Storm In A Teacup: RIP Kobe Bryant

Storm In A Teacup 01.26.20	It was fun watching him in the early 2000s. Basketball will be shook for months if not years
SharkTooth 01.26.20	I'm really hoping the reports are false
adr 01.26.20	wtf
brainmelter 01.26.20	I’m shook. Can’t believe it honestly
Storm In A Teacup 01.26.20	Doesn't look false but I hope so. We know it's his helicopter. We know he was on board.
Scoot 01.26.20	this is the most tragic celebrity death in a long time rip kobe
heyadam 01.26.20	fucking wild. I spent so much time in LA and saw his jersey everywhere pretty much everyday. so surreal
Source 01.26.20	wow rip
Source 01.26.20	the day after lebron passed him also
evilford 01.26.20	Definitely surreal. Rip
Calc 01.26.20	I'm legit shocked by this. Wow.....
Keynote23 01.26.20	Yeah wow legit shook by the news, this is where music helps the most
Storm In A Teacup 01.26.20	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCH-owsrC-A
robertsona 01.26.20	this shit is bananas
rockandmetaljunkie 01.26.20	horrible news, i can't believe it...
rockandmetaljunkie 01.26.20	and i'm also reading his 4 daughters were with him horrible shit, just horrible
Storm In A Teacup 01.26.20	his daughters were not on there with him.
robertsona 01.26.20	lots of shit floating around but yeah apparently the daughters are OK...
Zig 01.26.20	Sad news. Grew up watching that legend play. RIP
Conmaniac 01.26.20	One of the first NBA stars of my generation growing up watching basketball. Hard rip
JeetJeet 01.26.20	The kinda news that just fucks your day up. RIP to the legend.
SharkTooth 01.26.20	nah one of the daughters is dead 3 of them are ok
Scoot 01.26.20	holy fuck his kid died too this is unspeakably awful
robertsona 01.26.20	you're right, gianna bryant 13 years old died that's cfuckin g nuts
adr 01.26.20	stop spreading disgusting rumours and wait for confirmation jesus
robertsona 01.26.20	I mean whatever we're not on twitter here like six people are going to see it but TMZ updated their headline to say that the daughter died and they were the ones who scooped it. I sort of uhhh. "trust" TMZ I guess
Thalassic 01.26.20	Absolutely horrible news Hard RIP
anarchistfish 01.26.20	His daughter too. Just like vichai. Fuck helicopters man
RogueNine 01.26.20	When you wind up for a big shot, you shout "Kobe!" No explanation needed. Hard RIP.
Relinquished 01.26.20	this is so dumb RIP hard
robertsona 01.26.20	fwiw adrian wojnarowski confirms that his daughter died. that shit is fucking rough jesus christ
adr 01.26.20	devasting, RIP
Keyblade 01.26.20	never had a celebrity death hit me like this. this is so tragic
JayEnder 01.26.20	Fucking tragic. I'm still in disbelief. RIP to Kobe and his daughter.
MO 01.26.20	fucking terrible ugh 2016 rearing it's ugly head again
SmashIsTheWay94 01.26.20	unbelievable. my first thought was that this has to be a hoax, but I guess not. RIP to Kobe and his daughter
botb 01.26.20	So sad. RIP.
Keyblade 01.26.20	"2016 rearing it's ugly head again" ?
JayEnder 01.26.20	There were many celebrity deaths in 2016. Pretty sure that's what he meant.
AnimalsAsSummit 01.26.20	He means that 2016 sucked when Trump got elected and Kobe dying also sucks too (I think thats what he means) RIP
Keyblade 01.26.20	oh yea I forgot about that. there were a lot that year true
AnimalsAsSummit 01.26.20	Bowie too
MO 01.26.20	yea what Jay said
Keyblade 01.26.20	isnt 2016 the year Kobe retired
neekafat 01.26.20	had no idea people still said shook until this thread
outliers 01.26.20	God damnit the number of passengers who died is up to 8
Egarran 01.26.20	Please explain an ignorant eurotrash why this is a huge deal.
Aberf 01.26.20	Death is near after all. RIP
Valkoor952 01.26.20	"Please explain an ignorant eurotrash why this is a huge deal" Because it's an American celebrity and the death of American celebrities is a huge deal
gschwen 01.26.20	"Please explain an ignorant eurotrash why this is a huge deal" "Because it's an American celebrity and the death of American celebrities is a huge deal" It's more than that. Kobe was one of the best players in basketball history, at least top 10 ever to play the game. Tragically died in a helicopter crash at 41. I feel like this doesn't need much explanation. I dunno how to compare it to anything that Eurotrash would identify with; maybe if Ronaldinho died in a helicopter crash.
Keyblade 01.26.20	yea like if zidane and his son died in a crash
Calc 01.26.20	actually thought the cool kids would come in by now and try to belittle the situation. bravo folks.
Egarran 01.26.20	>yea like if zidane and his son died in a crash Haha thanks, I like that you threw in his son. Ronaldinho = Ronaldo I suppose.
Tyler. 01.26.20	Please explain an ignorant eurotrash why this is a huge deal. i feel like it isnt that hard to figure out
outliers 01.26.20	"Because it's an American celebrity and the death of American celebrities is a huge deal" Yikes.
Egarran 01.26.20	I figured it out tyler He played his entire, 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won five championships with the team and was named an All-Star on 18 occasions. He retired in 2016 as the NBA’s third-highest all-time scorer. He also won gold medals with Team USA at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. "For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning. He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary: five NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, 18 NBA All-Star selections, and two Olympic gold medals."
Valkoor952 01.26.20	I mean hard RIP to the man and his daughter and all my respect, I recognize his talent and achievements. What I said is still undeniably true, outside of their relatives or friends people care more and get infatuated more about the death of celebrities than almost anyone else on the planet.
Tyler. 01.26.20	glad u got it
sixdegrees 01.27.20	damn Rip
oltnabrick 01.27.20	"What I said is still undeniably true, outside of their relatives or friends people care more and get infatuated more about the death of celebrities than almost anyone else on the planet." shut the fuck up you fucking loser. no ones gonna care at all when you die!
JayEnder 01.27.20	is that really necessary
oltnabrick 01.27.20	yes~
JeetJeet 01.27.20	Damn Valk its almost like you have zero clue what empathy is
RolyPoly 01.27.20	Hes a trump supporter what do you expect
RogueNine 01.27.20	Here you go, Calc.
SitarHero 01.27.20	"outside of their relatives or friends people care more and get infatuated more about the death of celebrities than almost anyone else on the planet." WTF? Why are you even in this thread dude. I mean, I hated Kobe about as much as anyone can hate a celebrity/athlete and even I understand how much joy and inspiration he gave to millions of other people around the world. RIP to him and his daughter and the other people on that helicopter. I can't even process what his family must be going through right now.
oltnabrick 01.27.20	"I mean, I hated Kobe about as much as anyone can hate a celebrity/athlete" fuck off who cares what you think?
Valkoor952 01.27.20	"shut the fuck up you fucking loser. no ones gonna care at all when you die!" pathetic "WTF? Why are you even in this thread dude. I mean, I hated Kobe about as much as anyone can hate a celebrity/athlete and even I understand how much joy and inspiration he gave to millions of other people around the world." Good, cause I don't hate Kobe and I agree with pretty much everything you said, literally nothing of what I said is controversial, people love to pull out the pitchforks though. "Damn Valk its almost like you have zero clue what empathy is" It's almost like you can't read 5 comments above you
oltnabrick 01.27.20	pathetic
Valkoor952 01.27.20	""I mean, I hated Kobe about as much as anyone can hate a celebrity/athlete" fuck off who cares what you think?" u need some counseling g
Dewinged 01.27.20	RIP, not only the world has lost a legend that still had so much to do in his life, but also it's utterly sad that his 13 year old daughter died too. Truly, devastating news. Best wishes for his family.
ArsMoriendi 01.27.20	He was super young and that's one hell of a tragic way to go. RIP
fromtheinside 01.27.20	I'm really broken up about this
JoeTex 01.27.20	RIP
KjSwantko 01.27.20	"this is the most tragic celebrity death in a long time" Well yeah most celebrities are worthless human beings. Kobe seemed to be a good dude though, agreed. RIP.
nolerthebowler 01.27.20	thought he was older than 41... He was one of the coolest guys to ever play basketball, inspired so many kids to play.
SowingSeason 01.27.20	RIP. Dude was a phenomenal athlete and a class act.
butt. 01.27.20	always pretty surreal seeing headlines like that. didn't realize how young the dude was, he's been a household basketball name for as long as I can remember.
SowingSeason 01.27.20	he was drafted super young (17 iirc), so it makes sense that it would seem he's been around forever
NorwichScene 01.27.20	RIP
Durrzo 01.27.20	I did a double take when I saw the article title on Reddit. "There's no way I read that name right." A helicopter crash, and his kid died too? Jesus that's rough. I don't even watch basketball, but I've seen this guy's influence on the people around me since I was a kid. One of those larger than life superstars. This is some really sad shit.
Egarran 01.27.20	> I've seen this guy's influence on the people around me Please elaborate. Damn, read this if you feel like crying: https://theathletic.com/1563301/2020/01/26/remembering-gigi-bryant-2006-2020/
SpiritCrusher2 01.27.20	make 2020 end already, this is too much. hardest rip ever man
TheNotrap 01.27.20	I had stopped following NBA when Kobe emerged, but I know he's one of the greatest. RIP
BigHans 01.27.20	Easily one of the top 7 basketball players to ever live. 2nd most swagger, after Jordan. They guy had balls the size of a galaxy. I lived in LA for a couple of years,it was actually during the time when he was in trouble and also feuding with Shaq, but I can tell you that is is a absolute GOD there. In a town bursting with celebs, Kobe was worshipped the most. Was shocked and sad to hear the first news that he passed, which gave way to devastation when I found about out the kids on board. Hard fucking RIP.
EyesWideShut 01.27.20	RIP to Kobe aka The Black Mamba! He played the game his way and was the closest to Jordan that this generation will ever see. Unparalleled work ethic and dedication. That legendary 81 point game !! Kobe was loved across the world, especially Europe.
manosg 01.27.20	I'm in a state of shock and disbelief, since I learned the news. It's not that Kobe played and brought so much success to the team that I support; It's the fact that back in 1996 and to my 13 year old self who was going almost everywhere with a basketball in his hands, Kobe was an inspiration. If he can make it, I can make too. Bought his shoes, hang his posters in my room, copied his moves. Growing up, I admired his hard-working, refuse-to-lose, no-shit attitude. When he retired from basketball, he was again an inspiration for all of his activities. Today a part of my childhood just disappeared, and to learn that young kids also lost their lives in the accident is heartbreaking. RIP
SpiritCrusher2 01.27.20	"Please explain an ignorant eurotrash why this is a huge deal" hey, fellow eurotrash here. this doesn't have to do anything with you being eurotrash, it's just that you're not a fan of basketball. because if you were, it wouldn't matter where are you from, you'd be sad af rn because you'd know how special Kobe was
Egarran 01.27.20	I'm sad bc my sputbros are sad
Keyblade 01.27.20	it's like if Messi retired this year, then 3 years later this happened except basketball isn't as much of a global game as football and is really tight knit, so like that x2 probably