In Memory of Kobe Bryant

VanderBlue'sJersey · Starting Rotation Joined: 24 Apr 2015 Posts: 243

This can't be true:
https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/26/kobe-bryant-killed-dead-helicopter-crash-in-calabasas/?fbclid=IwAR12331kyjZD2-SM0ZvazHSEzd74SbnFcSrABxGD3b5z98QsaH1EEUjqzuA

Kobe Bryant died in a helicoper crash in Calabasas Sunday morning ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Kobe was traveling with at least 3 other people in his private helicopter when it went down. A fire broke out. Emergency personnel responded, but nobody on board survived. 5 people are confirmed dead. We're told Vanessa Bryant was not among those on board.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Kobe has famously used a helicopter to travel for years -- dating back to when he played for the Lakers. He 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 four daughters -- Gianna, Natalia and Bianca and their newborn Capri.

Kobe has recently been spotted out at NBA games with his daughter Gianna -- a rising star basketball player herself. Their youngest daughter, Capri, was just born in June 2019.

Kobe is widely considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time -- making 18 All-Star teams during his 20 year career with the Lakers. He's a 5-time NBA champion.

Story developing ...

lakerlgnd · Starting Rotation Joined: 26 Jul 2001 Posts: 704

https://www.tmz.com/

I’m beyond words. I can’t find it anywhere else. I’m praying it’s not true.

JerryMagicKobe · Moderator Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 15101

I can’t even...

LaZonaImagery · Sixth Man Joined: 15 Jun 2013 Posts: 85

OMG

LakerLand247 · Star Player Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Posts: 4820

wtf?

speechless.

LaLaLakeShow · Star Player Joined: 04 Aug 2019 Posts: 2989

Please say this isn’t real
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Vercetti · Star Player Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 4610

Please God let this not be true!

LaZonaImagery · Sixth Man Joined: 15 Jun 2013 Posts: 85

please no

LaZonaImagery · Sixth Man Joined: 15 Jun 2013 Posts: 85

please no

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travanx · Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:40 am Post subject:

Can't believe it. =( Rest in Peace to one of the most inspiring people of a generation.

e7flash · Sixth Man Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 56

[quote="Vercetti"]Please God let this not be true![/

Multiple fatalities reported after helicopter slams into Calabasas hillside - Los Angeles Times.jpeg

e7flash · Sixth Man Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 56

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-26/aircraft-slams-into-hillside-explodes-in-flames-near-calabasas%3f_amp=true

Multiple fatalities reported after helicopter slams into Calabasas hillside - Los Angeles Times.jpeg

ringfinger · Retired Number Joined: 08 Oct 2013 Posts: 29418

What the actual ..... please let this be an error on TMZ's part.

https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/26/kobe-bryant-killed-dead-helicopter-crash-in-calabasas/
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Mamba81 · Star Player Joined: 19 Nov 2019 Posts: 2027

tmz only one reporting this fake story.
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TheKobeFactor · Starting Rotation Joined: 06 Jan 2013 Posts: 144

NO

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LandsbergerRules · Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:42 am Post subject:

Oh my God. No.
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lakerlynx · Starting Rotation Joined: 16 Apr 2011 Posts: 310

Rest In Peace Kobe and blessings to your family.
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LaLaLakeShow · Star Player Joined: 04 Aug 2019 Posts: 2989

Startrout · Star Player Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 2184

Not sure if true. Several sites saying it’s a hoax. Please nooooo.

JerryWest_44 · Retired Number Joined: 22 May 2004 Posts: 26325

”Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.”

saetarubia · Star Player Joined: 06 Jul 2014 Posts: 6208

https://twitter.com/LASDHQ/status/1221514409056432128

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This hurts
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