SupremeNachos
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And? Trolls have a right to their opinion just as much as anyone else, even if what they believe is wrong.
RIP Kobe Bryant
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Although older than these examples, the one that comes to mind for me was Dale Earnhardt
that is unfortunate
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"RIP Kobe Bryant"
Something I'd never think I'd see, he's just one of those people that seemed invincible. Truly one of a kind, rest in peace to Kobe, Gianna and the other 7 on board.
Something I'd never think I'd see, he's just one of those people that seemed invincible. Truly one of a kind, rest in peace to Kobe, Gianna and the other 7 on board.
I never said they didn't have a right to have an opinion, right or wrong and neither did the other guy. I'm just saying he's a troll for being a coward and running away from the discussion.
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Kobe was a main reason of why I am such a huge sports fan. His determination and self-criticism to be the best was unparalleled. I watched the NBA because of my enjoyment of seeing him almost perform magic on the court. Countless games you would watch and think that there is no way Kobe will let the Lakers lose the game. From the love I had for basketball it helped me learn to love other sports, including hockey, I hadn't previously before the late 90s.
Posted this on another site but without Kobe I don't think I would have ever been more than just a casual sports fan.
Thank you Kobe, you were my childhood legend. RIP
Posted this on another site but without Kobe I don't think I would have ever been more than just a casual sports fan.
Thank you Kobe, you were my childhood legend. RIP
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Kobe Bryant was a bigger global sports icon than everyone on this list except maybe Lou Gehrig. And by a significant margin.
This would be akin to Sidney Crosby suddenly dying four years after retirement.
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I would say Kobe is a way bigger icon than Crosby as well
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Under the last tweet from Kobe there was a comment saying "Unfollowed due to inactivity", just minutes after the news. What's even worse, when people told the person how awful this comment is, a lot come in and just say "come on, it's funny". No it's not. Disgusting.
Neutrinos
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Crosby isn't close to being on Kobe's level either when it comes to being a global sports icon
RIP Black Mamba. What a terrible tragedy. One that was, once again, likely 100% avoidable.....
Why were they even flying???? You look at that fog, read the reports, and look at the weather at the time of the crash, and it's pretty damn obvious there's NO f***ING WAY a helicopter should have been cleared to fly in that... I mean, the police stated that their helicopters had been grounded the entire morning, and into the afternoon, because of unsuitable flying conditions. And yet, a commercial pilot was allowed to take off and fly these families and their children???
But, exceptions are made for celebrities all the time, so it's really not surprising. What a senseless tragedy. One likely caused by arrogance, and terrible judgement. This is both extremely sad, and infuriating at the same time.
Why were they even flying???? You look at that fog, read the reports, and look at the weather at the time of the crash, and it's pretty damn obvious there's NO f***ING WAY a helicopter should have been cleared to fly in that... I mean, the police stated that their helicopters had been grounded the entire morning, and into the afternoon, because of unsuitable flying conditions. And yet, a commercial pilot was allowed to take off and fly these families and their children???
But, exceptions are made for celebrities all the time, so it's really not surprising. What a senseless tragedy. One likely caused by arrogance, and terrible judgement. This is both extremely sad, and infuriating at the same time.
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Neutrinos
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That is funny though
Some people have comedic minds who find humour in any given situation, regardless of how tragic that situation may be
And quite frankly, they're not wrong for doing it
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kobe is levels and levels above crosby
he was a global sports icon. very few athletes are on the level kobe was. lebron, messi, ronaldo, jordan are the others i'd say have the same "global sports icon" status kobe did. there's nothing in recent memory or ever that can even compare to this. i mentioned senna and clemente's deaths as the closest comparison but neither of those guys had the status kobe did
there is no hockey player that ever existed that comes close, even #99
Exactly what @Terry Yake said above me.
Neutrinos
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I'd probably put Tiger Woods and Usain Bolt at that level as well
Maybe a tennis star or two like Federer and Serena Williams
Uhh, how many famous comedians have found humour about the accident without expressing sorrow, thus far?
Serious question because I don’t know, but it sounds like you may have come across some.
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Neutrinos
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I have no idea what famous comedians are saying about it
Do you think people have to express sorrow before they're allowed to joke about it?
What if they don't feel sorrow, should they fake it?
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My favorite photo of them
I can't stop thinking about them and the ones left behind. Those poor girls. Still shocked.
I can't stop thinking about them and the ones left behind. Those poor girls. Still shocked.
I remember getting a computer magazin back in the day that happened to have an NBA2003 Demo version on it where you could only play Nets-Lakers. So bye the end of the game Kobe was always like 60 points cause I kept passing him the ball.
Will for ever be a legendery athlete.
Will for ever be a legendery athlete.
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i HATED Kobe, the ball player.
But I still shouted Kobe every time I took a shot (and missed of course).
That shows how incredible he was. I was tired of every team I rooted for not having someone as amazing as he was. I would tune in just to watch him lose.
As a philly fan, hating Kobe was the cool thing to do, but respecting Kobe was the thing you had no choice but to do.
RIP to not just a top 5 basketball player, but a top athlete in any sport.
i HATED Kobe, the ball player.
But I still shouted Kobe every time I took a shot (and missed of course).
That shows how incredible he was. I was tired of every team I rooted for not having someone as amazing as he was. I would tune in just to watch him lose.
As a philly fan, hating Kobe was the cool thing to do, but respecting Kobe was the thing you had no choice but to do.
RIP to not just a top 5 basketball player, but a top athlete in any sport.
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This just sucks. Always loved Kobe.
And I bet his daughter for sure woulda made the WNBA to carry on his legacy. The fact that that won’t happen now either makes it even worse.
Such a sad, shocking day. Something I never thought I’d be reading about.
And I bet his daughter for sure woulda made the WNBA to carry on his legacy. The fact that that won’t happen now either makes it even worse.
Such a sad, shocking day. Something I never thought I’d be reading about.
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