Kobe Bryant RIP

Jesus Christ that's crazy. Not even a follower of basketball but even I know how legendary he was.

RIP. Such a tragedy.
 
Is it confirmed? Shocking news I'm not a big follower of Basketball but I knew how much of a huge figure he was to the game

R.I.P
 
Was never a huge basketball fan but some people transcend beyond their own sports and Bryant was sure one of them. 41 is no age to go.
 
Is this actually true? Only that scumbag TMZ gossip channel is running with it it seems?
 
The only sporting idol I had growing up. Absolutely in shock, surreal.

The day after Lebron passes his record as well. So sad.
 
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BBC and Sky news alerts coming through. “US reports” still cited as source.
 
RIP Kobe
My absolute favourite NBA player.
Was lucky enough to meet him in Frankfurt years ago.
Great guy and a fantastic baller.
 
Is this actually true? Only that scumbag TMZ gossip channel is running with it it seems?
It's confirmed. ABC News, ESPN and LA Times has confirmed it as well as other trustworthy sources.
 
Genuine holy shit moment.

I don't watch basketball but he's one of the biggest names in sport isn't he?

Mad that he's died.
 
What the feck? Thought the thread title was some kind of reference/joke I wasn't aware of. But it's real, wow.

RIP.
 
Is this actually true? Only that scumbag TMZ gossip channel is running with it it seems?

TMZ is extremely reliable when it comes to celebrity deaths. They got it right, unfortunately.
 
He was my favorite player from my favorite team. feck man I’m devastated, I don’t even know what to say :(
 
Was never a huge basketball fan but some people transcend beyond their own sports and Bryant was sure one of them. 41 is no age to go.
spot on with the post. Even those who don't like or follow basketball would probably have heard his name. For those who like the sport this is heartbreaking news for a well loved player.
 
This is actually unbelievable. I can't believe it. Was never a fan of him due to my Celtics loyalties but this is devastating. RIP.
 
Absolutely devastated. feck this.
 
Hopefully his family weren’t in the helicopter too.

Horrible news. I learned a lot about him when I lived in Canada and got a bit more I to basketball.
 
Some rumors that his 4 kids were on the chopper too. That's just horrifying.
 
Blimey, saw a tweet of him congratulating Lebron James earlier on. Sad news R.I.P.
 
Some rumors that his 4 kids were on the chopper too. That's just horrifying.

I've been told different, that his wife and kids were not with him. Hopefully what I heard was true.