NBA fans of Kobe Bryant are in complete shock after hearing about his death when he was traveling in his private helicopter with three other people as it went down in California Sunday morning. Seconds later, a fire broke out to which Emergency personnel respond. However, no one survived, and a total of five have sadly passed away. Venessa Bryant was not on board at the time.
According to TMZ, the helicopter tat Brant aboarded was registered to him for years when he was a key player for the Lakers. Everyone surrounded to Bryant knew him for his commute from Newport Beach, California to the Staples Center in DTLA in Sikorsky helicopter, TMZ also reported.
his wife Vanessa, along with their daughters; Natalia and Bianca followed by their newborn Capri have survived. His other daughter, Gianna, also passed away.
Everyone recognized Bryant as a star player for the LA Lakers, and the greatest of all time. Furthermore, Bryant made its to 18 All-Star teams within his 20 year NBA career. In 1996, he was a first round draft pick. Afterwards, he went on to win 5 championships, 2 NBA Finals MVPs, and being the league MVP in '08
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Both of Bryan't famously Lakers jersey were retired at number 8 and 24. He was the only player to receive both numbers as a honor. Bryant was 41 years old.
Update:
Shaquille O'Neal posted a tribute to Kobe, expressing...
"There’s no words to express the pain I’m going through now with this tragic and sad moment of loosing my friend, my brother, my partner in winning championships, my dude and my homie."
Nine victims confirmed dead
Kobe Bryant
Gianna Bryant
John Altobelli - Father of Alyssa
Keri Altobelli - Mom of Alyssa
Alyssa Altobelli - Mamba Teammate
Christina Mauser - Coach
Sarah Chester - Mom of Payton
Payton Chester - Mamba Teammate
Ara Zobayan - Pilot
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