Basketball legend Kobe Bryant died on Sunday January 26. Faced with the sad news, the sports world paid tribute to the former star of the Los Angeles Lakers, who died at 41 years old in a helicopter accident in California.
The sports world is in mourning. This Sunday, January 26, Kobe Bryant died in a tragic helicopter accident with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Faced with the news, many athletes paid tribute to the former basketball player who retired in 2016: “Kobe was a true legend and an inspiration to many. I offer my condolences to his family and friends and to the families of all those who lost their lives in the accident, "wrote Cristiano Ronaldo.
For his part, Lionel Messi spoke on Instagram: “It was a pleasure to get to know him and share good times together. It is a genius, as there are few, who goes away ».
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Shaquille O'Neal, former Kobe Bryant teammate at the Lakers, greeted the father: “Kobe was so much more than an athlete, he was a father. This is what we had most in common. I kissed his children as if they were mine and he kissed my children as if they were his ”.
At the airport at the time of the announcement, Lebron James burst into tears, while Michael Jordan responded through his agent: “I loved Kobe, he was like a little brother to me. We talked often and I will miss each of her conversations very much. He was a fierce competitor, one of the greatest players in this game and a creative force ”.
Several minutes after the announcement of the death of Kobe Bryant, several NBA teams started their match by keeping the ball for 24 seconds, reference to the jersey number of Kobe Bryant.
For his part, Neymar, who learned the sad news at halftime of the PSG / Lille match, had a thought for his friend by indicating the number 24 with his fingers after his penalty.
Finally, Tony Parker, former player of the San Antonio Spurs, delivered his emotion on Twitter: “I am heartbroken by this news, you were a real legend, and friend. Rest in peace ". _AF
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