baby girl will look at me the way Gigi looks at you!!! I Love You and will miss you with all my heart my brother!!! All my love to Vanessa and all the families during this time 🙏🏾 #Mamba4Life #Mambacita
https://www.instagram.com/p/B74mPgqluzJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |
Paul George
| Quote: | God please be with the families involved. Heal every broken heart and be there in there time of need! Still can’t believe this 😢 I’m grateful to have someone like you to look up to growing up in Cali. You inspired me to play basketball and to dominate on both ends. You made it cool to play defense and bust someone’s ass on offense. Thank you for taking me under your wing and being in my corner. Rest easy Kobe! 🙏🏾🙏🏾😢🐍
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zHk23Fho4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |
Austin Rivers
| Quote: | Hurting badly. True role model! Not just for being a goat, or being one of the most Competitive athletes to ever compete. Not just because you were iconic in every form and defined excellence in so many ways...but because of how great of a father you were as well. True Icon. KB24
https://twitter.com/AustinRivers25/status/1221583082798702592 |
Stephen Jackson
| Quote: | Real Tears for u bean. Glad I got a chance to say thank u for what u did for my son and was going to do for my boys. His last game hear in ATL he had 20 people waiting on him after the game @mettaworldpeace37 was bringing us to go in locker room as he was coming out. With all those people waiting he stopped and talk to my son for about 15mins. Meant the world to me and @stackyyyyyy Gone miss u Bean. Don’t make em like u no more. They need to change @staplescenterla to Kobe Bryant Center. OnMe. Rest Easy @kobebryant
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zW7WElzX7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |
Josh Hart
Greg Anthony
Nicolas Batum
Paul Pierce
Shane Battier
John Wall
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MEDIA
| Quote: | Ernie Johnson
Chris McGee
| Quote: | My littlest Lucca wrote a card for Kobe that she wanted me to bring to work.....my girls have grown up loving💜💛 #24.... they were born into it..... this note is pure ❤️.. telling Kobe she love his 3 pointers, she really misses him & she has only worn 8 and 24 because of him
https://twitter.com/geeter3/status/1221668865815396354
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Speero Dedes
| Quote: | Can’t stop watching the news. It still doesn’t seem real. What I admired most about Kobe went beyond his basketball greatness. He wasn’t perfect. He was flawed just like the rest of us. But he owned up to his mistakes in life and became this amazing person and father.
https://twitter.com/SperoDedes/status/1221691048470044672 |
| Quote: | I’ll always cherish those 6 years, riding his coattails on the radio with MT. So many memories and little interactions. But mostly all I can think about are his girls. And all of the families whose lives will never be the same. Life is so fragile. #KobeBryant
https://twitter.com/SperoDedes/status/1221691074898300928 |
Rachel Nichols
| Quote: | I remember the first time Kobe introduced me to his daughter Gigi, and the way he talks about her in this clip is exactly how he sounded then: so damn proud, full of so much possibility.
And she was her father's daughter, too. Already such a gamer.
https://twitter.com/Rachel__Nichols/status/1221574980418199552 |
Jim Rome
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CELEBRITIES
| Quote: | Barack Obama
| Quote: | Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.
https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1221552460768202756 |
Cody Bellinger
Naomi Osaka
Candace Parker
| Quote: | This is one of those days everyone will remember where they were when we lost a legend. Kobe an amazing basketball player but even better husband, father, friend, MENTOR. It doesn’t seem real. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and families.
https://twitter.com/Candace_Parker/status/1221593727245811712 |
Sabrina Ionescu
Kanye West
Kim Kardashian West
| Quote: | My heart is so heavy. No one should ever experience what the families involved are going through. This has affected us all so much but I cannot begin to imagine what Vanessa is feeling losing her husband and her baby girl. I cry just thinking about it.
https://twitter.com/KimKardashian/status/1221587836643659778 |
John Legend
| Quote: | I'm so sad and stunned right now. In Staples Arena, where Kobe created so many memories for all of us, preparing to pay tribute to another brilliant man we lost too soon, Nipsey Hussle. Life can be so brutal and senseless sometimes. Hold on to your loved ones. We miss you, Kobe
https://twitter.com/johnlegend/status/1221532984299229185 |
Jimmy Kimmel
| Quote: | He was great,charismatic & among the hardest-working athletes ever,but what impressed me most was how deeply-involved Kobe was with his 4 daughters. Pray for them, Vanessa, his parents & his fellow passengers' families on this sad and shocking day. We will never forget you Kobe
https://twitter.com/jimmykimmel/status/1221525360732278784 |
Ellen DeGeneres
Robert Iger
Taylor Swift
| Quote: | My heart is in pieces hearing the news of this unimaginable tragedy. I can’t fathom what the families are going through. Kobe meant so much to me and to us all. Sending my prayers, love, and endless condolences to Vanessa and the family and anyone who lost someone on that flight.
https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/1221545674988310533 |
Chadwick Boseman
Roman Reigns
| Quote: | I actually found out at Minute Maid Park right before The Rumble. Triple H received a text message and he showed it to me, and I just didn't believe it, to be honest. I'm a Lakers fan. I watched religiously throughout his career, and I've always just been a huge fan, massive respect.
I never really thought losing someone like that... he's a stranger, obviously a public figure, and I've seen him and watched him, but he didn't know me and I didn't truly know him, but I didn't realize it would affect me so much. It really did, on top of The Rumble just being an emotional roller coaster in its own right, it really just saddened me and broke my heart, obviously to hear the loss of Kobe, and then his daughter as well, GiGi, my heart just goes out to his wife, the three girls that were left behind, all the families that were involved, and the pilot and his family. It's just an abrupt lost, and I really feel like it shook the world.
I did not think it would affect me as much as it did. I legitimately think I cried. I got home last night, I flew home right after The Rumble. The first thing I did when I got in my house was went right to my daughter's room. She was asleep, she had no clue, but I hugged her for probably 3, 4, 5 minutes, and just teared up the whole time. You have to really be grateful and thankful, and take advantage of every second that we have here, and make sure your loved ones know they're loved, and if there's anything that you're holding within, try to forgive and forget, and move on. Mend any type of negativity that you have going on in your life because you just never know. Life is short and we just need to take advantage of every second we have. My heart and my condolences go out to all the families. It's just a very sad time.
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https://twitter.com/i/events/1221533879363751936
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| Quote: | @ArashMarkazi
found out the news about Kobe when I landed in Miami. I was numb. I'm still numb. I first thought of Gianna, who was always by his side. Here's my column on Kobe's relationship with GiGi. "It’s a trip to see her move...” |
https://twitter.com/arashmarkazi/status/1221612709671817217?s=21
Heart breaking article about Kobe and his relationship with Gigi 💔💔💔
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There are too many quotes from various of people showed their love and sadness. Not only the basketball world or even the sports world, Kobe is bigger than basketball.
Our presidents are even sad for Kobe |
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Just a few hours before news of the tragedy, Ryan Kelly who played 3 years with Kobe, had a game in Japan where he played 24 mins and 24 seconds and scored 24 points.
https://twitter.com/lindsayckelly/status/1221656596331106304
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https://www.clintonfoundation.org/press-releases/statement-president-clinton-and-secretary-clinton-passing-kobe-bryant
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For Immediate Release: January 26, 2020
Contact: press@presidentclinton.com (link sends e-mail)
Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Kobe Bryant
Hillary and I are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and all those who died in today's helicopter crash. Kobe brought excitement and joy to basketball fans not just in Los Angeles, but all over the U.S. and around the world. He was also a leader off the court, including in his advocacy for young people, especially the vulnerable and homeless — a passion I saw firsthand when I joined him and Vanessa for the opening of a housing project they and their foundation supported. Kobe Bryant lived a very large life in a very short time. But above all, he loved his family. Our prayers are with Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri, and all those who lost loved ones today. |
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Epic! Kobe seemed like such a Loving father..
Creator should sell that to a few media outlets..
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/sports/Phil-Jacksons-statement-following-Kobe-Bryants-death-567315971.html
Phil so composed 
| Quote: | Statement from Phil Jackson: “The crash was a tragedy for multiple families. My heart goes out to Vanessa and the families that lost loved ones.Kobe was a chosen one-special in many ways to many people.Our relationship as coach/player transcended the norm.He went beyond the veil"
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We Love a Great piece of The AllSpark
Nurture the Greatness withinU
It's not fate. It is a choice.
In truth, the physical AllSpark is but a shell to contain the incredible life-giving energies within; should that shell be destroyed the energies will remain as potent as ever merely waiting for a new vessel to inhabit.
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Ish...now I'm crying all over again. Woke up this morning and looked at my phone hoping this was just a bad dream.
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I hope adam silver will tribute kobe with naming the ASG mvp award after him.
Hopefully linking his name and the mamba mentality to the game will make it less of the circus that currently is |
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Thanks for the thread IronMamba!
That Jayson Tatum post made me more emotional.
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| IronMamba this thread is truly amazing and heart touching.. thank you. |
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By the way, should all checkout the Jim Rome show today, lot of good Kobe coverage including personal stories he's shared with Kobe and bringing in some neighbors of Kobe.
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An amazing quote by Sean Grande, a voice of the Celtics:
| Quote: | | As Celtics fans, we didn’t think Kobe Bryant could break our heart one more time, we were wrong. |
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| Thank you for compiling this list. Incredible work. I think this thread should be enshrined in the hall of fame sub forum. |
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Thank you, and also thanks for some of the contributions from others of other quotes.
I'll keep updating the post with more and more quotes but there's still a lot to get to, it's nowhere even close to being half way done.
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Great thread.
Thank you.
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