Kobe Bryant has died

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  1. SlyPokerCat

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    I think the best tribute I can give him, and one that he would love, is that Kobe broke my heart more than any other player ever.

    I often say watching Dame is like watching our version of Kobe. But nothing beats the original. Not only an incredible player, but a great guy, generous, a great dad, and businessman, and that smile. God bless Kobe.
     
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    It moved me to tears because he’s a father to four girls, and has a wife. I have watched him play forever and I have memories that are all good. I was an intern for the Warriors when Kobe was a rookie. He was a teenager playing with men and I was in awe. He made a mistake with his infidelity. All people have skeletons and make mistakes. He was a good man by any other measure and was dedicated to his daughters. My dad died last year and this brought back a lot of memories. So yeah. It moved me to tears and I am not ashamed to say it.
     
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    It’s part of being human and having empathy. You know how people cry during movies? It’s like that, only this movie has been going on for the past few decades and the tragedy was real.
     
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    RIP Kobe Bryant
     
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    People should only grieve when "the greatest human" dies?

    And I'm pretty sure everyone who feels bad right now does feel bad for his wife and daughters.

    Maybe keep your opinion to yourself this time man.
     
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    No one should be told how to react during a tragedy. Our emotions come from several different avenues. Express how you feel. It's beautiful and cathartic in its own way. Cheers.
     
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    "Made a mistake with his infidelity" is like saying OJ made a mistake with his anger.

    Neither were proven guilty in criminal court, but all evidence says they are. Kobe settled with the alleged victim and issued an apology.


    Like I said though.....I feel awful for his wife and children
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Or remember this is a public forum?
     
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    If you have nothing nice to say, don't say it. Stop it, @Mediocre Man . Just today
     
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    Man, is there no topic that doesn't end up in a pissing match on here?

    RIP, Kobe.
     
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    BlayZa Misbehaving responsibly

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    a couple of hrs, if that, after the news, washington post reporter felt the need to repost this nearly 3yr old story to twitter......


    she's getting absolutely rekt in the comments

    she followed up with

    "Well, THAT was eye-opening. To the 10,000 people (literally) who have commented and emailed me with abuse and death threats, please take a moment and read the story — which was written 3+ years ago, and not by me. Any public figure is worth remembering in their totality even if that public figure is beloved and that totality unsettling. That folks are responding with rage & threats toward me (someone who didn’t even write the piece but found it well-reported) speaks volumes about the pressure people come under to stay silent in these cases. "

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    A wife will never see her husband again, a mom will never get to hold her child again, children will never get to grow old with a sister, children will never see their dad again.

    The biggest tragedy in life are saying these things when untimely.
     
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    Stop. Just stop.
     
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    I have no good memories of him as a player, which I guess is the greatest compliment. RIP.
     
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    That is sad. He was one hack of a player and I hate to hear about anyone that young that is lost. I can't imagine how awful it is for his family.
     
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    Watching the presser, they are saying there were 9 people on the helicopter.
     
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    Dude was a savage on the court. Absolutely rip your heart out! Yes a great compliment.
     
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    I hated him as a player because he tore my heart out. He was exceptional.
     
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