Athletes Deaths Thread

[thepharoah 2,405]

guys i still see that espn and bleacher report didn't talk about this incident does any site confirmed the death ? 

[heywoodu 15,135]

1 minute ago, thepharoah said:

guys i still see that espn and bleacher report didn't talk about this incident does any site confirmed the death ? 

 

Sadly TMZ, shitty as celebrity sites like this may be, is generally not known to be wrong. Also: reporters from among others ESPN have mentioned it has been confirmed to them by local law enforcement.

[heywoodu 15,135]

By the way, there were 3 others on board, none survived..

[crovitlaci 177]

TMZ

[thepharoah 2,405]

this's one of saddest days in history of basketball and yes unfortunately sites are confirming the incident 

[phelps 7,674]

I'm totally shocked...

 

one of my favourite athletes all time, pound for pound...

 

the accident happened a couple of hours ago in Calabasas, California...the helicopter he was flying with crashed and took fire, leaving no chance to Kobe and the other members of the crew (apparently there are 4 more deads other than Kobe)...

[bmo 194]

Kobe Bryant is an absolute legend. I would make it a priority to watch Kobe and the Lakers whenever he was on tv. I stopped watching the NBA as much when he retired. He introduced me to basketball. He will be missed!! RIP KOBE

[heywoodu 15,135]

Apparently ABC News came with a rumour (?) saying his daughters were on the helicopter as well..

[Olympian1010 7,972]

I’m saving my memories of Kobe for the podcast today, but this is such a shock. I’d been hard at work trying to put together some results books for 2019 African Games, and @Vojthas messaged me. I’d be offline for so long, and it’s just unbelievable. Really holding back tears right now.

[mihamiha 124]

RIP Kobe