Sad news. One of the best NBA players of all time, second only to Michael Jordan in the two-guard position. Lucky enough to see him play at the O2 for the Lakers and also for the US Olympic team in 2012.
He could win games on his own and had the second highest number of points in a game with 81 against Toronto.
Apparently his daughters were on board.. absolutely tragic.
RIP
Truly tragic if so, I'm hoping it's a case of people putting 2 and 2 together, the story is 5 on board all deceased, and he has 4 daughters, but fingers crossed that actually they are safe and sound and the family hasn't lost them all
"Heroes come and go, but legends are forever" - Kobe Bryant.
A true legend of the game and a man who transcended the sport of basketball. Even if you never followed basketball you'll almost certainly have heard of him. One of the most famous US sports stars of all time.
Looks as tho his 13 year old daughter Gianna was in the helicopter based on TMZ last report, it was them who broke the initial story as well, so more likely to be a trust worthy source for this
RIP - think helicopters and private planes need looking into, the Leicester owner, sala and now Kobe Bryant arguably one of the best basketball players of all time.
Puts a lot of things into perspective, a sporting giant, still so young, and has always come across as a devoted family man. Rest in Peace, condolences to the family.
Not a fan of basketball in the least. But the fact that this has totally blindsided me speaks volumes for the fame and achievements of the man. And by all accounts a decent human being. RIP Kobe, his little girl and anyone else who lost their life.
I don't watch basketball at all, but my understanding is that he's 1 of the biggest stars in the history of American sport, not just NBA. This will be huge news in the States.
The BBC have caused up roar with their "tribute". They played footage of LeBron James.....how disrespectful is that?
Do you mean just of LeBron James or including him? If it’s the former it’s at worst a bad mistake by the BBC, if the latter then some people need to get a grip.
The BBC have caused up roar with their "tribute". They played footage of LeBron James.....how disrespectful is that?
Do you mean just of LeBron James or including him? If it’s the former it’s at worst a bad mistake by the BBC, if the latter then some people need to get a grip.
RIP to all those that died.
Yeah making an error isn’t disrespectful - it’s exactly that, a (bad) mistake.
Reports are now saying nine people died. Bloody hell.
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He could win games on his own and had the second highest number of points in a game with 81 against Toronto.
American sporting royalty, they will be in shock.
RIP
RIP Kobe Bryant
A true legend of the game and a man who transcended the sport of basketball. Even if you never followed basketball you'll almost certainly have heard of him. One of the most famous US sports stars of all time.
RIP.
No members of his family were aboard
RIP Kobe.
RIP
Rest in Peace Kobe, Gianna and all the others that died.
Tragic event, like the recent incidents, made worse by the death of a 13 year old.
RIP to all those that died.