RIP Kobe

[Drcats2025]

Idol worshipping much? I’m not having any of that BS. The 1% of the wealthiest live a life of luxury that none of us will ever comprehend.

When you’re so wealthy that’s it’s common practice to fly around in jets and helicopters to grab a burger or a daughters practice then you accepted the risk. It’s called risk times exposure.

You’re a sorry sack of marbles.

 

[jameslee32]

When 9 lives are lost, the story becomes more than just about sports and celebrity. I think Kobe would have wanted more people to mourn and understand these other families as well as Gigi. Since 9/11, death and war has become too routine anyway. All families mourn losses whether in Iraq or LA. Celebrity, soldier or ordinary citizen. We hurt when they hurt.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

Ten years ago, if MJ had perished in a tragic accident, I feel Kobe would have no issue cancelling a basketball game. Of course, my opinion only.

 

[Crankdatmustard_rivals66299]

There are now photos from two gentlemen who were on this hillside mountain biking that were a few hundred feet from where the crash happened. It literally occured right in front of them.

https://nypost.com/2020/01/28/pictures-show-kobe-bryants-helicopter-in-ball-of-fire/

There is also an excellent recap of the events as they unfolded by the LA Times

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-28/the-last-flight-of-kobe-bryant

 

[STL_Cat]

Agonizing. All you can hope for those poor souls is that their deaths were fast and painless. Just unspeakably tragic.

 

[Crankdatmustard_rivals66299]

And now also video of the chopper circling waiting on instructions from Burbank ATC. Crashed around 30 min later

https://nypost.com/2020/01/28/kobe-...dale-before-deadly-crash-in-eyewitness-video/

 

[FrankUnderwood]

Let people grieve and pay their respects. It’s not that hard. Put your personal bias aside. I take it you don’t have children, or take them for granted if you do. It’s more than just Kobe the basketball player here. And yes people die everyday, but everyone knew Kobe, so this one hits harder than a random travesty. Get off your effing high horse.

Multiple families and people were affected yesterday (i think 9 people total on the helicopter)

Absolutely devastating and heartbreaking.

 

[FrankUnderwood]

I had a debate with a buddy about who to pick in the NBA right now to create the best player. He picked LeBron for his "killer instinct". I couldn't disagree more. LeBron is a very gifted player, but I wouldn't ever say he had a killer instinct. That was all Kobe. Dude would kill his own mom and yours to win a game. The guy would speak in Spanish or Italian certain to teammates so opponents didn't know what he was planning.

They both have killer instincts.

 

[travisbickle_rivals252984]

There are now photos from two gentlemen who were on this hillside mountain biking that were a few hundred feet from where the crash happened. It literally occured right in front of them.

https://nypost.com/2020/01/28/pictures-show-kobe-bryants-helicopter-in-ball-of-fire/

There is also an excellent recap of the events as they unfolded by the LA Times

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-28/the-last-flight-of-kobe-bryant

I truly hope their deaths were instant. That is horrific.

 

[liveblue92]

I wrote the following Facebook post the day of Kobe's retirement back in 2016. Poured my heart out then, but it means even more now:

If you grow up in Kentucky, you're more than likely a basketball fan and if you know my family, you certainly know that's the case with us. Well, when my dad was growing up, this place was Celtics country and almost everyone rooted for Boston. That is, except for him. Amazed by the play of Magic Johnson, James Worthy, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, he became a loyal Lakers fan. Those guys inspired him on and off the court and because of that, he passed his Laker fandom on to my brother and I. I was too young to really know anything about the sport at the time, but at five years old I can remember us wearing Laker uniforms playing around the house as "Shaq Daddy and Kobe Bryant".

Well, as I grew older, I started to play and study the game myself like most kids here do. Before you knew it, I had latched on to Kobe like my father did with the Lakers of his generation. Just like he looked up to Magic, Worthy, and Kareem, I looked up to Kobe. Whether it be playing the sport or in everyday life, I've idolized Kobe as much as anyone possibly could. I used to mimic his moves when we'd play pickup on the goal at home. I took game-winners (and still do) with him on video games. I memorized every word of Lil Wayne's song about him and sang it nonstop. I tuned in to watch him every time the Lakers were on national TV, even if it meant going crazy in my grandparents' living room when we won game four in 2006. Or cussing up a storm when we got down early against Boston in game seven in 2010. Or being speechless when we came back to win the championship that same game and watching him celebrate on the scorer's table afterwards with "I Love L.A." blasting in the background.

In times when I'd get down, I'd pull up some of his highlights and be mesmerized by his mentality, toughness, and ability, completely forgetting about the current situation. When I'm stressed or aggravated, I always ask myself "What would Kobe do?" then continue to press on and succeed because that's exactly what he'd do. Kobe Bean Bryant has no earthly idea who I am, but he's impacted my life in a way that's hard to describe, even in a long-winded post such as this one.

So, #ThankYouKobe. Thank you for everything you've given to the Los Angeles Lakers these past twenty years. Thank you for all of the memories you have given your fans across the globe, just a few of which are shown here. Thank you for all of the game-winners, rage faces, dunks, championships, and every other spectacular thing you done on the basketball floor. Thank you for getting me through some of the toughest times of my life. Thank you for inspiring us all to believe in ourselves and become the best we can be. I know it's a cliche thing to say, but you truly are the Michael Jordan of our generation.

One of these days, if I'm lucky, I'll be able to have a child of my own. I don't know if they'll even like to play basketball, but I can guarantee they'll be a Lakers fan. Why? As the greatness of the Showtime Lakers enabled my dad to pass his fandom to me, the legend of Kobe Bryant will allow me to do the same for them. And if their favorite Laker happens to be as special as mine was, the family tradition is in great hands.

Here's to you, Mamba. I hope you enjoy your retirement as much as I have your career. You certainly deserve it. You may not lace up your sneakers anymore after tonight, but you'll never be forgotten, because heroes come and go, but legends live forever.

Once again, #ThankYouKobe. Thank you for everything.

RIP Kobe

Awesome post.

 

[liveblue92]

Idol worshipping much? I’m not having any of that BS. The 1% of the wealthiest live a life of luxury that none of us will ever comprehend.

When you’re so wealthy that’s it’s common practice to fly around in jets and helicopters to grab a burger or a daughters practice then you accepted the risk. It’s called risk times exposure.

You have knowingly posted this drivel with the consequences in mind, thus accepting the risk of me telling you to promptly go f**k yourself.

 

[Baller Cal]

I couldn't imagine putting my life and my daughter's life in the hands of a pilot multiple days a week. Just seems crazy to me. Like controlling my own destiny. I understand he did it to spend more time with his kids, so its understandable.

 

[JBHolmesfan]

I couldn't imagine putting my life and my daughter's life in the hands of a pilot multiple days a week. Just seems crazy to me. Like controlling my own destiny. I understand he did it to spend more time with his kids, so its understandable.

Every time we drive a car we’re putting our lives and the lives of anyone in the car with us in the hands of many more people than just 1.

 

[KentuckyCat420]

Kobe/MJ and the killer instinct is what separates them from LeBron.

I heard Kornheiser say it best the other day and I’m paraphrasing “In a day and age when all the stars do is complain about wanting better teammates and forming super teams, Kobe and MJ were so cocky and confident they preferred to play you 1 on 5 because they just knew they were better than everyone else.”

 

[king of cali]

Kobe/MJ and the killer instinct is what separates them from LeBron.

I heard Kornheiser say it best the other day and I’m paraphrasing “In a day and age when all the stars do is complain about wanting better teammates and forming super teams, Kobe and MJ were so cocky and confident they preferred to play you 1 on 5 because they just knew they were better than everyone else.”

Kornheiser is full of it because both MJ and Kobe complained about their teammates plenty.

LeBron has a killer instinct, it just manifests itself in a different. His empowers his teammates rather than take on everyone 1 on 5. But he can do that also, as his run in the 2018 playoffs would attest.

 

[Baller Cal]

Every time we drive a car we’re putting our lives and the lives of anyone in the car with us in the hands of many more people than just 1.

Yeah, but there a chance of walking away from a car accident. Walking away from a mistake made by a pilot? Nope. But I hear ya. Definitely not worth debating. Sad story.

 

[KentuckyCat420]

Kornheiser is full of it because both MJ and Kobe complained about their teammates plenty.

LeBron has a killer instinct, it just manifests itself in a different. His empowers his teammates rather than take on everyone 1 on 5. But he can do that also, as his run in the 2018 playoffs would attest.

MJ had the same running mate in Pippen and basically a team full of role players his entire career.

Kobe RAN OFF his best teammate, he complained that he wanted him gone not wanting more talent around him.

LeBron will make the right basketball play with the game on the line, Kobe would just go win it for his team because he trusted his ability over everything else. The guy wanted to win more than everybody he played against, so he usually did.

LeBron is the best all around player to ever step on the court, but Kobe and obviously MJ had a competitive fire to them and win at all costs attitude that LeBron simply doesn’t have.

 

[420grover]

MJ had the same running mate in Pippen and basically a team full of role players his entire career.

Kobe RAN OFF his best teammate, he complained that he wanted him gone not wanting more talent around him.

LeBron will make the right basketball play with the game on the line, Kobe would just go win it for his team because he trusted his ability over everything else. The guy wanted to win more than everybody he played against, so he usually did.

LeBron is the best all around player to ever step on the court, but Kobe and obviously MJ had a competitive fire to them and win at all costs attitude that LeBron simply doesn’t have.

I agree. I think a lot of it has to with the fact that Lebron is a genuinely nice guy that wants people to like him. Kobe and MJ are arrogant asses that don't give a damn what you think.

 

[Baller Cal]

I truly hope their deaths were instant. That is horrific.

Gotta believe it was instant, hitting a mountain at well over 100 MPH. Hopefully they never even saw the mountain through the fog and never had even a minute to say "we're getting ready to die".

 

[Bkocats]

Gotta believe it was instant, hitting a mountain at well over 100 MPH. Hopefully they never even saw the mountain through the fog and never had even a minute to say "we're getting ready to die".

That’s what I’ve been praying for
Haven’t slept well because of the thoughts those babies might have known what was coming and their last moments were spent in abject terror

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

I couldn't imagine putting my life and my daughter's life in the hands of a pilot multiple days a week. Just seems crazy to me. Like controlling my own destiny. I understand he did it to spend more time with his kids, so its understandable.

When you look up the chopper...seemed like it flew 2,3,4 or more times a week all around the LA area. Maybe not all Kobe (it wasn't registered to him...to a company in Van Nuys...but perhaps a Kobe company)...maybe other people making trips doing business in his behalf. But I agree with you. I have no fear of flying, but don't think I'd want to constantly criss cross in a chopper. Have a friend that has one and he's told me some pretty scary stories over the years.

 

[bnewt]

Gotta believe it was instant, hitting a mountain at well over 100 MPH. Hopefully they never even saw the mountain through the fog and never had even a minute to say "we're getting ready to die".

this is what everyone should hope
sad that 9 souls were killed, especially sad for the young children

 

[Crawfords Corner]

This is a pretty good description of what was going on during this flight.

 

[UKUGA]

Yeah, but there a chance of walking away from a car accident. Walking away from a mistake made by a pilot? Nope. But I hear ya. Definitely not worth debating. Sad story.

Believe it or not, the survival rate from airplane accidents is pretty high.

I'm not sure about helicopters, but I would imagine the survival rate is much, much lower.

Flip-side, there are a lot more car wrecks than plane and helicopter crashes.

 

[UKUGA]

And now also video of the chopper circling waiting on instructions from Burbank ATC. Crashed around 30 min later

https://nypost.com/2020/01/28/kobe-...dale-before-deadly-crash-in-eyewitness-video/

Wow. Cameras are everywhere.

 

[FrankUnderwood]

I couldn't imagine putting my life and my daughter's life in the hands of a pilot multiple days a week. Just seems crazy to me. Like controlling my own destiny. I understand he did it to spend more time with his kids, so its understandable.

You’re more likely to die in a car crash.

 

[Baller Cal]

You’re more likely to die in a car crash.

I know that, and I acknowledged that in another post. I still wouldn't take my kid up in a helicopter frequently seeing that its a source of transportation that's controlled by someone other than me. If you would, great for you. Whatever floats your boat.

 

[Crawfords Corner]

I know that, and I acknowledged that in another post. I still wouldn't take my kid up in a helicopter frequently seeing that its a source of transportation that's controlled by someone other than me. If you would, great for you. Whatever floats your boat.

Airplanes- Love them. I think I would fly outside on the wings of an airplane if I could. That's how much I love to fly.

Helicopters and Hot-air balloons. No freaking way. Not a chance in hell. Helicopters could go 50 years without another crash anywhere in the world and No, not going to happen. Same goes for HAB's. So Im with you on the helicopter thing.

 

[Baller Cal]

Airplanes- Love them. I think I would fly outside on the wings of an airplane if I could. That's how much I love to fly.

Helicopters and Hot-air balloons. No freaking way. Not a chance in hell. Helicopters could go 50 years without another crash anywhere in the world and No, not going to happen. Same goes for HAB's. So Im with you on the helicopter thing.

That's my rule, plus Ferris wheels. lol. Not interested in any of the three and always got the vibe that Helicopters were sketchy.

 

[SuporChin]

Idol worshipping much? I’m not having any of that BS. The 1% of the wealthiest live a life of luxury that none of us will ever comprehend.

When you’re so wealthy that’s it’s common practice to fly around in jets and helicopters to grab a burger or a daughters practice then you accepted the risk. It’s called risk times exposure.

This is terrible post and you should feel terrible for devaluing your time making it. Where's that down vote button at?

 

[Baller Cal]

Still no word from Vanessa. She has to be in complete denial.

 

[420grover]

Still no word from Vanessa. She has to be in complete denial.

When have you ever saw/heard from her other than at a Lakers game?

 

[Baller Cal]

When have you ever saw/heard from her other than at a Lakers game?

Gee, seems like a unique situation here. Smoke another bowl, duuuuude.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

I will never ever fly in a helicopter. I just don’t like them.

 

[Baller Cal]

I will never ever fly in a helicopter. I just don’t like them.

Especially not in the fog. Tragic but absolutely reckless.

 

[natchezrule]

They both have killer instincts.

Not labron bro

 

[JesusCal91]

The hero worship this guy is getting is disgusting to me. He choked and raped a woman and if he wasn't great at basketball he'd have been doing 20 to life. Now of course his lawyers made it go away for him...God sees the truth but waits you better believe it

This country has gone off the deep end dead soldiers or cops they get 5 minutes of coverage maybe

 

[Aike]

The hero worship this guy is getting is disgusting to me. He choked and raped a woman and if he wasn't great at basketball he'd have been doing 20 to life. Now of course his lawyers made it go away for him...God sees the truth but waits you better believe it

This country has gone off the deep end dead soldiers or cops they get 5 minutes of coverage maybe

Don’t think anyone here needs a God lecture from someone calling themselves JesusCal. I am actually sorry your life is so pitiful that this is your idea of fun. I can’t imagine being so miserable.

 

[JesusCal91]

Don’t think anyone here needs a God lecture for someone calling themselves JesusCal. I am actually sorry your life is so pitiful that this is your idea of fun. I can’t imagine being so miserable.

I'm not miserable at all but Kobe was not a good guy just like big ben and ray lewis are not good guys

 

[Baller Cal]

I'm not miserable at all but Kobe was not a good guy just like big ben and ray lewis are not good guys

What about Kobe's daughter? And what proof do you have that shows that girl went to Kobe's hotel room just to play cards or chat and be soul mates? You have disgraced this site long enough.