RIP Kobe Bryant

[Vegas07]

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

They find humor if they don’t give a shit about the people who died and the people that are suffering. That’s how it is going to look to people. Out of respect for the people who died and the people that are suffering it’s best to keep silent IMO.

 

[Cloned]

I debated posting this here, but thought you’d all like to at least know:





Trying hard not to speculate. But I’ve been down this YT rabbit hole enough times to recognize certain things, and flying VFR in that weather seems like it will eventually be investigated as the primary cause of the crash.

If anyone here has piloting experience, any input would be appreciated.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Not a fan of teams retiring his number but, I'd be cool with them waiving the waiting period for induction

Terrible part is he was eligible to be voted in this year.

 

[Voight]

He’ll get in!

He was supposed to be inducted this April

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

I feel like you could put Beckham on the list too, yes he was never really the best in the world but it seemed like EVERYONE knew who he was - yes it helped having a celebrity pop singer for a wife.

 

[John Price]

RIP, Kobe Bryant (1978–2020) | The Bill Simmons Podcast - The Bill Simmons Podcast

 

[John Price]

Tickets prices soar on secondary market for Tuesday's Clippers-Lakers game

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home Sunday from their annual Grammy trip to the news Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other people had been killed in a helicopter crash. The team’s next scheduled game is Tuesday at Staples Center against the rival Los Angeles Clippers.

Ticket prices have gone through the roof on Stubhub.com. While the game would have been an enticing one anyway as the Battle of Los Angeles, the emotion-packed event has seen ticket prices balloon.

The cheapest price — get-in — for a pair of seats in Section 330, in the farthest reaches of the arena are going for $936 each on the secondary market site.

By comparison, similar seats for Friday’s home game against the Portland Trail Blazers are listed for less than $300.

 

[Corto]

Horrible. Awful, even worse as his daughter was there. Also, the other people on board, less famous, but no less tragic.

 

[Power Man]

He was supposed to be inducted this April

Along with Tim Duncan, his generational rival

Man that ceremony is gnna be emotional

 

[Voight]

Along with Tim Duncan, his generational rival

Man that ceremony is gnna be emotional

Don't forget KG.

Right there you have 3 of the 5 best players of the post-MJ, pre-LeBron era along with Shaq + AI.

That stretch between 98-2008 where the "best player title" changed hands frequently.

 

[FourRings]

Such terrible news. RIP Kobe. Thanks for the memories.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

RIP Mamba, Gigi, and all of the deceased passengers.

 

[405Exit]

I debated posting this here, but thought you’d all like to at least know:





Trying hard not to speculate. But I’ve been down this YT rabbit hole enough times to recognize certain things, and flying VFR in that weather seems like it will eventually be investigated as the primary cause of the crash.

If anyone here has piloting experience, any input would be appreciated.

We got more details today about the tragic loss of those 9 beautiful lives including Kobe Bryant and his daughter. Yesterday morning was extremely foggy. We’ve had fog early in the mornings the past few weeks. Just yesterday I went out to smoke a cigarette and could barely see across the street.

Anyways the entire LAPD grounded all their helicopters. Same with LBPD and other agencies due to the fog we had. On Fox News a helicopter pilot said, he wouldn’t have flown in that type of weather regardless of radar. So anyways thought I would share that information. To the people regarding weather conditions.

Like I said previously. I don’t know how they got clearance for take off with Fog. Seems irresponsible to me. And I’m sure more information will be released today as it’s a work day for most.

 

[Cody Webster]

RIP Mamba, Gigi, and all of the deceased passengers.

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Man, that hits hard

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

Was never a big Kobe fan personally, but the man transcended basketball and was an icon. Even not being a fan I yelled Kobe while throwing up ridiculous shots at the courts or just pieces of paper into the trash. Seeing his relationship with his daughter, and his mentor ship of the current wave of players really brought me around on him as a person. He really loved his family and had grown into a great man.

What an absolute tragedy, he and his daughter were still so full of life and had such a beautiful relationship.

RIP to all of the passengers as well.

 

[kanuck87]

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?

They shouldn't fake it, but maybe they also shouldn't be joking about it, out of respect for all the people that died and their families. People can say and do whatever they want, but it doesn't mean that it's appropriate to do so.

 

[405Exit]

Mark Cuban the owner of the Mavericks tweeted yesterday that no one will ever wear 24 on the Mavericks team ever again.

I would like to see the NBA retire 8 and 24 imo. There’s only 2 legends that have died since the NBA began. That’s Wilt Chamberlain and Moses Malone. And now you have 3 with Kobe Bryant. We still have all the other super stars alive to this day.

I’m hoping the NBA does the right thing and retire 8 and 24

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

This whole situation is just crazy,

I really admire Kobe. Not only for what he did on the court, but for how he seemed to be growing off the court. I know he had his issues, but that doesn't mean a man can't change, and it certainly seemed like he had.

Now, I am not going to sit here and say Kobe had a large influence on my life. I mean, yelling "Kobe" when I shoot a piece of trash in the garbage isn't going to be the same, but he wasn't like a source of inspiration for me personally. But that doesn't mean I didn't respect him and realize what he did for the game of basketball.

For me, this has me more "shook" than anything. When a celebrity dies randomly, it's always pretty crazy. But this is Kobe freakin' Bryant. He's a dude I figured would live forever. But the fact that he was alive 24 hours ago, but is no longer with us... it's just a scary thought. It can happen to anyone, at any time, and that is what has me shook the most. Also, as someone trying to have kids myself, it's just a gut punch thinking about what his wife has to go through right now. I can't even imagine.

This is sad for everyone involved, and for all those who have been and will be impacted by these kinds of things. But it hits different when it's someone like this or someone close to you, because you realize you're not untouchable, regardless of who you are.

 

[Neutrinos]

Mark Cuban the owner of the Mavericks tweeted yesterday that no one will ever wear 24 on the Mavericks team ever again.

I would like to see the NBA retire 8 and 24 imo. There’s only 2 legends that have died since the NBA began. That’s Wilt Chamberlain and Moses Malone. And now you have 3 with Kobe Bryant. We still have all the other super stars alive to this day.

I’m hoping the NBA does the right thing and retire 8 and 24

Pistol Pete Maravich was only 40 when he died

Should the NBA retire his number as well?

 

[robertmac43]

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

I was thinking about this the other day. He transcends what it means to be an athletes and defines greatness like no other. That's what differentiates him to some of the other names you list. Also a lot of football players in Europe look up to the N/A athlete and Kobe kind of represents that to them.

 

[405Exit]

Pistol Pete Maravich was only 40 when he died

Should the NBA retire his number as well?

No because he never won a NBA title. Kobe had 5. Pistol Pete isn’t in that category of elite of elite.

 

[405Exit]

I was thinking about this the other day. He transcends what it means to be an athletes and defines greatness like no other. That's what differentiates him to some of the other names you list. Also a lot of football players in Europe look up to the N/A athlete and Kobe kind of represents that to them.

I think people also forget what’s he’s done for the Female athletes that are striving for greatness as well. I know the WNBA work he’s done is 10 fold better than it was when it first started due to him. His daughter GiGi was a huge fan of the game as well.

Not saying you are leaving the female athletes out of the conversation. I just havent seen It mentioned yet.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

We got more details today about the tragic loss of those 9 beautiful lives including Kobe Bryant and his daughter. Yesterday morning was extremely foggy. We’ve had fog early in the mornings the past few weeks. Just yesterday I went out to smoke a cigarette and could barely see across the street.

Anyways the entire LAPD grounded all their helicopters. Same with LBPD and other agencies due to the fog we had. On Fox News a helicopter pilot said, he wouldn’t have flown in that type of weather regardless of radar. So anyways thought I would share that information. To the people regarding weather conditions.

Like I said previously. I don’t know how they got clearance for take off with Fog. Seems irresponsible to me. And I’m sure more information will be released today as it’s a work day for most.

You can see the lawsuits against whomever cleared them
and Bryant's estate (assuming he owned the copter, not sure).

 

[405Exit]

You can see the lawsuits against whomever cleared them
and Bryant's estate (assuming he owned the copter, not sure).

Oh that’s 100% for certain. The news just broke that the recovery and investigation could be up to several days on reason why it crashed. I’m betting it was the fog. There is eye witnesses saying there wasn’t any fire from it. It just crashed. And it was hovering trying to find a place to land before crashing into the ground.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Pistol Pete Maravich was only 40 when he died

Should the NBA retire his number as well?

Obviously a lot of people don't feel the same way about Pete Maravich the way they feel about Kobe. If you can't see that Kobe was tiers above his peers, on and off the court, I don't know what to tell you. I'm not saying I am advocating the retirement of the 8 and 24 but to compare Pete Maravich to Kobe Bryant is pretty ridiculous imo.

 

[SouthGeorge]

Very tragic news. It's very apparent he was a great dad. I know I heard stories of him taking helicopters to Lakers games to beat traffic. Look I'm not mega rich and if I could jet around to avoid traffic I'm sure I would too. My only question is the traffic that bad in LA on a Sunday morning? Seeing the flight path it looked like they went right down a major highway and not that far. Seems like an unnecessary risk.