Photo Credit: Instagram

Celebrities And Fans React To Kobe Bryant’s Death

by
Write Comment

Fans and celebrities are reacting to the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi after they both were killed in a deadly helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

Kobe’s former teammate Shaquille O’Neal shared a tearful statement on Twitter in light of father and daughter duo’s deaths and shared photos of himself and Bryant’s time on the Los Angeles Lakers.

A statement was released by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reflecting Bryant’s accomplishments in the league:

“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.”

RELATED STORIES: Kobe Bryant Dies In California Helicopter Crash

Scottie Pippen also released a statement on Twitter about his friend’s death. He and Bryant were among the several NBA players who dominated the 90s with their talents.

“I am stunned. Words can’t even come close to describing it. Just an incredibly sad and tragic day.”

RELATED STORIES: Kobe Bryant Dies In California Helicopter Crash

Former United States President Barack Obama sent his condolences to Kobe’s family and noted the many accomplishments he made throughout his life.

“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.”

Several other celebrities such as Kanye West, Quavo, Spike Lee, Teyana Taylor, and several others shared their memories with Kobe Bryant.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A POEM FOR KOBE BY LEMON ANDERSEN Let us all gather around And bid our farewells to the Beautiful game of the Black Mamba… For these are the last days Of a legendary fade away, As he Fades away back to Blackness, Let us scatter Purple and Gold roses Along the seas, across the Atlas As our hero takes on his final journey and Fades away back to Blackness… Back To the Lower Merion number dripping from his shoulders Glory hanging from the rim rumors spreading of a child’s love for winning While he remained shooting for perfection inside the hollows of an empty gym. Oh, how the critics spread word To and fro of His growing game how his glowing handles will only go so far Yet, all that mattered was his chase for the undying zone Not the stones they threw nor the stats they claimed Not even a nationwide repertoire… Just the chase, The impossible, A relentless will To Fight or Fly to fight through injuries, For the Black mamba believed pain is for the weak, And fear is a Lie, Believed to live in your legend You must be greater than the greatest of all nations To be written in history was not enough Like having his game written as the brightest star amongst the basketball constellations And so he faded Back to mastery remained Focused Always striking with a Venomous sting No matter how loud the rival crowds would yell you can hear the rattle of our Black Mamba from all of his championship rings, All the records shattered and he still picks up the glass All the years have gone And he still remained patiently waiting by the wooden war painted basketball court with his Fangs in the grass Waiting to fade back again one last time Waiting for one last season to strike one last liquid clutch from the silence of the three point line, One last season to leave the heroes journey in a beautiful Bliss as all must eventually go home and fade away back to Blackness.

A post shared by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on

 

View this post on Instagram

 

Gigi! 🙏🏾😔

A post shared by QuavoHuncho (@quavohuncho) on

 

View this post on Instagram

 

2012…I remember this day like yesterday…so excited & nervous…The first athlete to believe in my sports vision & took the time out to give me an interview for my sports blog. I remember crying in the car, and being so mad at my home girl at the time for twisting and turning the camera throughout the entire interview 😩!! Now I’m crying in the car today because its confirmed you are GONE!!!! I posted this very same pic as a #TBT in 2016 when u retired… I was broken that you were leaving the court… and now in 2020 I am broken that you have left all of us for good. 💔You & GiGi will forever be missed. My Prayers to Vanessa, the Girls & all of your loved ones, family, friends & fans. This is so heart breaking, so devastating. #RIH 😢#mambaforever 🐐

A post shared by Jimmy Neutch- Shumpert (@teyanataylor) on

 

View this post on Instagram

 

Heaven only knows 🙏🏾😰. 🌹 prayers to the family from me and. @bosslady_ent

A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on

Fans also posted their fondest memories of Kobe and stated how he made an impact on their lives.

Leave a Comment