NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, California, according to multiple reports. He was a five-time NBA champion, 18-time All-Star and led the league in scoring twice.
He was 41 years old.
The tragic news hit close to home for members of the Los Angeles Rams, considering Bryant played his entire career in L.A. with the Lakers. Players reacted to Bryant’s death on Twitter, sending their thoughts and prayers out to him and his family.
Can’t believe it
— Ogbo Okoronkwo (@OgboOkoronkwo) January 26, 2020
It’s no Way
— Uno (@callmequi_) January 26, 2020
Still in disbelief…… Can’t believe it/process this. One of my biggest inspirations as an athlete growing up. His work ethic, mentality, passion for the game…. bruh.
— Sebastian Joseph-Day (@SJD_51) January 26, 2020
Hearts out to Kobe and his family
— Joshua Reynolds (@J_Rey_11) January 26, 2020
😔
— John Johnson III (@iamjohnthethird) January 26, 2020
KOBE BRYANT…… Nahhhhhhh
— John Johnson III (@iamjohnthethird) January 26, 2020
— John Johnson III (@iamjohnthethird) January 26, 2020
Unreal.
— Gerald Everett (@lightningstrk12) January 26, 2020
Sad we lost a sports icon so early RIP Kobe Bryant 😪
— Dante fowler (@dantefowler) January 26, 2020
Back to back years of 🐐’s being lost to unfortunate events, only God knows why he allows it to happen. Just know his timing is NEVER wrong. #TMC #MAMBA https://t.co/zfLb2XIDrg
— Nnamaka Ebukam (@samysosa_3) January 26, 2020
Making the most of every 24 I get. Can’t believe this. RIP Kobe.
— Micah Kiser (@kiser_rollin) January 26, 2020