If you haven’t already heard, this is one of those moments that just shock you. Some people you grow up watching play a sport, invent the next great thing or do something heroic. These people seem like real-life action heroes in that they’re just not susceptible to something awful happening.
Kobe Bryant was one of those people or players, who was nothing short of an NBA legend.
Unfortunately that was not the case today as the shocking news of Bryant’s untimely death has shaken not only the sports world but really the entire world.
I was never a Lakers fan by any means and I didn’t necessarily root for Kobe but I sure as heck enjoyed watching him. I rooted against his Lakers squads for years (2000 NBA Finals still sting) but he was also the first athlete I remember specifically forking over a pretty penny of my hard-earned money to watch in person once I’d gotten a full-time job.
The news of Kobe Bryant’s death is shocking. It’s awful, no words do the moment or the news justice. If you’re the praying type I’m sure those close to him and the other victims could use some about now.
In the meantime, Notre Dame speedster Braden Lenzy took to Twitter shortly after the news broke to share memories of Kobe Bryant. I thought I’d share it because it’s a lot deeper and more personal than just “I loved watching him ball” or anything like that.
My inspiration. My role model. At a loss of words.. The hardest worker I’ve ever met. Thanks for the chats we’ve had over the years and helped guide me to this point in my life. RIP to the greatest ❤️ pic.twitter.com/58L9tPu8B2
— Braden Lenzy (@blspeedy21) January 26, 2020
Again, I’m at a loss for words so won’t even try to do it justice.
Unreal and awfull