Kawhi Leonard unsure if he will use helicopter again, says he flew with Kobe’s pilot in past (Hoopsh

Kawhi Leonard is one of the many NBA superstars still coming to grips with the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others Sunday.

Kawhi Leonard is one of the many NBA superstars still coming to grips with the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others Sunday.

WATCH: Former L.A. Laker Rick Fox says rumor of his death ‘shook a lot of people’ in his life

Rick Fox opens up in an emotional segment.

Sunday was a devastating day for countless people as a helicopter crash in Southern California killed nine people, including NBA great Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

It was especially emotional for family and friends of Rick Fox, the former Los Angeles Laker who played seven seasons with Kobe. Fox was not on the helicopter, but speculation on Twitter had picked up steam to the point that Fox was rumored to have died in the crash as well.

Fox shared with the NBA on TNT crew this week that his phone started going crazy with friends and family calling to see if the rumor was true. “It shook a lot of people in my life,” Fox said.

Here’s the clip of Fox discussing the difficult day on NBA on TNT:

Former L.A. Laker Rick Fox says rumor of his death ‘shook a lot of people’ in his life

In a conversation on NBA on TNT this week, former Laker Rick Fox says the death of Kobe Bryant has been overwhelming. Not only because he lost one of his good friends and former teammates, but also because of what his own family went through on Sunday.

In a conversation on NBA on TNT this week, former Laker Rick Fox says the death of Kobe Bryant has been overwhelming. Not only because he lost one of his good friends and former teammates, but also because of what his own family went through on Sunday.

LeBron James honors Kobe Bryant in emotional Instagram post, promises to carry on his legacy (Lebron

In a heartfelt Instagram post published Monday night, LeBron James mourned the death of his friend and mentor, Kobe Bryant.

In a heartfelt Instagram post published Monday night, LeBron James mourned the death of his friend and mentor, Kobe Bryant.

LeBron James honors Kobe Bryant in emotional Instagram post, promises to carry on his legacy (Hoopsh

In a heartfelt Instagram post published Monday night, LeBron James mourned the death of his friend and mentor, Kobe Bryant.

In a heartfelt Instagram post published Monday night, LeBron James mourned the death of his friend and mentor, Kobe Bryant.

Alabama’s Nick Saban remembers Kobe Bryant’s ‘competitive spirit and unmatched work ethic’ (Rolltide

Alabama football coach Nick Saban is one of many sports figures sharing his condolences and fond memories of NBA great Kobe Bryant, who died at 41 years old on Sunday along with eight others in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban is one of many sports figures sharing his condolences and fond memories of NBA great Kobe Bryant, who died at 41 years old on Sunday along with eight others in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif.

Alabama’s Nick Saban remembers Kobe Bryant’s ‘competitive spirit and unmatched work ethic’

Alabama football coach Nick Saban is one of many sports figures sharing his condolences and fond memories of NBA great Kobe Bryant, who died at 41 years old on Sunday along with eight others in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban is one of many sports figures sharing his condolences and fond memories of NBA great Kobe Bryant, who died at 41 years old on Sunday along with eight others in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif.

Alabama’s Nick Saban remembers Kobe Bryant’s ‘competitive spirit and unmatched work ethic’ (Hoopshyp

Alabama football coach Nick Saban is one of many sports figures sharing his condolences and fond memories of NBA great Kobe Bryant, who died at 41 years old on Sunday along with eight others in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban is one of many sports figures sharing his condolences and fond memories of NBA great Kobe Bryant, who died at 41 years old on Sunday along with eight others in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif.