Athletes, fans take to social media to mourn Kobe Bryant’s death

CALABASAS (SportsNet) — The sports world, and the world as a whole, lost a titan on Sunday as NBA legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash at the age of 41.

Fellow NBA players, celebrities and fans took to social media to express their grief.

Laker Nation, the game of basketball & our city, will never be the same without Kobe. Cookie & I are praying for Vanessa, his beautiful daughters Natalia, Bianka & Capri, as well as his parents Joe & Pam & his sisters. We will always be here for the Bryant family. pic.twitter.com/WWxmtEAJqZ

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2020

There’s no words to express the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother @kobebryant I love u and u will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW pic.twitter.com/pigHywq3c1

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 26, 2020

Statement from Michael Jordan: pic.twitter.com/oI7w6e7HLI

— Estee Portnoy (@esteep) January 26, 2020

https://t.co/GkbSjG9ID8

— Bianca (@Bandreescu_) January 26, 2020

I’ve always wanted to be like you. Not only as a player but also as a person. You represent everything that is great about sports. #RIPKobe

— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) January 26, 2020

My heart and prayers go out to the Bryant family and the passengers’ families on this sad day.

The impact Kobe had on the world cannot be expressed in words. RIP to a legend and a friend…

— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) January 26, 2020

Nooooooooooo God please No!

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 26, 2020

Man I don’t even know where to start I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I’m so FREAKING SAD right now!!!!

RIP LEGEND

— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) January 26, 2020

This is the Biggest example that life isn’t promised to anybody…sad day
Prayers Up

— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 26, 2020

All the Lessons
All the Advice
Every word you ever told me…
Will stick with me forever

Thank You Kobe pic.twitter.com/WPCdHg3iyt

— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 26, 2020

As I try to write this post, my mind is racing. I’m in disbelief and have been crying all morning over this devastating news that Kobe and his young daughter, Gigi have passed away in a helicopter crash. Cookie and I are heartbroken. pic.twitter.com/X2vF0M0a1u

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2020

My heart is broken for Kobe and his family. I’ll never forget the battles but what I really admired was the father he was to his girls. Rest In Peace old friend with your angel Gianna

— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) January 26, 2020

Damn. RIP Mamba. May your memory be a blessing

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 26, 2020

RIP KOBE I can’t believe this is true. I’m at a loss for words

— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) January 26, 2020

Along with our NBA family, we are united in grief and deeply saddened at the loss of one of the greatest players in our sport.

Full Team Statement on the passing of Kobe Bryant: https://t.co/JXCC2PdB3N pic.twitter.com/zZqJ4xQTJj

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) January 26, 2020