Cricketing world pays tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant after his tragic death
The sporting world was rocked by the tragic news of basketball legend Kobe Bryant’s tragic death in the early hours of Monday morning. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles. A total of 9 people passed away, including Bryant’s teenage 13-year old daughter Gianna.
‘Mamba’ as he was fondly called was regarded as one of the greatest icons in the history of the sport. He spent his entire 20-year career playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, operating as a shooting guard. He won 5 NBA titles with the franchise, was an 18-time All-Star and was named NBA’s MVP in 2008. He accumulated 33,643 points in his career, featuring on 4th position in the all-time list. He retired from the game in 2016, with his final match against the Utah Jazz forever etched in history. He scored a season-high 60 points in the contest, with the world again left in awe of his genius.
After the news of his demise broke out, sporting superstars from across the globe started to pay him tribute on their social media accounts. Cricketers too paid their heartfelt tributes to an icon, who was taken away from this world too soon.
Here we take a look at a few of them:
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Gone too soon. Rest in peace legend. #KobeBryant 👑 pic.twitter.com/zU1FZrXri8
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 27, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bryant Family and others involved in the tragedy. Kobe was an icon and an inspiration for many athletes. His unfortunate passing is a loss to world sports. #RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/4nbSBbhW46
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 27, 2020
Like everyone, I’m stunned, shocked and saddened to hear the horrific news about Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter who died in a helicopter crash. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this extremely sad time ! #RIPKobeBryant
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 26, 2020
For many people, Kobe was basketball in their growing up years, many became NBA fans because of Kobe. May him and his young daughter, Gianna rest in peace #MambaForever pic.twitter.com/xoJp3vglk0
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 27, 2020
Legends live on through the legacy they leave behind to inspire the world. A big big loss. RIP #KobeBryant, May god give strength to your family. pic.twitter.com/uL0y9rclR1
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 27, 2020
A true legend of the sporting world!
Rest In Peace dear Kobe and his daughter. May the family have immense strength to overcome this sad time. #RIPLegend pic.twitter.com/N8WDGZCHK1
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) January 26, 2020
Absolutely devastated by the tragic news of Kobe Bryant and his daughter. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans across the globe #KobeBryantRIP #KobeForever #Kobe pic.twitter.com/gPQcfDehUl
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) January 27, 2020
Rest in peace Kobe and his daughter and also the victims of the helicopter crash. Devastated 💔 pic.twitter.com/6vno0IZ3uK
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) January 27, 2020
Saddened to hear about the tragic demise of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna & others on-board the helicopter.
My condolences to his family, friends and fans across the world. #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/N8B4Tcr4KU— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 27, 2020
Kobe Bryant may be gone but he will live in the hearts of millions for years to come.
