NBA world reacts to one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death
January 26th will forever be a day of mourning in the basketball community. Today marks one year since the tragic death of Kobe and Gigi Bryant in a helicopter accident. Players and fans alike still feel Bryant's impact on the game, and he left an indelible mark on the sport and its culture.
Notable names in basketball have expressed their feelings on social media, and we'll be compiling them throughout the day:
Laker Nation we will always remember the brilliance, the legend, and the mamba mentality of #8/#24 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/vnXNOYZ3Jy
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2021
I miss you, hermano... pic.twitter.com/Wd2MdT1JZ0
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 26, 2021
Rest In Peace my guy...🙏🏽
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) January 26, 2021
Today we honor and remember you and Gigi!! pic.twitter.com/2GVoq1VQTy
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 26, 2021
Always in my thoughts. pic.twitter.com/DWcxRbztWr
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) January 26, 2021
Still inspiring the youth, Kobe forever #BlackMamba 🐍🖤 pic.twitter.com/Rn6R1gs5R4
— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) January 25, 2021
🖤🐍🙏🏾 @excelsm pic.twitter.com/xO5btH5D8c
— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) January 26, 2021
KB 💜 🙏🏽 8 24
— Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons) January 26, 2021
For the moments, lessons, and memories I’ll have forever.. truly thankful 🖤 pic.twitter.com/z5dZ52RfNS
— Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) January 26, 2021
Kyrie pays tribute to Kobe ❤️
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 25, 2021
(via @BrooklynNets)pic.twitter.com/3Bq1p9tn3T
Another day, another opportunity.
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 26, 2021
#MambaMentality
24 Forever🕊🙏🏽
— Devin Vassell (@Yvngdevo) January 26, 2021
— Richaun Holmes (@Rich_Holmes22) January 26, 2021
Still unbelievable #MambaForever 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/y7enBSizZj
— Felicio (@IamFelicio) January 26, 2021
R.I.P. Kobe 🙏🏽
— Frank Mason (@FrankMason0) January 26, 2021
— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) January 26, 2021
— Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) January 26, 2021
Kobe is looking down on us smiling #KobeForever
— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) January 26, 2021
Hard to believe it's been a year. We miss you Kobe. Your impact and legacy live on forever. pic.twitter.com/pe3u1x4idA
— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) January 26, 2021
RIP Kobe and Gigi🙏🏽
— Tyus Jones (@1Tyus) January 27, 2021
Still doesn’t seem real, I’m at a loss for words. You’re loved and missed💜💛