Following the news that NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, many current and former Broncos players joined countless basketball fans in taking to social media to share their favorite memories of the former Lakers great, their thoughts on his legacy and more.
Kobe was an iconic athlete, basketball legend and one of the all-time great competitors in sports.
— John Elway (@johnelway) January 26, 2020
My prayers go out to the Bryant family and all the families of the other passengers who lost their lives today.
View this post on InstagramRIP @kobebryant “Kobe & Gigi” forever 🥺😞 U N R E A L
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Everyone knows KOBE’s nickname “Black Mamba”. Black Mambas are deadly not only because of their venom but, they’ll strike w/o provocation. Kobe had no friends on the court, but off the court. Kobe had a heart of gold and made you feel like he’s known you his entire life. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/jWQP46piro
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 27, 2020
41 years doesn’t seem like a long time, but IF* you’ve lived a life as accomplished and fulfilling as KOBE. It’s an eternity. R.I.P KOBE. P.S Them one on one games in heaven are about to get real interesting 🏀 (2/2) pic.twitter.com/WmqrfCqb6N
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 27, 2020
"I always appreciated Kobe’s talent, work-ethic and competitiveness. Most of all, I appreciated his friendship."
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 27, 2020
Former Broncos QB Peyton Manning on Kobe Bryant's passing: pic.twitter.com/lx5GilLJ1N
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Heavy hearted about this loss 😔 https://t.co/LI3921B4jj
— Courtland Sutton♠️ (@SuttonCourtland) January 27, 2020
Just landed in SF to the devastating Kobe news. Life is short Love each other! RIP
— mark schlereth (@markschlereth) January 26, 2020
View this post on InstagramI can’t fathom this...RIP to my sports hero. I don’t want to believe this. #Mamba
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😔 RIP MAMBA
— Derek Wolfe (@Derek_Wolfe95) January 26, 2020
I still can’t believe this Kobe news cherish your loved ones man you just never know when they can be taken away
— Shelby Harris (@ShelbyHarris93) January 27, 2020
RIP #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/pUEQEX2WAR
— Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) January 26, 2020
View this post on InstagramRIP @kobebryant #mambamentality
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He has been & will continue to be a blessing to so many around the world, by the legacy he has left behind! RIP Kobe... The Black Mamba!! #RIPKobe #RIPMAMBA #RIPGIGI 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/bXuqxlobLs
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) January 26, 2020
Doesn’t seem real. RIP to a legend and my childhood hero. #Kobe
— Garett Bolles (@gbolles72) January 26, 2020
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The epitome of the ultimate competitor! Touched so many lives just by being you! Grateful for all that you brought to the game and more! Your mentality is the thing that I admired the most and tried to emulate. God has called another one of is angels home. Will miss you Kobe 🙏🏾 https://t.co/EyuC3emNqz
— Malik Reed (@MTR_90) January 26, 2020
