NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter accident in which his 13-year-old second daughter was also killed, TMZ Sports reported. Born in 1978, Bryant turned 41 last August, less than four years before he left the NBA game.
TMZ Sports revealed that Bryant`s private helicopter was in an accident in Calabasas, California, on Sunday morning when he was on board the plane and had a number of entourage on board. The plane crashed and caught fire, although emergency crews arrived later, but all the people on board had suffered.
The news of Bryant`s death instantly detonated social media in the United States. The N.B.A. namesake, Woj, later confirmed that the one-time Lakers star was on board when the plane crashed and was killed. And according to further TMZ Sports, five people aboard the helicopter were confirmed dead, although Bryant`s wife, Vanessa, and their four daughters were not on board. Witnesses said they had heard a noise from the plane`s engine before the crash, but the cause of the accident is still under further investigation.
After retiring in the summer of 2016, Bryant remained active in a basketball-related career, although he did not teach in the NBA. He started his own business and also won the 2018 Oscar for the micro-film "Dear Basketball." And his second daughter, Gianna, is also very likely to take over his mantle and go on the road to professional basketball.
Kobe`s last tweet was sent to LeBron James to congratulate him on becoming the third-highest-scoring player in NBA history.
Chinese Living Network reports
Former Lakers star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter accident. At the age of 41.
We have repeatedly confirmed the news, and we regret to tell you that this is true.
According to reports, Bryant`s private helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California, where he had at least three passengers.
All five died on board, and his wife, Vanessa, was not among them.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Kobe bryant is a great basketball player that we chinese like. His life can be described as a miracle.
Now such a result is hard for hundreds of millions of fans to accept.
Kobe Bryant, born August 23,1978, in Philadelphia, Pa., is a former U.S. professional basketball player who serves as a point guard/little forward (frontman swingman), nicknamed "Black Mamba "/" Little Flash," the son of former NBA player Joe Bryant.
In the 1996 NBA draft, Bryant was selected 13th in the first round by the Charlotte Hornets and then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he played all of his NBA career (1996-2016).
Bryant`s career won the NBA title with the Lakers (2000-2002,2009-2010); he won one regular-season MVP (2007-08), two-time Finals MVP (2009-2010), four-time All-Star MVP (2002,2007,2009 and 2011) alongside Bob Pettit in NBA history;18-time NBA All-Star lineup,15-time NBA best and 12-time NBA best defensive lineup.
Kobe Bryant is one of the best scorers in the NBA, winning countless awards in his career, breaking through, shooting, free throw and three-pointers.
The individual record of 81 points in a single game is a strong testament to that.
In addition to scoring wildly, Bryant`s organizational skills are also outstanding, often serving as the team`s first sponsor of the offensive. Bryant is also one of the best defenders in alliance. The defense is very oppressive.
Kobe Bryant announced his retirement on April 14,2016, after a regular-season game at home to the Jazz in the final game of his career.
The Lakers host the Warriors on December 19,2017, with a halftime retirement ceremony for Bryant`s 2 jerseys,8 and 24.
On March 13,2018, Bryant won the 90th Academy Award for Best Short Film for his short film," Dear Basketball," with animator Gran Keane.
Goodbye, Kobe!
May there be no accident in heaven, you are still you, the brilliant superstar in our hearts.
