Kobe Bryant also known as Mamba born August 23rd, 1978 died on Sunday, January 26th, 2020 which was rather sudden after his helicopter crashed killing every passenger on board, his daughter Gianna among them.
Kobe Bryant has had a 20-year long career with LA Lakers, he is a five-time NBA champion, 2008 NBA MVP, two-time NBA Finals MVP, two-time NBA scoring champion, two-time Olympic champion, with a 2018 Academy Award win.
The entire world is still in shock after learning about the death of Kobe “Mamba” Bryant who died aged 41 years old and taking to Twitter, many people reacted differently, emotionally and in shock.
Below are the Twitter reactions from different personalities after learning the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant.
You will be dearly missed, Legend ? No Maverick will ever wear 24 again. pic.twitter.com/GSrWUDcuFk
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 27, 2020
This is one of those days everyone will remember where they were when we lost a legend. Kobe an amazing basketball player but even better husband, father, friend, MENTOR. It doesn’t seem real. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and families.
— Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) January 27, 2020
Statement from Michael Jordan: pic.twitter.com/oI7w6e7HLI
— Estee Portnoy (@esteep) January 26, 2020
— NBA (@NBA) January 26, 2020
Mamba Forever. pic.twitter.com/wIchSUwFM2
— Nike (@Nike) January 26, 2020
Lakers legend Jerry West on Kobe Bryant: "This was a man for all seasons. He was more than an iconic basketball player." https://t.co/MBzcc3pHmF pic.twitter.com/v0AXfoJ3jU
— ABC News (@ABC) January 27, 2020
Statement from Phil Jackson: “The crash was a tragedy for multiple families. My heart goes out to Vanessa and the families that lost loved ones.Kobe was a chosen one-special in many ways to many people.Our relationship as coach/player transcended the norm.He went beyond the veil"
— Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) January 27, 2020
Kobe and I shared so many special conversations about life and basketball. We had so much in common off the court. I used to love talking to him about Lakers basketball, being fathers and husbands and how much we loved Italy. I will miss those conversations and him so much. pic.twitter.com/PIv7obzr2x
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2020
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
We love you forever. #8 #24??❤️
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2020
Kobe was so much more than an athlete, he was a family man. That was what we had most in common. I would hug his children like they were my own and he would embrace my kids like they were his. His baby girl Gigi was born on the same day as my youngest daughter Me’Arah. pic.twitter.com/BHBPN5Wq8V
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) 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
Jeannine & I are absolutely shocked to hear of the loss of one of my favorite people & one of the best basketball minds in the history of the game! Our hearts & prayers to Vanessa & his girls. @kobebryant you were my biggest fan, but I was yours #RIPMAMBA @NBA @espn @SLAMonline pic.twitter.com/Ll0BD6VWgr
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 26, 2020
Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete. pic.twitter.com/9EZuwk8wrV
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) January 26, 2020
My friend, a legend, husband, father, son, brother, Oscar winner and greatest Laker of all-time is gone. It’s hard to accept. Kobe was a leader of our game, a mentor to both male and female players. pic.twitter.com/NXsrXmCkkG
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2020
He gave his knowledge, time, and talent to tutor so many at the youth level, collegiate level, & NBA & WNBA players. Words can’t express the impact that he had on the game of basketball. I know basketball fans all over the world will miss him, especially the City of Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/ZoB3Uwbvzk
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2020
Doc Rivers remembers Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/q6LcIA4ghT
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) 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
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/P88GwIwmYV
— NBA (@NBA) January 26, 2020
This is painful!!!
I’ve known this man since he was 15 & I was 16. AAU teammates to competing against him for 18 seasons in the NBA. We were literally talking in these pics how I will enjoy retirement and that we would have a convo soon on how to go through it. Also how happy… pic.twitter.com/5P1Egv0EMh— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) January 27, 2020
Continued…….
he was being able to watch his girls grow up. We mentioned how we will do for our daughters to the best of our abilities and now you’re headed to a better place on my bday smh. Rest up legend & Long Live “The Mamba” ? ??
Many prayers to the Bryant family…. pic.twitter.com/hViLULxA2B— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) January 27, 2020
A moment of silence for the NBA and global icon, Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/wTLAv7Hq2R
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 26, 2020
you wit me tonight my guy ?
24 ? x 12 ? @kobebryant pic.twitter.com/LIQf827bjI— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) January 26, 2020
Sadly absorbing the tragic news about my teammates loss of his Son and granddaughter. Joe and Pam I humbly offer my condolences. Vanessa so sorry for your loss and pray you remain strong and focused on you and Kobe’s dreams for your family. Here Always for you…
— Julius Dr J Erving (@JuliusErving) January 26, 2020
very few people actually transcend the word “iconic” and you are one of them. you will be missed #8 #24 https://t.co/SJnjF71EF8
— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin23) January 26, 2020
Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban issued the following statement on the passing of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. pic.twitter.com/Ua41YrvTMZ
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) January 27, 2020
Voice gone and all but NO ONE supported us like you did ??? thank you and Gigi for all the genuine love! Praying for everyone who was impacted by this heartbreaking news! pic.twitter.com/E05NMAKdh1
— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) January 26, 2020
This can’t be real ? pic.twitter.com/9qESxzFQnm
— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) January 26, 2020
"That’s what (Kobe) would want us all to do…to continue to play the game that we all love & honor his competitiveness." – @Dame_Lillard pic.twitter.com/tlfyb00A1u
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 27, 2020
"There's definitely going to be a hole in this game going forward that can't be replaced." pic.twitter.com/IrTIQvZUhm
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 27, 2020
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) January 27, 2020
Heroes come and go LEGENDS live forever‼️ #8 #24 pic.twitter.com/sYMG8CKN5b
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 27, 2020
Nooooooooooo God please No!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 26, 2020
Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 26, 2020
I am at a loss for words..Kobe and Gianna you will never be forgotten. What a blessing to see your impact you have had in this world, Kobe. Prayers for the Bryant family. Rest In Peace, little brother and Gigi.. pic.twitter.com/x6EkJaARDD
— Karl Malone (@TheDeliverer_32) January 26, 2020
.@RobinRoberts reflects on interviewing Kobe Bryant the year he was retiring from basketball:
He told her then: "What I've learned is to always keep going…the storm eventually ends and when the storm does end you want to make sure that you're ready." https://t.co/S2BUldqPHr pic.twitter.com/ZeQdFe4g4b
— ABC News (@ABC) January 27, 2020
.@Zionwilliamson speaks on the impact Kobe Bryant had on him growing up & the legacy he leaves behind pic.twitter.com/262dy3tsNg
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 27, 2020
.@ZO2_ honors Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on his shoes before today's game pic.twitter.com/QFaTLxI1hP
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 26, 2020
— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) January 26, 2020
The game has lost a real champion. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Bryant family & the families of those lost today. pic.twitter.com/LLLBMJCUUm
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) January 26, 2020