NBA legend, Michael Jordan has expressed shock over the death of Kobe Bryant. The former Los Angeles Lakers star described the news of Kobe’s death as ‘painful’ even as he described him as ‘a little brother, fierce competitor, one of the greats of the game and a creative force.”
Jordan’s spokesperson in a statement wrote: “I am in shock over the tragic news of Kobe’s and Gianna’s passing. Words can’t describe the pain I’m feeling. I loved Kobe-he was like a little brother to me.
“We used to talk often, and I will miss those conversations very much. He was a fierce competitor, one of the greats of the game and a creative force.
“Kobe was also an amazing dad who loved his family deeply-and took great pride in his daughter’s love for the game of basketball. Yvette joins me in sending my deepest condolences to Vanessa, the Lakers organization and basketball fans around the world.”
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Kobe was travelling on Sunday with at least 9 other people in his private helicopter when his helicopter went down and fire broke out.
Kobe’s daughter Gianna was also reported to have been on board the helicopter and died alongside her father in the crash in Calabasas on Sunday.
Kobe who used a helicopter to travel for years was known for commuting from Newport Beach, CA to the STAPLES Center in DTLA in his Sikorsky S-76 chopper.
KB is survived by his wife Vanessa, and their three daughters – Natalia and Bianca and their newborn Capri.
He won five NBA championships and the 2008 MVP Award with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, flashed the number “24” with his fingers, during their 2-0 win over Lille on Sunday, in honour of former NBA star, Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash earlier in the day along with his daughter, Gianni.
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Neymar scored twice to help PSG extend their Ligue 1 lead to 10 points. After the second goal, he made the gesture and pointed to the sky in front of a camera.
After the match, Neymar said “I saw the messages [about Bryant] on social media at half-time. It’s a big sadness for the world of sport and for all of us, not just basketball fans.
“I knew him and I did this celebration for him. I hope he will rest in peace.”
Neymar’s former Barcelona teammate, Lionel Messi, wrote on Instagram: “I have no words. All my love for Kobe’s family and friends. It was a pleasure to meet you and share good times together. We lost a genius like no other.”
Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has mourned the passing of Basketball legend, Kobe Bryant.
In his reaction, Ronaldo, who scored a goal in his side’s Serie A 2-1 defeat against Napoli on Sunday, wrote on his official Twitter page: “So sad to hear the heartbreaking news of the deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna.
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“Kobe was a true legend and inspiration to so many.
“Sending my condolences to his family and friends and the families of all who lost their lives in the crash. RIP Legend.”
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