Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant was one of nine people killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in Southern California. Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna was also killed in the crash.
It was a devastating blow to the NBA community that sent shockwaves all the way through the NFL.
The 49ers traveled to Miami on Sunday for Super Bowl LIV, but several players reacted to the heartbreaking news via social media.
KB24 🙏🏾
— tmoore601 (@tarvarius2) January 26, 2020
Wooow this cant be real dawg‼️
— Kwon Alexander (@kwon) January 26, 2020
No no no no no omg
— Jullian Taylor (@JuTaylor8) January 26, 2020
Ain’t no way
— DJ Jones (@djjones_44) January 26, 2020
Just don’t have the words…. #Kobe
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 26, 2020
WHAT! NAHHHH THIS AINT FORREAL!?!?!? @kobebryant ???
— MG (@marquisegoodwin) January 26, 2020
I’m not waiting to do anything the rest of my life. I’m going for it all while I got breath. No more saving the best for last… gotta put my best forward every time! Life can end any second. #RipKobe
— MG (@marquisegoodwin) January 26, 2020
That hurts so bad
— Keaundre Greenlaw (@DreGreenlaw) January 26, 2020
If Kobe can go we all can.. life is a blessing but it’s temporary
— Keaundre Greenlaw (@DreGreenlaw) January 26, 2020
This man was a real love super hero
— Jullian Taylor (@JuTaylor8) January 26, 2020
🙏🏾🖤 🐍 🙏🏾🖤🐍🙏🏾🖤🐍🙏🏾🖤🐍🙏🏾🖤🐍🙏🏾🖤🐍🙏🏾🖤🐍🙏🏾🖤🐍🙏🏾🖤
— Damontre' Moore (@tmoore94) January 26, 2020
Sending prayers out to the Bryant family and the other victim(s) family effected by this tragic event!!!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾— Damontre' Moore (@tmoore94) January 26, 2020
Had the pleasure of listening to Kobe speak a year ago. He talked about striving to be just as good of a husband and father as he was a basketball player. This one hurts. Praying for the Bryants and all the families effected. #RIPMamba
— Jordan Matthews (@jmattjmattjmatt) January 26, 2020
This is leadership. After a long speech Kobe took time to congratulate my wife on her pregnancy and wish her good luck on training post delivery. He was Cheyna’s favorite athlete growing up. My son was born on 8/24. Thanks Brother 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/xuLWsfQkWg
— Jordan Matthews (@jmattjmattjmatt) January 27, 2020
That’s why I wake up happy everyday and give thanks to the man above because I know tomorrow ain’t promise! Enjoy life to the fullest!
— Kwon Alexander (@kwon) January 26, 2020
Not the Mamba…😰
Doesn't seem real… #RIPKobeBryant❤— Jaquiski ‘Quaski’ Tartt (@Quaski29) January 26, 2020
i dont want a world without kobe
— dante (@dmainy_13) January 26, 2020
this sht is way too sad
— dante (@dmainy_13) January 26, 2020
bro BEAN
— dante (@dmainy_13) January 26, 2020
Unbelievable … https://t.co/wiPpv9uE0a
— George Kittle (@gkittle46) January 26, 2020
RIP to Kobe and his daughter Gigi, And I’m so sorry to anyone else injured that was involved in the crash. This is horrible and tough to put into words. Only thing I can say is many condolences to the families and they will be in my prayers.
— Ronald Blair III (@superblair) January 26, 2020
A legend gone too soon.
With heavy hearts we send our condolences to the Bryant Family after the tragic loss of Kobe & Gianna. Prayers for all the families who lost a loved one 🙏 #RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/i8U5936UuC
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 26, 2020
So so sad. Doesn’t even feel real. RIP Kobe and Gianna🙏🏾💔 pic.twitter.com/GtlfwxCiiY
— Fred Warner (@fred_warner) January 27, 2020
Just landed in Miami… heart’s heavy after the passing of a true legend. Truly cannot believe it. Thank you for everything!! True inspiration! #RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/fPObvGClzQ
— Raheem Mostert (@RMos_8Ball) January 27, 2020
Kobe…legends never die we appreciate everything you given us I still can’t believe this
— Jerick Mckinnon (@JetMckinnon1) January 27, 2020
Kobe you an icon bruh !!!
— Jerick Mckinnon (@JetMckinnon1) January 27, 2020
Devastating😞 Praying for everyone with loved ones in this tragedy. Please hold the ones close to you so tight. pic.twitter.com/3J0FJSaqoB
— Solomon Thomas (@SollyThomas90) January 27, 2020
This hurts, this one really hurts.. RIP Gigi & Kobe
— DJ_2Great (@D7_Reed) January 27, 2020
