RIP Kobe Bryant

[BKIslandersFan]

Hard to believe games are being played right now.

I missed the news live, didn't those games already tip off when the news broke?

 

[PG Canuck]

Raps just let 24 second shot clock run out.

Spurs just did the same thing.

 

[Del Preston]

The Raptors and Spurs both let the 24-second shot clock run out on their first possession.

 

[Ace]

Tough to imagine what would go through your head when you know this is about to happen...but now I can’t stop thinking of how much worse it would be to know it was happening to your daughter too.

This is heartbreaking

 

[PG Canuck]

I missed the news live, didn't those games already tip off when the news broke?

Not this Raps game at least

 

[PG Canuck]

This is the most eerie thing I’ve ever watched.

 

[405Exit]

His daughter came out and said he was not on the Helicopter

Just more trash reporting.

Thank you!!! The people of Los Angeles thanks you!!! We’re getting the most inaccurate and accurate reports it’s ridiculous right now.

 

[John Price]

I missed the news live, didn't those games already tip off when the news broke?

The news broke around 2:30 an hour before a game was going to start. They weren't just going to cancel and kick all the fans already in there, out.

 

[Neutrinos]

If you could have a do-over in life, would you choose Kobe's life if it meant you died at 41, or would you relive your own life if it meant you could live until 82?

And do you think Kobe would still be an NBA superstar if it meant he'd be dead at 41?

 

[BKIslandersFan]

The news broke around 2:30 an hour before a game was going to start. They weren't just going to cancel and kick all the fans already in there, out.

Yea, NBA had no choice. If the news broke around 10 EST, I am sure they would have cancelled games and refunded fans.

 

[John Price]

 

[405Exit]

It’s hard to understand his impact if you didn’t live or grow up here during that time. Like Sandy Koufax and Magic Johnson before him, he was the king of LA.

He’s always been a childhood icon. He’s brought racial demographics. As well tensions rising to a slow halt. When you ever mentioned Kobe Bryant it was a conversation starter. He will forever be missed. Everyone adored him.

 

[Jumptheshark]

shocking

 

[LeafsNation75]

 

[John Price]

video of the tribute

 

[sabremike]

The news broke around 2:30 an hour before a game was going to start. They weren't just going to cancel and kick all the fans already in there, out.

Except there are plenty of examples of where that type of situation has happened in sports. And do you really think those fans want to be watching a game or those players playing after hearing that? Literally nobody would've objected had they called the game.

 

[John Price]

 

[Jumptheshark]

I am at a lost for words

not a basketball fan, but this is like 99 dying right after he retired

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

It’s hard to understand his impact if you didn’t live or grow up here during that time. Like Sandy Koufax and Magic Johnson before him, he was the king of LA.

I imagine it is comparable to how Chicago reacted when Payton passed away

It truly was a moment when entire city/region just wanted to cry

20,000 people attended public memorial at Soldier Field

 

[LeafsNation75]

Here was the Raptors and Spurs tribute from the Sportsnet broadcast.

 

[Kaner9]

RIP Mamba. One of the greats.

 

[Nunymare]

Pretty shocking and sickening news, as a fan of professional sports.

 

[tony d]

Just a sad sad story. I'm a few yrs. younger than what he was so I got to watch all his career. Such a special player. One of the all time greats. Thoughts are with his family at this time.

 

[KingBran]

If you could have a do-over in life, would you choose Kobe's life if it meant you died at 41, or would you relive your own life if it meant you could live until 82?

And do you think Kobe would still be an NBA superstar if it meant he'd be dead at 41?

Easy. My own life.
Personally never wish to be anyone else.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]