Condolences brought Dynamo and Barack Obama.
NBA legend, one of the most prominent players in the history of basketball Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash. Bryant is survived by his wife and three children. Kobe’s daughter Gianna-Maria died along with her father.
Well-known athletes, politicians and public figures honored the memory of the player with whom many people associated basketball.
PSG striker Neymar dedicated one of his goals in the 2-0 win over Lille to Kobe. In the 52nd minute of the match, Neymar converted a penalty. After that, the Brazilian approached the camera and showed with his fingers the number 24 – the number under which Bryant played for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Neymar’s club PSG did not stand aside either.
The club would like to express its deepest condolences to his family and friends, to the @lakers and the @NBA family after the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. RIP legend. ?? pic.twitter.com/vKMHmzvK5Z
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 26, 2020
And Dynamo Kiev.
As well as Borussia Dortmund.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Kobe Bryant. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends.
Forever a legend. pic.twitter.com/2lm4GFyJEB
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) January 26, 2020
Players from the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors paid tribute to Kobe Bryant during a regular season game. The Raptors, who won the possession, did not go into the first attack of the match, waiting 24 seconds and passing the possession to the opponent. In turn, the Spurs responded with a similar attack. Note that all this time, the fans, standing on their feet, chanted “Kobe, Kobe.”
National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver has issued a statement regarding the death of legendary Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant. “The NBA family is devastated by the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. For 20 seasons, Kobe has shown us what happens when extraordinary talent is combined with an absolute desire to win. He was one of the most outstanding players in history, ”Silver is quoted as saying by the official Twitter of the NBA.
Barack Obama: “Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an incredible day.”
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
Mike Tyson: The world is mourning. We have lost the Legend.”
I mourn with the world. Lost a legend. no words. I’m messed up. RIP @kobebryant Gianna and the rest of the passengers
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) January 27, 2020
Vladimir Klichko
— Klitschko (@Klitschko) January 27, 2020
Stanislav Medvedenko: “News that I cannot accept. My friend and teammate in the Lakers…R.I.P Mamba.”
Svyatoslav Mikhailyuk: “I can’t find the words.”
Dwayne Johnson: “Love Is Forever”
Love is forever. pic.twitter.com/AtPuLwqtKf
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 26, 2020
Manny Pacquiao: The world has lost a legend today, but the impact and legacy he left will last forever.
The world lost a legend today but the impact and legacy he leaves behind will last forever! #RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/Sp56zAvrht
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) January 26, 2020
Larry Holmes: “We lost a great man and a young lady too soon.”
We lost a great man and young lady far too soon! My condolences to the Bryant family and other families who have suffered a loss in this tragic event. #RIPMamba #legend ???? pic.twitter.com/zI3Ogb6I3A
— Larry Holmes (@LarryHolmes75) January 27, 2020
Donald Trump: “Kobe Bryant, despite being one of the truly great basketball players of all time, was just starting out in life. Melania and I send our condolences to Vanessa and the wonderful Bryant family.
Kobe Bryant, despite being one of the truly great basketball players of all time, was just getting started in life. He loved his family so much, and had such a strong passion for the future. The loss of his beautiful daughter, Gianna, makes this moment even more devastating….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020
Source: Sportarena
