Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were among four people killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California on Sunday. Some NFL fans learned of the news at the Pro Bowl
Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were among five people killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California on Sunday. The news sent the sports world into shock.
But games, both in the NBA and elsewhere, went on. They included the Pro Bowl, which kicked off at 3 p.m. ET, around 30 minutes after Bryant’s death was first reported.Pro Bowl players absolutely gutted over Kobe Bryant news. Mark Ingram continues to check his phone while asking me questions on validity of the news here on the sidelines. Derrick Henry said just yesterday he was asked to name undisputed GOAT in a sport and he said Kobe.
A moment of silence held here at the Pro Bowl to honor Kobe Bryant, followed by chants of “Kobe” pic.twitter.com/AWy62mirtONFL players reactMeanwhile, stunned NFL players took to social media to react:Truly truly horrific.Kobe you were my idol... period. Mentality through and through. Thank you. To your family, I wish y’all nothing but the very best. Prayers and thoughts with you don’t begin to describe what we want for y’all. Love and respect to #8 & #24 forever.
#Packers LB @TheRealZSmith leads #NFC defense in a celebration honoring #KobeBryant at the #ProBowl2020 after a strip sack. VERY SPECIAL MOMENT TO WATCH. #ripkobe #RIPMAMBA #Kobe @GBPdaily pic.twitter.com/9o1ANBOsp8Drew Brees was asked about Bryant in a sideline interview. “He inspired so many people, in so many different ways,” Brees said of the Lakers legend.
Lamar Jackson was also asked about Bryant – who, he said, signed a jersey for him when he got drafted. “That’s a legend, man,” Jackson said.Lamar Jackson on Kobe Bryant ❤️#ProBowl pic.twitter.com/TrfJwCq6k0
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