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From Shaquille O'Neal to Drake, NBA Fans React to the Shocking Death of Kobe Bryant
NBA fans from all walks of life honored the legendary Kobe Bryant.
The world is in shock with the news that all-time NBA great Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash outside of Calabasas, CA on Sunday, January 26th. He was 41-years-old.
Kobe spent the entirety of his 20-year career as a Los Angeles Laker, wining five championships and one MVP in the process. When he retired at the end of the 2016-2017 season, he wrapped up his career third on the all-time scoring list, racking up 33,643 points.
In a cruel twist, LeBron James just surpassed Kobe in points scored all-time last night during a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Kobe was in attendance and congratulated LeBron.
As soon as TMZ broke the news, NBA fans all across the world went to social media to post their respects for the NBA legend. From Drake to Questlove to Dwyane Wade to Cardi B, here is how fans reacted to the shocking death of Kobe.
Drake
Kehlani
Ex-Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade
\u201cDwyane Wade reacts to the death of Kobe Bryant \ud83d\udc94\n\n\u201d— NBA SKITS (@NBA SKITS) 1580090541
Miami Heat player Goran Dragi
Martin Lawrence
Chuck D
Bill Russell
John Legend
\u201cI'm so sad and stunned right now. In Staples Arena, where Kobe created so many memories for all of us, preparing to pay tribute to another brilliant man we lost too soon, Nipsey Hussle. Life can be so brutal and senseless sometimes. Hold on to your loved ones. We miss you, Kobe\u201d— John Legend (@John Legend) 1580071133
Hall-of-Famer Scottie Pippen
Justin Bieber
Big Boi
Dominique Wilkins
2 Chainz
\u201cHeart broken\u201d— Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@Tity Boi (2 Chainz)) 1580071816
Pharrell Williams
\u201cThe world lost a giant today \nRest In Peace Kobe Bryant. Also praying for the other passengers that we lost and their families.\u201d— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell Williams) 1580071798
Questlove
Meek Mill
Jhen Aiko
\u201clife is so fragile. be kind, be present \ud83d\ude14\u201d— Jhen\u00e9 Aiko Efuru Chilombo (@Jhen\u00e9 Aiko Efuru Chilombo) 1580072446
Pusha-T
Joe Biden
Ice-T
Joel Oritz
\u201cDamn mannnnn... Really, really, really sad day. \ud83d\ude22\ud83d\ude22\ud83d\ude22\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc Rest up Kobe and those who lost their lives in that tragic accident. God Bless\u201d— Joell Ortiz (@Joell Ortiz) 1580072769
NBA Hall-of-Famer Dennis Rodman
Andre Drummond
\u201cThis can\u2019t be true .......\u201d— Andre Drummond (@Andre Drummond) 1580068067
Kevin Love
Joel Embiid
\u201cMan I don\u2019t even know where to start\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I\u2019m so FREAKING SAD right now!!!! \n\nRIP LEGEND\u201d— Joel \u201cTroel\u201d Embiid (@Joel \u201cTroel\u201d Embiid) 1580069704
Quavo
Tyga
Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George
Ex-San Antonio Spur Manu Ginobili
Ex-Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce
\u201cThis is not real right now\u201d— Paul Pierce (@Paul Pierce) 1580068245
Ex-Los Angeles great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Rick Ross
\u201cKobe \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udfff\u201d— Yung R\u00e9nz\u00e9l \ud83d\udc51 (@Yung R\u00e9nz\u00e9l \ud83d\udc51) 1580067812
Big Sean
Ludacris
Ex- Lakers teammate Shaquille O'Neal
Cardi B
Doc Rivers
Barack Obama
Kanye West
Magic Johnson
Ex-Lakers teammate Lamar Odom
Allen Iverson
Nas
Tiger Woods
\u201cTiger Woods reflects on the tragic passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.\u201d— PGA TOUR (@PGA TOUR) 1580080209
