Cardinals players react to death of NBA star Kobe Bryant

Just before the Pro Bowl began on Sunday came tragic news in the sports world. Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash along with one of his daughters in Calabasas, California.

Although he played in the NBA, he was a star for many NFL players and the impact was felt among players across the league. Many Arizona Cardinals players reacted to the news.

No Words. #RIPMamba #RIPGianna 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/1xPlgGVmBP

— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) January 26, 2020

This one hurt, one of the greatest competitors of all Time. I was only a lakers fan because of you. Rest In Peace Kobe 🙏🏾

— Haason Reddick #43 (@Haason7Reddick) January 26, 2020

Legends never die.

— Hakeem Butler (@410Keem) January 26, 2020

I used to watch the Kobe System videos religiously.

— Hakeem Butler (@410Keem) January 26, 2020

This really shook the earth dawg. This not just an LA thing.

— Hakeem Butler (@410Keem) January 26, 2020

Smh.. Rest In Peace Mamba! #legend

— Pharoh Cooper (@KingTutt_chdown) January 26, 2020

It can’t be 😰…….never getting on a helicopter again!! #RIPKobe

— David Johnson (@DavidJohnson31) January 26, 2020

R.I.P Kobe.. this is devastating💔

— Christian Kirk (@ckirk) January 26, 2020

Praying for the Bryant family. This is absolutely disheartening.

— D.J. Humphries (@74_hump) January 26, 2020

This is the saddest thing about Kobe! RIP to one of the greatest

— AQ Shipley (@aqshipley) January 26, 2020

Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Kobe. This is awful news.

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