OT: Other LA Sports: Dodgers, Angels, Lakers, Clippers, Rams, USC, UCLA, Fantasy, MMA etc #2

[LAKings88]

I remember hearing about Magic’s diagnoses. This is a similar gut punch. Tragic.

 

[ru4reals]

Yup his daughter was in the helicopter as well. Absolutely heartbreaking.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Man, this one hits hard. Still sinking in. Unbelievable. I don't think I've ever felt this way about losing an athlete personally, and my heart hurts for the entire family, as well.

I never could get my dad to watch any basketball until Kobe was around, since basketball season is basically hockey season. The combination of the Lakers rise and 2000 Kings really sucking meant we finally got to bond over some Kobe and Shaq and he ended up really latching onto the game until Kobe retired for his personality as much as his skill. The only times I think in the entire 2000s we were so emotional over sports were the Kings over the Red Wings in OT, jumping up and down on top of the couch, and several Lakers deep runs. Those are about the only phone calls we've ever actually made.

It's bigger than the game. Really, really sad day. I honestly can't even work or do much of anything else.

 

[Alicat]

Bruins/Celtics fan here. Just gutted about the loss of Kobe and his daughter. The 2008 Finals were truly incredible and I will always remember him battling with KG, Pierce and Ray.

I feel the same way as I did when we lost Reggie Lewis.

Sending my thoughts to his family and the families of the other 3 on board. I also send my thoughts and condolences to all the Lakers fans.

RIP Mamba and GiGi.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

Absolutely gutted. Kobe transcended basketball and was basically a god in L.A. RIP to Kobe, his daughter, and the others who lost their lives in that crash. My prayers to his friends and family, the basketball world, and Southern California.

 

[Jumptheshark]

sorry to sound like a nasty person here

watching KABC right now and there are a few reporters that are saying and acting with their demo reel in mind

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

Raptors and Spurs started their game with each team running out the 24 second clock as the crowd in San Antonio chanted "Kobe!"

 

[Jumptheshark]

wild

sounds like people are hitting the site, grabbing debris and trying to sell it

 

[jfont]

Yup his daughter was in the helicopter as well. Absolutely heartbreaking.

As a father of a 7 yo, this info just adds to the already terrible news

 

[Jumptheshark]

feel sorry for the police guy running that news conference

 

[Telos]

Beyond tragic, this news hits harder than any. There are few to none in this world that can be more synonymous to LA than what Kobe was. This one stings deep. Completely unexpected and unbelievable. I can't think of an athlete off the top of my stunned head that would be any larger, having played entirely with an LA team. There's no comparison.

 

[Alicat]

Raptors and Spurs started their game with each team running out the 24 second clock as the crowd in San Antonio chanted "Kobe!"

Celtics/Pelicans are doing the same thing tonight. Jayson Tatum who was close to Kobe is out tonight.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

Reports that Kyrie Irving left MSG after hearing the news and will not be returning for the Nets game tonight. NBA just needed to cancel today's games

 

[The Night King]

I'm still in shock over this news. His daughter Gigi also dying makes it so much more sad. They went together to a Laker game this season, she had a bright future ahead of her. Just tragic.

 

[kovacro]

Just awful news.

Gone too soon.

Heart goes out to all of those who lost loved ones in this tragic event.

RIP

 

[KINGS17]

We go about our daily lives and forget just how fragile life really is until it is suddenly lost.

 

[KingsCourt]

RIP MAMBA!!!

 

[kingsboy11]

Not a Lakers fan and wasn't a fan of Kobe growing up, but man seeing the news today just breaks your heart. Players like Kobe don't come around often.

 

[FrozenKing18]

I wasnt too big of a fan of Kobe but damn this is terrible news. I’m honestly bummed out by the news.

 

[Little Psycho]

I'm still in shock over this news. His daughter Gigi also dying makes it so much more sad. They went together to a Laker game this season, she had a bright future ahead of her. Just tragic.

She kept saying that she was going to carry her father's legacy and that f***ing hurts.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Plaschke:

Plaschke: How can Kobe Bryant be gone? His legend wasn't supposed to end this way

Man, those photos hit hard.

 

[DryIslandBartender]

The way Kobe was with GiGi and his daughters, as a father this hits me hard. Can’t imagine what that family is going through right now.

RIP to one of the GOATS.

 

[Papa Mocha 15]

This is just too much. Kobe was so intense when playing, I've watched his highlights, got to see him play in person at 4th row and he clearly was the best player out here. No matter what, he committed.

His family must be a wreck right now and I feel for them. Gone way to soon. As a dad I feel for his kids. I feel horrible for his wife who lost 2 people today. Just shocking and terrible.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Part of the chaos of life that we get startled by from time to time. You never know when or how you're going to go. 9 people died on that helicopter. RIP

 

[The Lemonheads]

Part of the chaos of life that we get startled by from time to time. You never know when or how you're going to go. 9 people died on that helicopter. RIP

Well said.