Kobe Bryant has died

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  1. RR7

    RR7 Well-Known Member

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    Cool story. Maybe tomorrow?
     
    RR7, Jan 26, 2020
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    Mad is the last thing Vanessa is right now.

    Heartbroken

    Lost

    Devastated

    Would be more accurate.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Jan 26, 2020
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    So sad, condolences to family.

    Still remember the 96 draft. Rumors the Blazers were trying to trade up/or for Kobe.

    RIP big guy.
     
    oldfisherman, Jan 26, 2020
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    The Kardahsians are all trying to make this be about them because apparently this happened next to Kourtney Kardashian's backyard.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Jan 26, 2020
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  5. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    Then you would be a hypocrite.
    The Bryant family has been using the helicopter as a main mode of transportation for decades.
    Decades.
     
    Wade Garrett, Jan 26, 2020
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    Sad day for all fans, players and anyone tied to or affiliated with the sport of basketball. I legend has left us for ever. One of the most intelligent basketball players of all time. Possibly the most.

    RIP KOBE. Always had mad respect for you on the court.
     
    Orion Bailey, Jan 26, 2020
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    Playi g games today is an absolute abomination. Can't believe Silver is not stepping in
     
    illmatic99, Jan 26, 2020
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  8. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    I understand that.
    Kobe wouldn't though.
     
    Wade Garrett, Jan 26, 2020
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    Certainly not the greatest human. Feel bad for his wife.
     
    Mediocre Man, Jan 26, 2020
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    Except apparently helicopters are safer than driving.
     
    bobf, Jan 26, 2020
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    Kobe would want them to play
     
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    Woukd his wife and surviving family be worthy of someone’s tears then? I expected this kind of reaction from you honestly. The psychology behind it seems interesting.
     
    SheedSoNasty, Jan 26, 2020
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    I think so. Maybe a good chance for teams, coaches, players, fans to pay their respects.
     
    bobf, Jan 26, 2020
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    Seems awfully inhumane to speak this way in the face of his untimely death.
     
    Bob Dobalina, Jan 26, 2020
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    Damn. Just... damn. I woke up to it and my initial reaction is "No, nope. Can't be." But notification after notification... I was hoping it was a a hoax, a joke.

    I never hated Kobe. I always had a disdain towards the media for the covering of superstars in general, but never him. The dude was fluid as hell and could get any freaking shot he wanted. It was well documented that he was like Micheal Jordan in that he was so intense and focused on winning, but just like that video from earlier showed when he was in Portland... he really matured. He did a really bad thing in Colorado, yes... but you could just see and tell from all the interactions (especially after his playing days) that he matured and was very likable. He grew from his mistakes... I have a lot of respect for people that can admit it and change.

    Too fucking soon, man. Love the ones you love, help those in need. We all need it. We're humans man, gotta be here for each other.

    RIP Kobe. You changed the world, I hope you know that. I hope you know you affected millions of people. What a gift that is when you can do something you love and affect so many.
     
    Strenuus, Jan 26, 2020
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    Apparently, the Raptors and Spurs each took 24-second violations to pause and honor Kobe.
     
    ABM, Jan 26, 2020
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    There were 9 people on board, according to the press conference just now
     
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    It's weird to me that someone you don't know would induce a tear because their spouse was a celebrity
     
    Mediocre Man, Jan 26, 2020
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    Why?
     
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