RIP Kobe

[RD2191]

TMZ reporting he passed in a helicopter crash.

[TheGoatishere]

Wow

[DC23]

I can't believe this.

[benefactor]

Crazy shit. Life is fragile man.

[BatManu20]

Holy fuck

[BatManu20]

Being reported by multiple outlets. Tragic if true.

[LCM]

There was a helicopter crash, 5 aboard killed. TMZ is reporting Kobe on the helicopter. Everyone is trying to confirm. Wife not on board. Details still coming out. ABC news desk 7 in California is reporting now the same as TMZ. First responders still out on sight.

[BatManu20]

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[r0drig0lac]

sad

[Ron Swanson]

Holy shit.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

RIP to one of the all time greats. So gut-wrenching and tragic. :cry

[Floyd Pacquiao]

One of the most talented players we've ever seen. Gone just like that.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I feel like throwing up

[emanueldavidginobili]

Fucking terrible my god. RIP to a absolute legend.

[Spurs fever]

Damn...

[LCM]

Woj is confirming of Kobe's passing.

[Gibbz]

This doesn't even feel real. Shocking--devastating. Those poor fucking girls, man. I'm sick.

[Kool Bob Love]

RIP Kobe. Hated you during you playing years but definitely did not want it to end like this. Horrible day for anyone who fell in love with the game. ��

[bluebellmaniac]

Rapist are gonna rape...

RIP

[paperboy77]

WTF! Feel terrible. RIP

[TheGreatYacht]

Sorry Kobe for all the hatred I ever felt towards you. RIP Kobe Bryant

[timvp]

Wow. RIP.

[Leetonidas]

Damn. RIP black mamba

[dbreiden83080]

CNN not reporting anything on Kobe yet.. Not many details..

[Uriel]

I'm shocked and in disbelief. I can't even.

[Gibbz]

Kobe brought more fans to basketball than anyone except MJ and maybe LeBron. Fucking horrible loss for everyone who loves the game.

[ducks]

CNN not reporting anything on Kobe yet.. Not many details..

Then it is true
Cnn fake news

[ducks]

https://sports.yahoo.com/reports-kobe-bryant-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-calabasas-194537553.html

[cjw]

One of greatest ever. True rival and meant so much to the game. Sucked to lose to him, amazing to beat him. Sucks even more to lose him.

[Robz4000]

RIP tbh

[Kobe'sAchilles]

Just a shitty, gut wrenching day. RIP man

[BatManu20]

CNN not reporting anything on Kobe yet.. Not many details..

Been confirmed my man..

[JeffDuncan]

LeBron passed Kobe on the all-time scoring list yesterday. Must have been suicide.

[Robz4000]

Kobe's daughters were on that helicopter too. God damn.

[Cry Havoc]

Kobe was supposed to be one of the guys that aged gracefully into his 80s or 90s, and shot the shit on the air during basketball games throughout his life.

He took care of himself. Didn't gain a bunch of weight after retiring. This is so wrong.

[R. DeMurre]

It's easy to forget that someone old by NBA standards is still in the prime of his life, looking at 40 more years on the planet with family and loved ones. RIP.

[DC23]

I read a report saying his daughters may have been on the plane?

[ducks]

https://twitter.com/kobebryant/status/1221276426164269056?s=20
His last tweet

[ducks]

I read a report saying his daughters may have been on the plane?

5 passengers
Confirmed his wife not on board

[FkLA]

Kobe's daughters were on that helicopter too. God damn.

fuck

NBA should cancel games today.

[pookenstein]

RIP Kobe. Hated you during you playing years but definitely did not want it to end like this. Horrible day for anyone who fell in love with the game. ��

My thoughts exactly.

[Rummpd]

One of the true greats - prayers for his family

[lmbebo]

RIP

[SPURt]

Language is so limiting. He made so many of the Spurs championships better, more entertaining because beating his Lakers meant something. In the same breath, losing to his Lakers hurt that much more. One of the true greats that made us all feel something by playing the game of basketball. Unbelievable. I can’t speak for everyone, but Spurs nation hurts with you Lakers fans.

[Budkin]

I’m absolutely in shock. RIP.

[boutons_deux]

Kobe was and always will be an integral part of the Spurs' Golden Era.

[TE]

RIP. Wow

[DC23]

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[siraulo23]

wtf man rip

[lmbebo]

hearing all 4 daughters on board too?!

[Cane]

:(

[RD2191]

Reports his daughters were also on board. Jesus. How sad. What a tragedy.

[BackHome]

Man sad to see anyone pass this way prayers for him and his family.

[spurraider21]

fuck man...

[Mr. Body]

Wow.

[Jordan Jackson]

Just awful. If his kids were onboard - I hope NBA cancels games today.

[FkLA]

1221526057263587331

Did Kobe pilot his helicopter himself?

[SpurPadre]

Sad news. Really hope his daughters weren't in that helicopter. This is neither here nor there but as much as I hated him as a player, he always had respect for the Spurs. He was one of the first guys outside San Antonio who propped up Manu as a great player too. And now he leaves this life as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. RIP.

[TheGreatYacht]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BruceBlitz/status/1221523040363741184

[ducks]

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/california-helicopter-crash-calabasas-brush-fire-fatalities-reported

Foxnews reporting it
Not fake news

[SanAntonioSpurs]

I can't believe it. Kobe remains an absolute legend! I think he was a much better person than many people gave him credit for. This is brutal, just devastating! A huge loss for culture, the Southern California community, and the sports community. He influenced so many people, up and coming players and those who were his fans. He carried the Lakers after Shaq. One of the few modern players who stayed with the same time his entire career. He played for his country. He played both sides of the ball. He could do everything, post up, get to the rim and shoot the 3. He was very charismatic and a gifted speaker. We all have our mistakes, but Kobe was a good person. I can't believe he's gone.

[SpurPadre]

Did Kobe pilot his helicopter himself?

Highly doubt that. Word would've been out long time ago if he had obtained a pilot's license.

[TheGreatYacht]

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/california-helicopter-crash-calabasas-brush-fire-fatalities-reported

Foxnews reporting it
Not fake news

CNN & Fox News are Zionist Jewish controlled opposition :tu

[BillMc]

Jesus, if his daughters were on board that's really horrible. Prayers for all.

[EasyMoney]

Unbelievable. I feel sick to my stomach.

[FkLA]

Highly doubt that. Word would've been out long time ago if he had obtained a pilot's license.

Yeah, I doubted that too. So either there were 6 fatalities or one of his daughters wasn't aboard. Incredibly sad either way. RIP Mamba and daughters. :(

[Nivek_ogre]

Just horrible. Rip

[Robz4000]

Yeah, I doubted that too. So either there were 6 fatalities or one of his daughters wasn't aboard. Incredibly sad either way. RIP Mamba and daughters. :(

It was Kirbs, Rick Fox, and three of his daughters. His youngest was at home with Vanessa.

[stu scotts eye]

Fuckin horrible ass news. So sad. My heart literally hurts

[ducks]

Jesus, if his daughters were on board that's really horrible. Prayers for all.

5 people died horrible no matter what
Thousands of unborn kids die daily in USA
Where is that outcry

[bluebellmaniac]

It was Kirbs, Rick Fox, and three of his daughters. His youngest was at home with Vanessa.

He didn't have a pilot? Did it himself?

[SpurPadre]

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/california-helicopter-crash-calabasas-brush-fire-fatalities-reported

Foxnews reporting it
Not fake news

I was about to make a sarcastic comment about Fox and their racism but it's not the time or place much like your conservative views are right now.

[SpurPadre]

It was Kirbs, Rick Fox, and three of his daughters. His youngest was at home with Vanessa.

Rick Fox had to be the pilot then.

[gameFACE]

Man, RIP Kobe. Crushed my heart against the Spurs because you knew he was damn good. Thrilled my heart when Spurs defeated the Lakers because also because he was damn good.

[Kori Ellis]

It was Kirbs, Rick Fox, and three of his daughters. His youngest was at home with Vanessa.

Is that true?

What a tragedy.

I know a lot of Spurs fans hated Kobe is a player (and maybe even off the court too), but this is horrible.

I interviewed him a lot of times when I was covering the Spurs and going to All Star games, etc. He was always gracious and really cared about the game.

[BacktoBasics]

5 people died horrible no matter what
Thousands of unborn kids die daily in USA
Where is that outcryIts ST so we knew it wouldn’t take long for an internet asshole to make a post like this.

[benefactor]

I was about to make a sarcastic comment about Fox and their racism but it's not the time or place much like your conservative views are right now.
Don't waste your time. He has legit brain damage.

[RC_Drunkford]

R.I.P. I'm still shocked. Wasn't he supposed to enter the hall of fame with Timmy this year? Smh I was looking forward to seeing that

[TheGreatYacht]

https://mobile.twitter.com/iskandrah/status/1221531412328779780

[Robz4000]

Is that true?

What a tragedy.

I know a lot of Spurs fans hated Kobe is a player (and maybe even off the court too), but this is horrible.

I interviewed him a lot of times when I was covering the Spurs and going to All Star games, etc. He was always gracious and really cared about the game.

ABC pulled the story it looks like.

[RD2191]

R.I.P. I'm still shocked. Wasn't he supposed to enter the hall of fame with Timmy this year? Smh I was looking forward to seeing that

Same!!

[buttsR4rebounding]

CNN not reporting anything on Kobe yet.. Not many details..

CNN now reporting that it was Trump’s fault.

[BillMc]

So either Fox or Kobe had to have a pilot's license. I'm guessing Fox.

Tragic.

[RD2191]

R.I.P. I'm still shocked. Wasn't he supposed to enter the hall of fame with Timmy this year? Smh I was looking forward to seeing that

Same!!

[DC23]

Do we have games tonight?

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[BWS-1994]

RIP :,(

[BWS-1994]

Do we have games tonight?

1221529263863685121

So far, only a moment of silence prior to the DEN game.

[mo7888]

5 people died horrible no matter what
Thousands of unborn kids die daily in USA
Where is that outcry

I'm a conservative... abortion is a horrific reality but those deaths don't diminish the deaths of anyone else one iota.... there is no moral equivalence here.. this is awful and incredibly tragic.

[NBAFan]

Kobe's daughter Gianna Maria Onore -- aka GiGi -- was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash ... reps for Kobe tell TMZ Sports. She was 13.
We're told they were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred. The Academy is in nearby Thousand Oaks

[FkLA]

https://twitter.com/CourtneyFallon_/status/1221531721688068096?s=19

[TheGreatYacht]

https://mobile.twitter.com/247KevinBoilard/status/1221526148657467392

[Spurs Brazil]

RIP.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Super sad stuff.

I feel really sorry for his wife and little girls

[Coach X]

Silver must cancel today's games.

I can't imagine anybody demanding any kind of compensation for cancelled games due to such reason.

And, by the way, it's the best move for NBA's image. STOP everything rigth now. Show some respect to Bryant, the fans, the players, the entire basketball universe.

[Gibbz]

Silver must cancel today's games.

I can't imagine anybody demanding any kind of compensation for cancelled games due to such reason.

And, by the way, it's the best move for NBA's image. STOP everything rigth now. Show some respect to Bryant, the fans, the players, the entire basketball universe.

It's kind of sickening that they're playing. I wonder if DeRozan will even play.

[8FOR!3]

I was sick to my stomach when I first heard about it on twitter and broke out in tears hearing his daughters may have been with him. I was never a fan of his growing up (not that it matters,) but I always thought his drive and work ethic was incredible and Duncan-like. Heart is aching for Kobe and his daughters and for his surviving family and friends.

[timvp]

uu5P4pOUuYk

[bluebellmaniac]

Silver must cancel today's games.

I can't imagine anybody demanding any kind of compensation for cancelled games due to such reason.

And, by the way, it's the best move for NBA's image. STOP everything rigth now. Show some respect to Bryant, the fans, the players, the entire basketball universe.

You play the games. That's the respect that's paid.

[Spurs Homer]

Absolutely NOT a kobe fan

now - or ever-

but did respect his fire/competitiveness as most people did...

but still pretty tragic

RIP

[Shohoku High]

RIP Kobe. Such sad and tragic news. 2020 HOF will not be the same without Kobe's speech. :(

[Barfunk]

RIP. Shocked.

[TheGreatYacht]

https://mobile.twitter.com/Know_More_News/status/1221530649930022914https://mobile.twitter.com/KyleKulinski/status/1221534158347960329https://mobile.twitter.com/AOC/status/1221534944465510403

[BWS-1994]

Rick Fox not board, confirmed by his daughter.

TMZ says one of Kobe’s daughter was with him :,(

[Fireball]

Goosebumps just not going away ... RIP Kobe

[pookenstein]

Anybody hear Sean just now. Sounded like he was fighting with his tears. Devastated.⁰

[Jordan Jackson]

Why are they playing games? Tyson Chandler is fucking crying
on the Rockets bench. Why put the players threw it. Silver is so fucking clueless.

[TDomination]

This is so unbelievably shocking . I feel sick hearing about this.

Lord please be with his family.

[davidbowie]

Off the court stuff not withstanding, I hated Kobe So much growing up because He was so damn good and the rivalry with spurs meant so much to me. It ruined literally weeks of my life when we would lose to them in the playoffs. Once the dust settled and the years passed i realized how important he was and what a treat is was to see him play. I respect everything about his game and all he gave to it. His daughter being with him makes this even more devastating. Rip kobe :(

[quentin_compson]

What a terrible fucking tragedy. Accidents like this seem so cruelly random and arbitrary. My heart goes out to Kobe's family and friends.

[TheGreatYacht]

https://mobile.twitter.com/JakeBedford14/status/1221539243803258882https://mobile.twitter.com/hahafunnydog/status/1221539389043404800https://mobile.twitter.com/StefanMolyneux/status/1221539398887649282

Right-wingers and conservative Christians showing they don't give a fuck.

[tbdog]

His daughter dead too. Gee.

[John B]

Shocking and sad. And with his 13 yr old daughter. Very sad. RIP 🙏🙏🙏

[ducks]

Donald J. Trump
✔ realDonaldTrump
Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news

[Canyonero]

I still can't believe it.

[Spurtacular]

Best Of The Aughts

1. Tim Duncan
2. Shaquille O'Neal
3. Paul Pierce
4. Manu Ginobili
5. Pau Gasol
6. Kobe Bryant

Dude will be be missed.

[dbestpro]

Death should bring people together not seperate them. You can find negative comments about anything so I would say you are not helping.

[Spurtacular]

Right-wingers and conservative Christians showing they don't give a fuck.

You're no better trying to score political points in the immediacy, tbh.

[TheChillFactor]

...

[ElNono]

Apparently, there is a god, tbh...

[Chillen]

I am at a loss for words really, this is so, so tragic. I read there were reports the helicopter engine made a sputtering sound before crashing. 41 in real life is very young, he was one of the games greatest players ever.

So tragic and shocking, I really don't know what to say other than this has hit me hard in the gut like I lost a close friend.

RIP Kobe!!!

[cd021]

I hated him as a player, indifferent to him after he retired but this is sickening. Still stunned.

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

https://mobile.twitter.com/JakeBedford14/status/1221539243803258882https://mobile.twitter.com/hahafunnydog/status/1221539389043404800https://mobile.twitter.com/StefanMolyneux/status/1221539398887649282

Right-wingers and conservative Christians showing they don't give a fuck.Are you leftist sissies shedding tears over the helicopter pilot that died or just Kobe? Stop worshipping celebrities that's how you get brainwashed and turn into a sissy.

[Genovaswitness]

Kobe brought more fans to basketball than anyone except MJ and maybe LeBron. Fucking horrible loss for everyone who loves the game.

Absolutely more than lebron

RIP to one of the very best..

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/SSJreef/status/1221531785273569280

[slick'81]

I just woke up to tbis bs! What the fck

[TheGreatYacht]

Are you leftist sissies shedding tears over the helicopter pilot that died or just Kobe? Stop worshipping celebrates, that's how you get brainwashed and turn into a sissy.

Please relate the message to all your fellow Trumptards :tu

[8FOR!3]

Nobody is worshipping the man, but as a basketball fan the mark and presence he left everywhere in the NBA and in the basketball world in general is second to none. And many of his grew up watching the Spurs go at it with that Lakers team. We can relate with to it in a way and it’s a shattering reminder of how temporary our time on earth is. Just because you think differently than someone else doesn’t mean you should judge how people cope with a death of someone they might not have known personally but still understand how it hits close to home

[slick'81]

An alltime great player and even better father...what a tragedy

[timvp]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EPPArx0UwAMmRvA?format=jpg

Wow... :depressed

[Biggems]

Kobe was a fucking assassin on the court. He brought it every game. I hated his ball hogging, Spurs murdering ass. However, I respected the fact that he never whined, bitched, or moaned anytime defenders covered him like a blanket or were a little too physical.....most of the guards in his era lived in complete bitch mode.

But even more tragic, it wasn't just Kobe that died, it was 4 others as well, including his daughter. So now Vanessa and her others have to bury a husband/father and a sibling....brutal. The same goes for that other family as well.

[slick'81]

Kobe was a fucking assassin on the court. He brought it every game. I hated his ball hogging, Spurs murdering ass. However, I respected the fact that he never whined, bitched, or moaned anytime defenders covered him like a blanket or were a little too physical.....most of the guards in his era lived in complete bitch mode.

But even more tragic, it wasn't just Kobe that died, it was 4 others as well, including his daughter. So now Vanessa and her others have to bury a husband/father and a sibling....brutal. The same goes for that other family as well.

rip mambacita

[RD2191]

Sheriff says 9 dead?

[Genovaswitness]

Sheriff says 9 dead?

yeah he said 9 not 5.

kobe deserved at least one of nash's MVPs. probably both

[apalisoc_9]

yeah he said 9 not 5.

kobe deserved at least one of nash's MVPs. probably both

Kobe didnt deserve his mvp but deserved nash 2nd imo

[TheCerebral1]

RIP to one of the best. I have nothing but admiration for his will for the game, his attitude towards bettering yourself and this is a gut punch as a basketball fan. RIP, to you and your family! For your daughter, I'm so sorry to see your light go out way too soon! 13 years old.

[ZeusWillJudge]

The death is almost unthinkable. There are still fans of other teams who hold a grudge because he killed their teams' hopes. Give credit where it's due - the man was damn good. Great.

I just saw this news story. It may be more unthinkable than Kobe's death. How does something like this happen in 2020?:



MSNBC’s Sunday anchor Alison Morris made easily the worst reporting gaffe in 2020. While interviewing sports journalists about the tragic and untimely death of Kobe Bryant, Morris somehow mixed up the “Los Angeles Lakers” with the “Los Angeles N*ggers.”

It’s almost too hard to believe, but it happened.

MSNBC appears to have a 15 second delay, as the word didn’t air in some markets (https://twitter.com/tomselliott/status/1221541943483781120?s=20). Alison Morris has not addressed the slip-up since it occurred. Her Twitter feed (https://twitter.com/alisonmorrisnow?lang=en) has also not made reference to the embarrassing accident. Some online have suggested (https://twitter.com/JohnBladeClark/status/1221545205574205440?s=20) she simply said “Nakers” instead of “Lakers,” but our editors hear a hard “g,” not a “k” sound.

[gambit1990]

MSNBC’s Sunday anchor Alison Morris made easily the worst reporting gaffe in 2020. While interviewing sports journalists about the tragic and untimely death of Kobe Bryant, Morris somehow mixed up the “Los Angeles Lakers” with the “Los Angeles N*ggers.”
It’s almost too hard to believe, but it happened.
MSNBC appears to have a 15 second delay, as the word didn’t air in some markets (https://twitter.com/tomselliott/status/1221541943483781120?s=20). Alison Morris has not addressed the slip-up since it occurred. Her Twitter feed (https://twitter.com/alisonmorrisnow?lang=en) has also not made reference to the embarrassing accident. Some online have suggested (https://twitter.com/JohnBladeClark/status/1221545205574205440?s=20) she simply said “Nakers” instead of “Lakers,” but our editors hear a hard “g,” not a “k” sound.

just saw the video :lol what a slip up.

[Genovaswitness]

The death is almost unthinkable. There are still fans of other teams who hold a grudge because he killed their teams' hopes. Give credit where it's due - the man was damn good. Great.

I just saw this news story. It may be more unthinkable than Kobe's death. How does something like this happen in 2020?:



MSNBC’s Sunday anchor Alison Morris made easily the worst reporting gaffe in 2020. While interviewing sports journalists about the tragic and untimely death of Kobe Bryant, Morris somehow mixed up the “Los Angeles Lakers” with the “Los Angeles N*ggers.”
It’s almost too hard to believe, but it happened.
MSNBC appears to have a 15 second delay, as the word didn’t air in some markets (https://twitter.com/tomselliott/status/1221541943483781120?s=20). Alison Morris has not addressed the slip-up since it occurred. Her Twitter feed (https://twitter.com/alisonmorrisnow?lang=en) has also not made reference to the embarrassing accident. Some online have suggested (https://twitter.com/JohnBladeClark/status/1221545205574205440?s=20) she simply said “Nakers” instead of “Lakers,” but our editors hear a hard “g,” not a “k” sound.



just saw the video :lol what a slip up.

she tweeted that she meant to say Nakers :lmao

what the fuck was going on in her head for her to say what she said?

[ShutUp SayItAgain!]

Kobe was supposed to be one of the guys that aged gracefully into his 80s or 90s, and shot the shit on the air during basketball games throughout his life.

He took care of himself. Didn't gain a bunch of weight after retiring. This is so wrong.

This :(

[baseline bum]

I'm just stunned to hear this news; it's tragic to see a great man die so young. And to lose a daughter too who hadn't hit the prime of her life yet. I can't imagine what it's like for Vanessa to have to bury a husband and a daughter. I feel fortunate to have gotten to see Kobe play in-person three times, even though one of them was a really bitter playoff loss where he kicked the Spurs ass. RIP to a legend and condolences to the entire Southland. Having lived in Los Angeles for a lot of Kobe's career I know just how much he has always meant to the area. Damn I was really looking forward to seeing him and Tim go into the Hall of Fame together too. Just leaves me with a rotten feeling in my stomach hearing this horrific news.

[Arcadian]

Man, fuck helicopters. I was always weary of those things, but now I would certainly never even consider riding in one. What a stupid, archaic technology. Just "oops, one thing went wrong and now a bunch of people are dead." Fucking ridiculous.

[tenbeersbold]

Grown men crying about millionaires who wouldn't spit on them if they were on fire. Fucking sank his franchise lmfao and a RAPIST...
Fuck him, his style of BBall ruined the NBA...the star call was practically invented by the NBA for him.

[slick'81]

Grown men crying about millionaires who wouldn't spit on them if they were on fire. Fucking sank his franchise lmfao and a RAPIST...
Fuck him, his style of BBall ruined the NBA...the star call was practically invented by the NBA for him.


Fck u ,tbh

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Timmy and Pop <3. Man they had some wars against Kobe. They're forever intertwined. Kobe always had a great respect and admiration for the spurs, he even had requested a trade to the spurs at one point iirc

https://twitter.com/johndelizondo/status/1221566336024940545?s=09

[baseline bum]

Grown men crying about millionaires who wouldn't spit on them if they were on fire. Fucking sank his franchise lmfao and a RAPIST...
Fuck him, his style of BBall ruined the NBA...the star call was practically invented by the NBA for him.

OK Boomer

[daslicer]

For me his death has been surreal. I really despised him when he first came into the league. His arrogance really got to me along with his Jordan impersonations. Really hated him during the Spurs-Lakers rivalry. The last several years as time went on my dislike for him mellowed out. Getting older will do that for you and I just appreciated the rivalry that he had with the Spurs. The '03 title was my favorite title out of the 5 mainly because the Spurs ended the Lakers 3 peat along with making Kobe cry. Every now and then I will watch the clip of him crying and chuckle or troll my laker friends with it. Now with him being gone watching that clip doesn't mean anything to me anymore. It's no longer fun to watch. One thing Kobe did teach me is the most satisfying victories in life are the hardest victories which is why beating the Lakers '03 meant so much for me.

[Spurminator]

Hated that he played for the Lakers and kicked our ass so much, because if he had been in any other uniform he would've been one of the non-Spurs that I actively rooted for. After a shaky start in terms of maturity, he ended up being a pretty stand-up good guy and seemingly a good father. He probably had a lot more to give the game.

[TD 21]

For me his death has been surreal. I really despised him when he first came into the league. His arrogance really got to me along with his Jordan impersonations. Really hated him during the Spurs-Lakers rivalry. The last several years as time went on my dislike for him mellowed out. Getting older will do that for you and I just appreciated the rivalry that he had with the Spurs. The '03 title was my favorite title out of the 5 mainly because the Spurs ended the Lakers 3 peat along with making Kobe cry. Every now and then I will watch the clip of him crying and chuckle or troll my laker friends with it. Now with him being gone watching that clip doesn't mean anything to me anymore. It's no longer fun to watch. One thing Kobe did teach me is the most satisfying victories in life are the hardest victories which is why beating the Lakers '03 meant so much for me.

:tu

[spursfan09]

Horrible news especially to see his daughter passed also. He seemed like a genuine guy and loved life and family. RIP

[Russ]

I'm just stunned to hear this news; it's tragic to see a great man die so young. And to lose a daughter too who hadn't hit the prime of her life yet. I can't imagine what it's like for Vanessa to have to bury a husband and a daughter. I feel fortunate to have gotten to see Kobe play in-person three times, even though one of them was a really bitter playoff loss where he kicked the Spurs ass. RIP to a legend and condolences to the entire Southland. Having lived in Los Angeles for a lot of Kobe's career I know just how much he has always meant to the area. Damn I was really looking forward to seeing him and Tim go into the Hall of Fame together too. Just leaves me with a rotten feeling in my stomach hearing this horrific news.

:toast

[Mugen]

RIP to KB, his daughter and the rest of the people in the crash.

Terrible day, terrible news tbh.

[RC_Drunkford]

Man, fuck helicopters. I was always weary of those things, but now I would certainly never even consider riding in one. What a stupid, archaic technology. Just "oops, one thing went wrong and now a bunch of people are dead." Fucking ridiculous.

you can die driving a car too. That really doesn't change things. Kobe been using the helicopter for most of his career and living in LA it makes sense since you don't have to worry about traffic. It's just when your number gets called you gotta go, no matter who or where you are

[gambit1990]

looking forward to the coverage being over tbh. i know we'll be inundated with it for at least a week.

[apalisoc_9]

looking forward to the coverage being over tbh. i know we'll be inundated with it for at least a week.

The fake tears should subside in a month.

Sad news for a lot of people but also an opportunity for fakes to show up.

[gambit1990]

all i wonder about is why the chopper went down / who was piloting.


Kobe used a chopper to play a trick on Pelinka, the LA Times reported in 2017.

Bryant had the pilot do military maneuvers on the chopper with Pelinka on board, and even turn the engine off in midair.

“My life was flashing before my eyes,” Pelinka told the newspaper. “I almost had a heart attack. Kobe’s just sitting there calm and collected.”


The 41-year-old hoops great died in a chopper crash in California Sunday. It is unknown if he was flying the craft or if the helicopter was charged or privately owned.

[james evans]

The fake tears should subside in a month.

Sad news for a lot of people but also an opportunity for fakes to show up.
I don't think it's any fake tears. As a lifetime laker hater and I definitely hated Kobe too, I'm deeply saddened. I couldn't stop thinking about it all day. I was training a couple of girls today who are 12 and they didn't understand the severity of this. This hurts me. Yeah it's a rivalry with the lakers, but Laker fans would feel the same way if Duncan had died. It's a respect thing.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1221535382938046465

https://twitter.com/marioelie1/status/1221527255832199170

[FkLA]

I didn't think I would but I teared up a little when both teams were letting the shot clock run out. The gesture itself was kind of corny but the sadness in the building was palpable. Seeing Timmy, Becks, and Sean wiping away tears got me.

Probably wasnt crying for Kobe the person as much as I was about the fact that a big part of my childhood was gone like that. Really opens your eyes to how fragile life is.

[TheRemix]

I didn't think I would but I teared up a little when both teams were letting the shot clock run out. The gesture itself was kind of corny but the sadness in the building was palpable. Seeing Timmy, Becks, and Sean wiping away tears got me.

Probably wasnt crying for Kobe the person as much as I was about the fact that a big part of my childhood was gone like that. Really opens your eyes to how fragile life is.

It's really fragile man. We're just flesh and bones getting in machines that go 70+ mph on roads and getting in these things that can fall right out of the sky for whatever reason. Don't take life for granted

[Killakobe81]

Language is so limiting. He made so many of the Spurs championships better, more entertaining because beating his Lakers meant something. In the same breath, losing to his Lakers hurt that much more. One of the true greats that made us all feel something by playing the game of basketball. Unbelievable. I can’t speak for everyone, but Spurs nation hurts with you Lakers fans.

So freaking classy...
As many were on here today...
Yes some Spur fans are still shitty but this was great to see thank you...
But it still hurts...

[Killakobe81]

I don't think it's any fake tears. As a lifetime laker hater and I definitely hated Kobe too, I'm deeply saddened. I couldn't stop thinking about it all day. I was training a couple of girls today who are 12 and they didn't understand the severity of this. This hurts me. Yeah it's a rivalry with the lakers, but Laker fans would feel the same way if Duncan had died. It's a respect thing.

This.

[Killakobe81]

I'm just stunned to hear this news; it's tragic to see a great man die so young. And to lose a daughter too who hadn't hit the prime of her life yet. I can't imagine what it's like for Vanessa to have to bury a husband and a daughter. I feel fortunate to have gotten to see Kobe play in-person three times, even though one of them was a really bitter playoff loss where he kicked the Spurs ass. RIP to a legend and condolences to the entire Southland. Having lived in Los Angeles for a lot of Kobe's career I know just how much he has always meant to the area. Damn I was really looking forward to seeing him and Tim go into the Hall of Fame together too. Just leaves me with a rotten feeling in my stomach hearing this horrific news.

That came to mind earlier too its one of the Goat classes and it would have been amazing to see them both...

[Mugen]

I don't think it's any fake tears. As a lifetime laker hater and I definitely hated Kobe too, I'm deeply saddened. I couldn't stop thinking about it all day. I was training a couple of girls today who are 12 and they didn't understand the severity of this. This hurts me. Yeah it's a rivalry with the lakers, but Laker fans would feel the same way if Duncan had died. It's a respect thing.

Same tbh. I hated him for 20+ years. But this isn't him blowing out his achilles....

Dude was in the prime of his life and that got snuffed out. Lost a daughter as well. That's tragic regardless of how famous a person he is but the fact that he was a big part of my childhood (especially growing up in Los Angeles) makes it hit that much harder. Just a tragedy, plain and simple.

[baseline bum]

That came to mind earlier too its one of the Goat classes and it would have been amazing to see them both...

Sorry man, I know this has to hit you in a way it just can't hit a Spurs fan. But it still hits Spurs fans.

[hater]

i still cannot process this

[boutons_deux]

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=c5ffe9fe07&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r5044824464888438386&th=16fe4d09e7ec63c2&view=fimg&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ_c_ue2OCPNlTyNfKI13ylkPmMpdA7TBYFD1Tp WKXJLFbjs9F8Rzl7NqyZXqWx2JSTKAAGs0E24BPeWRvxeUUPo3 SwK-U60Um-lo7NuAgy3pM4VMPq3GNk7lEU&disp=emb&realattid=ii_k5vtwcqd0

[bdictjames]

Kobe is an icon, an idol, and an inspiration, basketball or not.

His dedication to winning, his hard work, the way he expected the best out of himself and his teammates... unparalleled.

Kudos to the icon. The one thing I truly applauded was his utmost respect for the game. And it showed, even in his movie.

Basketball and the whole world will miss you, Kobe. Rest in peace to you and Gianna.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EPQT3YtWsAAzO41?format=jpg&name=large

[TheGreatYacht]

https://mobile.twitter.com/JFGariepy/status/1221569171206615040

[daslicer]

My favorite Spurs moment during the Duncan era was beating the Lakers in game 6 of the '03 playoffs. I enjoyed it so much seeing Kobe cry since him Shaq had caused so much pain during the rivalry the previous few years. From time to time I still watch the clip and got joy out of it. As weird as this sounds I can't enjoy that clip anymore with Kobe being deceased. It takes the feeling of joy I got from it knowing that he's no longer around. I can't laugh at it and taunt my Laker friends outside of here.

[Spurs Homer]

Donald J. Trump
✔ real (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=6855)DonaldTrump
Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news

too bad it wasnt trump in a crash

[Killakobe81]

Sorry man, I know this has to hit you in a way it just can't hit a Spurs fan. But it still hits Spurs fans.

Appreciate it, Bum.
This hits hard...
Thing is, he seemed to be finally at peace (with his place/legacy) on and off the court. Love him or hate he struggled to find his place in the world he wanted to be the fake image MJ portrayed but his failings were what made him more like MJ...
Great competitor, Second best SG ever second best to Tim in 2000's... neither are a bad place to be...

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/CoachAvery6/status/1221556184949325824

[daslicer]

Appreciate it, Bum.
This hits hard...
Thing is, he seemed to be finally at peace (with his place/legacy) on and off the court. Love him or hate he struggled to find his place in the world he wanted to be the fake image MJ portrayed but his failings were what made him more like MJ...
Great competitor, Second best SG ever second best to Tim in 2000's... neither are a bad place to be...

One thing I found about Kobe is that he had it tough growing up not in the sense financially but socially. He was always a social outcast to some degree every where he went. Going to Italy at a young age and being the only black kid in a class filled with Italian kids. He had to adapt to that and learn Italian. Then coming back to the US and not fitting in with black American kids due to being socially different and having to relearn American culture. Then going straight to the NBA he was put in another situation of being a social out cast. He was too young when he came to the Lakers while the Laker players were all significantly older. That situation also made him an outcast again. Kobe trying to find himself socially was a bigger challenge for him then playing on the basketball court.

[KimmyGib]

So many great memories of growing up watching Kobe (even if I was cheering against him most of the time). Most influential ball player of his generation. I remember feeling really happy for him when he had his unforgettable 60-point final game, despite all the rivalries. An extraordinary person. RIP to all the lives lost in the crash.

[KDKSpurs24]

Very sad news.. RIP to Kobe, Gianna and all others that lost their lives in the crash.

[TheGreatYacht]

https://mobile.twitter.com/LegendaryEnergy/status/1221573648454057984
Wow smh...

[tholdren]

I didn't think I would but I teared up a little when both teams were letting the shot clock run out. The gesture itself was kind of corny but the sadness in the building was palpable. Seeing Timmy, Becks, and Sean wiping away tears got me.

Probably wasnt crying for Kobe the person as much as I was about the fact that a big part of my childhood was gone like that. Really opens your eyes to how fragile life is.

Drinking Sprite all week tbh

[emanueldavidginobili]

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This is heartbreaking that his daughter was also involved. You can tell she loved the game and her future was bright. It was awesome seeing them sitting court side this season just talking hoops. Both gone way too soon.

[Mark in Austin]

RIP

[baseline bum]

1221539178992762881

Man that middle video is hard to watch. I can't imagine losing a daughter at 13.

[Phenomanul]

RIP Kobe, Gianna and all those on that flight.

[itzsoweezee]

Absolutely horrible. RIP

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JacksonKENS5/status/1221597951618887680

[gambit1990]

https://mobile.twitter.com/LegendaryEnergy/status/1221573648454057984
Wow smh...
i lol'd tbh. and not because he died in a helicopter crash. i would've lol'd had i seen that yesterday.

[TheGreatYacht]

https://mobile.twitter.com/_Basedbryant/status/1221578173113978881
THE KANYE WEST JESUS IS KING MOCKERY EXPOSED

https://youtu.be/ZVg6Ufms9lk

[gambit1990]

if this was the pilot's fault people would fücking hate him.

if it was due to kobe or kobe piloting then people wouldn't forgive him cause they wouldn't blame him in the first place.

[gambit1990]

do aircrafts other than planes, specifically helicopters, require blackboxes in the us?

i'm surprised i haven't seen anything even referring to a possible blackbox. can't even be that hard to find under these circümstances.

[gambit1990]

The crash remains under investigation. The NTSB said it planned to look into the history of the pilot and the plane, among other aspects. It remains unclear whether the helicopter had a black box.
weird... that is something that should be known pretty off the bat.

[superbigtime]

RIP Kobe and the others who perished. Very sad. Terrible.

[emanueldavidginobili]

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[TheGreatYacht]

https://mobile.twitter.com/samtripoli/status/1221641090949881857
:wow

[gambit1990]

i found the audio from the black box apparently. the end wasn't too interesting though, pilot is not heard due to poor radio receiver and/or too low altîtude.

[gambit1990]

seems like it did have to do with fog / the pilot. unless mechanical issues are revealed. really seems to be the fog / pilot at this point though.

[JeffDuncan]

Grown men crying about millionaires who wouldn't spit on them if they were on fire. Fucking sank his franchise lmfao and a RAPIST...
Fuck him, his style of BBall ruined the NBA...the star call was practically invented by the NBA for him.


A sane point of view. You're going to take a lot of heat.

[Genovaswitness]

seems like it did have to do with fog / the pilot. unless mechanical issues are revealed. really seems to be the fog / pilot at this point though.

it was the pilot's fault. flew low to avoid fog then hit a mountain

[DMX7]

105 women? How would you even come up with that number? I mean how are you counting that. I know at least one that was very public but still.

[gambit1990]

i'm actually surprised how hard this hit ST. but i'm not saying any of you are wrong for feeling any type of way.

i've never been a kobe fan and i'm not one just because he died. gone too soon? okay... but so are a lot of other people. like his daughter. i actually feel bad for the loss of his daughter. but kobe? dude was a multimillionaire living the dream. i don't feel bad for him tbh, and i'll miss him even less.

[gambit1990]

don't ever forget that kobe was the antîthesis of basketball. basketball is a team sport.

[gambit1990]

last i'll say, pop drafted players playing in europe because they had less of an ego / less sense of entîtlement... who in the past 20 years had a bigger ego and more of a sense of entîtlement than kobe?

people were enamored by kobe cause buckets :rolleyes did kobe score 81 once? yeah. lakers went on to lose in the first round of the POs that year.

[UZER]

Pop: There’s more to life than basketball.

Pop still coaching at 70 years old. smh

[bluebellmaniac]

last i'll say, pop drafted players playing in europe because they had less of an ego / less sense of entîtlement... who in the past 20 years had a bigger ego and more of a sense of entîtlement than kobe?

people were enamored by kobe cause buckets :rolleyes did kobe score 81 once? yeah. lakers went on to lose in the first round of the POs that year.

Preaching to the choir.

[FkLA]

i'm actually surprised how hard this hit ST. but i'm not saying any of you are wrong for feeling any type of way.

i've never been a kobe fan and i'm not one just because he died. gone too soon? okay... but so are a lot of other people. like his daughter. i actually feel bad for the loss of his daughter. but kobe? dude was a multimillionaire living the dream. i don't feel bad for him tbh, and i'll miss him even less.

I always hated Kobe the player and not looking forward to this tragedy inevitably leading to people overrating him even more.

But he was undoubtedly a huge part of my childhood as a Spurs fan. It's sad to see a part of your childhood gone just like that and it really makes you realize how fragile life is. That even someone larger than life can be gone in an instant. I think that's what hits hard since it's not like we knew Kobe personally.

[BillMc]

I always hated Kobe the player and not looking forward to this tragedy inevitably leading to people overrating him even more.

But he was undoubtedly a huge part of my childhood as a Spurs fan. It's sad to see a part of your childhood gone just like that and it really makes you realize how fragile life is. That even someone larger than life can be gone in an instant. I think that's what hits hard since it's not like we knew Kobe personally.

That sums it up nicely.:tu

[Arcadian]

you can die driving a car too. That really doesn't change things. Kobe been using the helicopter for most of his career and living in LA it makes sense since you don't have to worry about traffic. It's just when your number gets called you gotta go, no matter who or where you are
Yeah, I'm mostly just searching for something to blame in the wake of a tragedy, which is a normal psychological response. If I may try to rationalize it, cars are also an archaic technology, and I'm aware that they cause more deaths than any other type of vehicle - but at least with cars, you can survive the failure of a critical component. If you blow out a tire, for example, you might die, but your chances of surviving are still better than chance (especially with modern cars with autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, etc). If a critical component fails in a helicopter, your chance of dying instantly jumps to greater than 50%, if nothing else due to the fact that you're in the sky and gravity itself is a weapon against you.

I'm not even personally connected with Kobe, but if I was, I would never settle with "it was just his time to go." Fuck that. His death could have been avoided, and I want to find out exactly how and why it happened, and possibly help other people in the future avoid the same demise.

[KimmyGib]

I always hated Kobe the player and not looking forward to this tragedy inevitably leading to people overrating him even more.


LeBron took Kobe's spot in all time scoring, and a day later Kobe takes LeBron's spot after Jordan as greatest of all time. And without even lifting a basketball...

[FkLA]

LeBron took Kobe's spot in all time scoring, and a day later Kobe takes LeBron's spot after Jordan as greatest of all time. And without even lifting a basketball...

I mean you get on Twitter and you have players talking about changing the logo to Kobe or retiring number 24 league wide. I get that he was his generation's most iconic/beloved player (not the best that was Timmy)...but it's like come on bro. Not trying to be insensitive but let's also not rewrite history either.

[daslicer]

Yeah, I'm mostly just searching for something to blame in the wake of a tragedy, which is a normal psychological response. If I may try to rationalize it, cars are also an archaic technology, and I'm aware that they cause more deaths than any other type of vehicle - but at least with cars, you can survive the failure of a critical component. If you blow out a tire, for example, you might die, but your chances of surviving are still better than chance (especially with modern cars with autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, etc). If a critical component fails in a helicopter, your chance of dying instantly jumps to greater than 50%, if nothing else due to the fact that you're in the sky and gravity itself is a weapon against you.

I'm not even personally connected with Kobe, but if I was, I would never settle with "it was just his time to go." Fuck that. His death could have been avoided, and I want to find out exactly how and why it happened, and possibly help other people in the future avoid the same demise.

Agreed.

[UZER]

I mean you get on Twitter and you have players talking about changing the logo to Kobe or retiring number 24 league wide. I get that he was his generation's most iconic/beloved player (not the best that was Timmy)...but it's like come on bro. Not trying to be insensitive but let's also not rewrite history either.

Bruh, this is today’s instant gratification me generation reflecting Kobe’s selfish mentality.

[gambit1990]

I always hated Kobe the player and not looking forward to this tragedy inevitably leading to people overrating him even more.

But he was undoubtedly a huge part of my childhood as a Spurs fan. It's sad to see a part of your childhood gone just like that and it really makes you realize how fragile life is. That even someone larger than life can be gone in an instant. I think that's what hits hard since it's not like we knew Kobe personally.
i appreciate your post and we have a lot in common.

growing up, i hated shaq more than i hated kobe. looking back, i'm glad i was smart enough to hate the person who had the larger impact.

later on, while they were both still playing, i was able to see that shaq was the team player and i stopped hating shaq. i never stopped hating kobe. never because of his winning but his play style.

the mortality thing i get, i was surprised this morning. it felt weird. but i hate how people are reacting like this was a terrorist attack. families are still getting separated at the border... there are larger issues...

[gambit1990]

i've been seeing way too much "change the nba logo to kobe" :lmao

cause he died? where was this call yesterday??? SMH.

[tbdog]

Obviously I am not a fan. But many of my friends were. I'm empathic to their feelings. I get it, I watched him for most of his career, rooting against him. That man is now dead with his daughter.

[Texas_Ranger]

i've been seeing way too much "change the nba logo to kobe" :lmao

cause he died? where was this call yesterday??? SMH.

wouldnt surprise me if they did it. I am pretty sure a lot of teams will retire his number aswell. I am shocked the Spurs weren't the first one to jump on to that one.

[Chillen]

Yeah, I'm mostly just searching for something to blame in the wake of a tragedy, which is a normal psychological response. If I may try to rationalize it, cars are also an archaic technology, and I'm aware that they cause more deaths than any other type of vehicle - but at least with cars, you can survive the failure of a critical component. If you blow out a tire, for example, you might die, but your chances of surviving are still better than chance (especially with modern cars with autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, etc). If a critical component fails in a helicopter, your chance of dying instantly jumps to greater than 50%, if nothing else due to the fact that you're in the sky and gravity itself is a weapon against you.

I'm not even personally connected with Kobe, but if I was, I would never settle with "it was just his time to go." Fuck that. His death could have been avoided, and I want to find out exactly how and why it happened, and possibly help other people in the future avoid the same demise.

Of course his death could have been prevented more will come out on what went wrong with the helicopters engine and how much the weather conditions, having 9 people on board had to do with the chopper crashing. He also loved taking his helicopter places so I hope it was well maintained. If he didn't love flying in choppers everywhere he would likely be alive right now his daughter and the other people on the chopper. They were just headed to a game on it, so tragic and sad.

[BatManu20]

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[Chillen]

More details coming out the Pilot knew about the Fog and was flying at a low altitude to avoid it so he must have hit a patch of fog and had no visibility, lost control of the chopper and they flew it into the ground and crashed, chopper exploded. Makes the most sense other than mechanical failure of the chopper. They shouldn't have been taking that chopper out if they knew there was fog. I have seen car accidents happen in front of me from driving in dense fog through the years, I can't imagine the reaction time you would have flying a helicopter in a foggy patch flying at a low altitude. Poor decision to fly that chopper out in it. Tragic and sad but they knew about the fog and it could have been prevented.

[gambit1990]

First, I want to apologize directly to the young woman involved in this incident. I want to apologize to her for my behavior that night and for the consequences she has suffered in the past year. Although this year has been incredibly difficult for me personally, I can only imagine the pain she has had to endure. I also want to apologize to her parents and family members, and to my family and friends and supporters, and to the citizens of Eagle, Colo. I also want to make it clear that I do not question the motives of this young woman. No money has been paid to this woman. She has agreed that this statement will not be used against me in the civil case. Although I truly believe this encounter between us was consensual, I recognize now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did.

[dbreiden83080]

i'm actually surprised how hard this hit ST. but i'm not saying any of you are wrong for feeling any type of way.

i've never been a kobe fan and i'm not one just because he died. gone too soon? okay... but so are a lot of other people. like his daughter. i actually feel bad for the loss of his daughter. but kobe? dude was a multimillionaire living the dream. i don't feel bad for him tbh, and i'll miss him even less.

His daughter to me is far worse yes absolutely. Just 13 years of age. And the other people on board as well. It’s true he did get to live out his dream. Sadly his daughter did not.

[dbreiden83080]

More details coming out the Pilot knew about the Fog and was flying at a low altitude to avoid it so he must have hit a patch of fog and had no visibility, lost control of the chopper and they flew it into the ground and crashed, chopper exploded. Makes the most sense other than mechanical failure of the chopper. They shouldn't have been taking that chopper out if they knew there was fog. I have seen car accidents happen in front of me from driving in dense fog through the years, I can't imagine the reaction time you would have flying a helicopter in a foggy patch flying at a low altitude. Poor decision to fly that chopper out in it. Tragic and sad but they knew about the fog and it could have been prevented.

More details obviously will come out. People need to have less ego and more common sense about these things when it comes to flying. If the conditions are dangerous you simply don’t do it. No appointment is worth risking your life and the life of others like that.

[tbdog]

Multiple kids dead :(

[RC_Drunkford]

Yeah, I'm mostly just searching for something to blame in the wake of a tragedy, which is a normal psychological response. If I may try to rationalize it, cars are also an archaic technology, and I'm aware that they cause more deaths than any other type of vehicle - but at least with cars, you can survive the failure of a critical component. If you blow out a tire, for example, you might die, but your chances of surviving are still better than chance (especially with modern cars with autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, etc). If a critical component fails in a helicopter, your chance of dying instantly jumps to greater than 50%, if nothing else due to the fact that you're in the sky and gravity itself is a weapon against you.

I'm not even personally connected with Kobe, but if I was, I would never settle with "it was just his time to go." Fuck that. His death could have been avoided, and I want to find out exactly how and why it happened, and possibly help other people in the future avoid the same demise.

I get that, but statistically flying is way safer than driving

[lefty]

Hated that he played for the Lakers and kicked our ass so much, because if he had been in any other uniform he would've been one of the non-Spurs that I actively rooted for. After a shaky start in terms of maturity, he ended up being a pretty stand-up good guy and seemingly a good father. He probably had a lot more to give the game.

Same, 3 peat Kobe was actually fun to watch

[boutons_deux]

Multiple kids dead :(

two

[dbreiden83080]

i've been seeing way too much "change the nba logo to kobe" :lmao

cause he died? where was this call yesterday??? SMH.

They will do something. League will make sure the rest of the season is basically dedicated to him. He was iconic, and inspired a lot of the players today.

[dbreiden83080]

Multiple kids dead :(

Yeah it is awful. And it sounds like they never should have take off.. Conditions were bad..


"Visibility in the region was so poor at the time of the crash, which occurred shortly before 10 a.m. in Calabasas, that the Los Angeles police and county sheriff’s departments had grounded their helicopters"

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-27/kobe-bryant-crash-and-helicopter-safety

[Uriel]

I always hated Kobe the player and not looking forward to this tragedy inevitably leading to people overrating him even more.

But he was undoubtedly a huge part of my childhood as a Spurs fan. It's sad to see a part of your childhood gone just like that and it really makes you realize how fragile life is. That even someone larger than life can be gone in an instant. I think that's what hits hard since it's not like we knew Kobe personally.
Nail on the head.

[Genovaswitness]

More details coming out the Pilot knew about the Fog and was flying at a low altitude to avoid it so he must have hit a patch of fog and had no visibility, lost control of the chopper and they flew it into the ground and crashed, chopper exploded. Makes the most sense other than mechanical failure of the chopper. They shouldn't have been taking that chopper out if they knew there was fog. I have seen car accidents happen in front of me from driving in dense fog through the years, I can't imagine the reaction time you would have flying a helicopter in a foggy patch flying at a low altitude. Poor decision to fly that chopper out in it. Tragic and sad but they knew about the fog and it could have been prevented.

This is all on the idiot pilot. Ruined his own family’s life and ended 8 others

[dbreiden83080]

I always hated Kobe the player and not looking forward to this tragedy inevitably leading to people overrating him even more.

But he was undoubtedly a huge part of my childhood as a Spurs fan. It's sad to see a part of your childhood gone just like that and it really makes you realize how fragile life is. That even someone larger than life can be gone in an instant. I think that's what hits hard since it's not like we knew Kobe personally.

He is not overrated at all.. Most people say he is top 10, you can make a case for top 5. He did it all on the court. Nothing he did not accomplish, and only a very select few did more than he did.. For a generation of Jordan fans, that had kids of their own, Kobe was their Jordan.. He deserves to get the love for his career he is going to get.. It's fair..

[dbreiden83080]

This is all on the idiot pilot. Ruined his own family’s life and ended 8 others

Kobe flew in the chopper non-stop. So maybe this was his reg long term pilot and they did it many times before in poor conditions. Who knows?

[duncan2k5]

He is not overrated at all.. Most people say he is top 10, you can make a case for top 5. He did it all on the court. Nothing he did not accomplish, and only a very select few did more than he did.. For a generation of Jordan fans, that had kids of their own, Kobe was their Jordan.. He deserves to get the love for his career he is going to get.. It's fair..

let's relax...kobe isnt top 5...just because it's undoubtedly a sad situation doesnt mean we need to rewrite history

[dbreiden83080]

let's relax...kobe isnt top 5...just because it's undoubtedly a sad situation doesnt mean we need to rewrite history

I personally have him top 10.. Always thought he and Duncan were the same in terms of legacy.. But you can make the case for top 5.. Again who really did more than Kobe on the court? Jordan is about it honestly. Championships and individual greatness. He was amazing. Try to remove the personal bias if you have any..

[lefty]

Kobe had a better offensive skillset than Mike tbh
He also regularly played against better better defenders

MJ had midgets and off duty mall cops guarding him 95% of the time :lol

[dbreiden83080]

18 time All Star
5 NBA Titles
2 Finals MVP's
2 scoring titles
League MVP
Was 3rd all time in scoring before Lebron passed it..

Whatever the league wants to do in honoring him is all good for me.. What a resume..

[duncan2k5]

I personally have him top 10.. Always thought he and Duncan were the same in terms of legacy.. But you can make the case for top 5.. Again who really did more than Kobe on the court? Jordan is about it honestly. Championships and individual greatness. He was amazing. Try to remove the personal bias if you have any..

alright bro...im not gonna get into a Kobe is top 5 argument...anyone who would think that isnt worth speaking logic to

[dbreiden83080]

Kobe had a better offensive skillset than Mike tbh
He also regularly played against better better defenders

MJ had midgets and off duty mall cops guarding him 95% of the time :lol

The hardest part of being an all time great is the longevity. Players come along put up numbers usually quickly get overrated, and fall off.. But to play at such a high level for as long as he did is crazy..

[dbreiden83080]

alright bro...im not gonna get into a Kobe is top 5 argument...anyone who would think that isnt worth speaking logic to

Can you read? I did not say I think he is top 5.. I said you can make the case..

[duncan2k5]

Can you read? I did not say I think he is top 5.. I said you can make the case..

i wasnt referring to u...u said u think he is arguably top 10...fine...i personally think he is between 15 and 10...i was more speaking about anyone who thinks he is arguably top 5...i cant speak to those ppl

[Genovaswitness]

kobe was above lebron when he retired and he’ll honestly always be above him, along with Duncan.

lebron is barely a top 10 player all time, if that. 3-6 :lmao steamrolling the East for years then getting cucked when it counted :lmao

[duncan2k5]

kobe was above lebron when he retired and he’ll honestly always be above him, along with Duncan.

lebron is barely a top 10 player all time, if that. 3-6 :lmao steamrolling the East for years then getting cucked when it counted :lmao

im no lebron fan, but lebron is definitely higher on the list than kobe

[Genovaswitness]

Kobe flew in the chopper non-stop. So maybe this was his reg long term pilot and they did it many times before in poor conditions. Who knows?

he’s still the guy paid to fly the chopper. checklists, safety checks, prudence to not fly
into a mountain are all on him

[RD2191]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/4584605002

Worth the read imo

[dbreiden83080]

he’s still the guy paid to fly the chopper. checklists, safety checks, prudence to not fly
into a mountain are all on him

It is.. This is where working for a celeb or just someone really rich can be problematic.. They want what they want. I am sure Kobe having flown what thousands of times was not worried about the fog in the slightest.

[ZeusWillJudge]

kobe was above lebron when he retired and he’ll honestly always be above him, along with Duncan.

lebron is barely a top 10 player all time, if that. 3-6 :lmao steamrolling the East for years then getting cucked when it counted :lmao


im no lebron fan, but lebron is definitely higher on the list than kobe


You two are like the fucking Coronavirus. As soon as you show up the humans begin to suffer headaches and nausea.

Any thread you touch should be quarantined and allowed to die.

[dbreiden83080]

im no lebron fan, but lebron is definitely higher on the list than kobe

I would take Kobe over him in a 7 game series with basically equal teams. Say his 2009 Lakers VS Lebron's Heat of 2013.. He will outplay Lebron. As we know Lebron can shy away from the super pressure moments.. A 7 game series with Kobe. That's crazy pressure..

[BackHome]

You two are like the fucking Coronavirus. As soon as you show up the humans begin to suffer headaches and nausea.

Any thread you touch should be quarantined and allowed to die.

Lol.

[Genovaswitness]

You two are like the fucking Coronavirus. As soon as you show up the humans begin to suffer headaches and nausea.

Any thread you touch should be quarantined and allowed to die.

Hey fucktard when is that spurs rockets replay going to happen? :lmao

toast to one of ST’s resident dumb motherfuckers :toast

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mrq03e7rHQ

[DPG21920]

This is like Dirk with me. Someone that I hated in the moment but always respected. Then as I aged and time went by learned to appreciate more and more. And even respect.

With the benefit of time I looked back more fondly on Kobe. I enjoyed the battles and experiences more looking back which is crazy because I loved them in the moment they were happening.

This is a global event that will be felt for a long time.

I’m not into celebrity but people acting like feeling something for Kobe means you don’t care about strangers is one of the most silly things.

These types of events always show two things: 1) there’s a lot of people who still need to grow up and mature emotionally and 2) that we live in apathy and events like this stir something in people. Makes you want to assess your life because it’s a gift and it’s finite. Appreciate it and do good with your time.

[lefty]

Kobe was my favorite player to watch in the early 2000's, but he was playing for the fucking Lakers :lol

[duncan2k5]

You two are like the fucking Coronavirus. As soon as you show up the humans begin to suffer headaches and nausea.

Any thread you touch should be quarantined and allowed to die.

u are criticizing tewo ppl who have the opposite opinions on something...that means it's personal to u....u dont actually have an issue with what we are saying...u just dont like is...very telling