RIP Kobe - tributes and condolences

[VF21]

You can't be an NBA fan & not be a fan of the greats like Kobe. I watched his last game knowing absolutely he was going to go off against the Jazz.

My thoughts go out to all his friends, family, the Laker fans and those of all the other lives taken in this awful crash. pic.twitter.com/nLIV1jLBem

— CA Fire Scanner (@CAFireScanner) January 26, 2020

 

[macadocious]

If these teams wanted honor Kobe the right way, theyd take 24 shots in 24 seconds.

 

[VF21]

The Kings lost their greatest adversary with the tragic death of Kobe Bryant (via @James_HamNBCS) https://t.co/Kvq7p6Dpjh pic.twitter.com/5Tr18aTa8k

— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) January 26, 2020

In his life he ripped the hearts out of the chests of Kings fans on so many occasions. In his death, he did the same.

RIP, Black Mamba.

- James Ham

 

[VF21]

Message to Kobe from NBA players when he retired:

Dear Kobe: pic.twitter.com/Vy3o4nmAi2

— ESPN (@espn) January 26, 2020

 

[VF21]

Kings players past and present mourn Kobe Bryant's tragic death 🙏💔 https://t.co/rZv2nOOo77 pic.twitter.com/cncVEHT8bU

— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) January 26, 2020

 

[rainmaker]

I’ve never taken the death of a celebrity or athlete this hard. Nothing close to it.

It’s just incredibly tragic for both him and his family. He was transcendent. He had so much more to give and so much more life to live.

 

[VF21]

💔

(via @BackAftaThis) pic.twitter.com/4rdCA71N8m

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) January 26, 2020

 

[Hoovtrain]

The Brian Shaw segment on nbatv was rough to watch

 

[VF21]

Kobe deeply loved the game and his family. As I think back on his incredible legacy I’m reminded of his competitive spirit & millions around the world he inspired. As a father, the loss of Gianna is devastating. My… https://t.co/iogzNxaU4Z

— Vlade Divac (@bgoodvlade) January 26, 2020

Kobe deeply loved the game and his family. As I think back on his incredible legacy I’m reminded of his competitive spirit & millions around the world he inspired. As a father, the loss of Gianna is devastating. My heart goes out to Vanessa, their daughters and all impacted.‬

 

[VF21]

This is heartbreaking....can’t even put it into words....anyone that knows me knows how much Kobe means to me....blessed to have been able to call you a brother 🙏🏾 Rest in Power Mamba and Gigi. Praying for Vanessa, the kids and your whole family. pic.twitter.com/tEH3ZDUjjo

— Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) January 26, 2020

 

[VF21]

People gather around a makeshift memorial for Kobe Bryant at Staples Center in LA after learning of his death. pic.twitter.com/bp6CQYIUHg

— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) January 26, 2020

 

[VF21]

Mamba Forever. pic.twitter.com/wIchSUwFM2

— Nike (@Nike) January 26, 2020

 

[VF21]

A powerful moment in honor of Kobe.

After the Grizzlies took a 24-second violation to begin the game, the Suns took an 8-second violation. Devin Booker was moved to tears. pic.twitter.com/YikW0sY4rr

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 26, 2020

 

[VF21]

Maccabi fans honoring the memory of @kobebryant during the Tel Aviv derby 📽 pic.twitter.com/1kW4v3762x

— Maccabi Tel Aviv BC 🇮🇱​ (@MaccabiTLVBC) January 26, 2020

 

[kb02]

This is shocking for me n my college buddies. Around the same age, used to see him around campus all the time, passing way, way too soon. RIP Mamba n Gigi.

 

[Hoovtrain]

This is shocking for me n my college buddies. Around the same age, used to see him around campus all the time, passing way, way too soon. RIP Mamba n Gigi.

What campus? They used to practice occasionally over at Loyola Marymount when I went there

 

[kb02]

What campus? They used to practice occasionally over at Loyola Marymount when I went there

UCLA. Men’s gym open runs (still going strong today; most NBA players summer scrimmages are there) n Magic used to reserve the courts at Wooden (student gym). So I personally ran into him a dozen or so times on n around campus. Never said anything to him. Just walked by.

 

[VF21]

Just landed in Miami... heart’s heavy after the passing of a true legend. Truly cannot believe it. Thank you for everything!! True inspiration! #RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/fPObvGClzQ

— Raheem Mostert (@RMos_8Ball) January 27, 2020

 

[VF21]

Kobe's final tweet was to congratulate LBJ for passing Kobe on the all-time scoring list:

Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother 💪🏾 #33644

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 26, 2020

 

[VF21]

Never met a bigger Kobe fan than @buddyhield. If you knew Buddy when he was at OU, you know Kobe was his idol. Buddy COULD NOT WAIT to meet him after Sweet 16 win over A&M in ‘16, and scored 37 vs. Oregon two days later with Kobe in stands again. Really nice moment here. #RIPKobe pic.twitter.com/sDnc7nOtLH

— Mike Houck (@mhouckOU) January 27, 2020

 

[VF21]

Tiger Woods reflects on the tragic passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/t4F2Sqj57Z

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 26, 2020

 

[VF21]

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— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) January 26, 2020

 

[VF21]

The 24 greatest moments of Kobe Bryant’s careerhttps://t.co/FPqrMDjzaR

— Sports News & Stuff (@SportNewsNStuff) January 27, 2020

 

[kingsboi]

got to feel for his wife here.....goes to show you that we never know when it's our time to go. RIP Mamba

 

[Kings_of_California]

Usually I poo all over ESPN because I generally dislike the network and their coverage of content/drama. But today they've had some great Kobe coverage ranging from former players and their stories playing with and against him, reactions from across the league, really sentimental montages etc...

 

[kb02]

Per TMZ, looking like fog disorientated the pilot, who flew the helicopter into a mountain. Would think that with today’s technology, GPS n maps (Waze for air travel?) should’ve been able to avoid the tragedy. Sad n speechless.

 

[Hoovtrain]

UCLA. Men’s gym open runs (still going strong today; most NBA players summer scrimmages are there) n Magic used to reserve the courts at Wooden (student gym). So I personally ran into him a dozen or so times on n around campus. Never said anything to him. Just walked by.

Nice. Was down there from97-01

 

[kb02]

Nice. Was down there from97-01

98 - 02.

Was a joy to watch a young Kobe do his thing every night.

 

[Kings_of_California]

Per TMZ, looking like fog disorientated the pilot, who flew the helicopter into a mountain. Would think that with today’s technology, GPS n maps (Waze for air travel?) should’ve been able to avoid the tragedy. Sad n speechless.

Yea that's a little strange. Apparently Kobe flew via helicopter very frequently. Like very, very frequently. I can't imagine it's the first time they would've encountered fog.

Regardless, we'll just have to wait for the investigation to finish. At the end of the day it doesn't really matter because you can't take it back. It's tragic and nothing can be done now.

 

[Chupacabra]

What I find most tragic in all of this is that his daughter was with him. What a brutal loss for that family.

Anything about what kind of basketball player Kobe was takes a backseat to the fact that his family had decades to spend with him and now it's all gone. This is terrible.