Colts players react to death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant

The sports world was shaken greatly on Sunday afternoon when the news broke that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in California.

Bryant became a legend in the NBA, but his impact was felt across the sports world. Children playing football, basketball and baseball looked up to the competitor that Bryant was throughout his Hall of Fame career.

Bryant was 41-years-old. He had an impact on athletes across sports, and Colts’ players reacted to the news on Twitter.

This brings tears to my eyes man… no way man. 👑8-24👑

— Ben Banogu (@benbanogu) January 26, 2020

Oh my…. a legend . Gone smhhhh

— Zachary Pascal (@ZachPascal6) January 26, 2020

Speechless 😞 #mamba https://t.co/gAsYUTg3sU

— Pierre Desir (@pierre_desir) January 26, 2020

no no no no no. 🥺🥺🥺🥺 this can’t be.

— Kenny Moore II (@KennyKennyMoe3) January 26, 2020

ASAP. RIP Kobe🥺 https://t.co/CbqcV8pP2Q

— Kenny Moore II (@KennyKennyMoe3) January 26, 2020

I’m at a loss for words. My childhood hero & the reason I played basketball. RIP Kobe 😢

— Mo Alie-Cox (@MoAlie81) January 26, 2020

Hell naw‼️

— Jacoby Brissett (@JBrissett12) January 26, 2020

The ultimate competitor.. a savage on the court. One of the 🐐’s, who was transitioning to life after basketball in beautiful fashion.

I enjoyed watching him become super dad & I was looking forward to everything else he’d accomplish and contribute to our world

I’m bummed.

RIP pic.twitter.com/x03isRS2le

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 26, 2020

I can’t process this Kobe news. #MambaForever pic.twitter.com/0Sd2TNuLRa

— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) January 26, 2020

Really don’t wanna believe this

— Mo Alie-Cox (@MoAlie81) January 26, 2020

We really just lost an Icon..

— Daurice Fountain (@Reece_JMM) January 26, 2020

This one tough ..#RIP24

— Javon Patterson (@JPatterson__8) January 26, 2020

Wow bro

— Marlon Mack (@Marlon_Mack25) January 26, 2020

This one gave me chills… Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant✝️🙏🏾

— Marcus D. Johnson (@Mojomdj) January 26, 2020

What !?!?

— Quincy Wilson (@dc_wilson954) January 26, 2020

I’m hurt can’t even lie. #RIPKobe

— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) January 26, 2020

This can’t be real…

— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) January 26, 2020

I wanted to meet Kobe someday because we shared the same birthday! That alone was inspiration to have a Mamba Mentality. #RIPKobe 🙏🏾🙏🏾

— Kenny Moore II (@KennyKennyMoe3) January 26, 2020