RIP Kobe Bryant 1978-2020

bimmer456 · 01-26-2020, 07:22 PM

Kobe has died in a helicopter crash this morning along with one of his daughters. Rest In Peace.

$iriu$black · 01-26-2020, 07:23 PM

Shocking news tonight. Not a big fan of his being a Celtics fan but I have nothing but respect to him as a sportsman and later in his life, an advocate for young ball players. Rest In Peace.

Yugo · 01-26-2020, 07:28 PM

That's awful. A tragedy that no family should ever endure. He was my all time favorite basketball player and I must say I have been watching less NBA after his retirement. I will be wearing my very old Lakers Tshirt with his MVP logo from '07 tomorrow at the gym to honor this great athlete.

ASAP · 01-26-2020, 07:32 PM

tragic... i was never a Lakers fan as i've always been an eastern conference guy but have always been a fan of Kobe... i watched him growing up and he was one of my idols... RIP

quick6 · 01-26-2020, 07:33 PM

One of the greatest Lakers ever, and the brightest star in Los Angeles! God bless you Kobe and thank you for so many years of maximum effort and entertainment. We are sure gonna miss you.

BMW F22 · 01-26-2020, 07:47 PM

Kobe was my lil bro’s idol growing up. When we heard the news my sister called him and he was crying from the news. Some sad stuff for sure. Life is so damn short.

pz619 · 01-26-2020, 08:05 PM

This one is rough for me. Huge Laker fan and huge Kobe fan. I found out getting out of my car at the grocery store. Someone I didn’t know saw my license plate frame (Lakers) and asked if I knew. Was in total shock. Literally stood in the produce aisle with my cart trying to read up on the news.

RIP - Mamba out.

GERMAN M3 · 01-26-2020, 08:28 PM

Absolutely stunned by this news. A great player as well as a person. The NBA lost a legend today. Prayers going out to his family as well as the rest of the people who perished in this horrible tragedy.

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 01-26-2020, 08:31 PM

really makes you stop and think....no matter what you do; no matter how well you do it; if its your time to go, you go. have to really learn to appreciate everyday; which gets harder and harder with our toxic society.

such a smart guy; analyzed the game so well. loved listening to him speak

GERMAN M3 · 01-26-2020, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

really makes you stop and think....no matter what you do; no matter how well you do it; if its your time to go, you go. have to really learn to appreciate everyday; which gets harder and harder with our toxic society.

such a smart guy; analyzed the game so well. loved listening to him speak

Well said G35. Not everyday is given. Something like this tragedy puts things into perspective. As you said, such a smart and well spoken guy.

crapSOOT · 01-26-2020, 08:41 PM

NO NO NO,

this did not happen, just echoing sentiments of millions of other fans, my sincere condolences to his family and the families of the other occupants in the helicopter.

GERMAN M3 · 01-26-2020, 09:09 PM

RIP Kobe!!

TrevorM3 · 01-26-2020, 09:21 PM

this makes me sick. a mother losing her child is one thing, but to lose the husband too? whom will she mourn to? i can't comprehend how she will cope.

Planes getting shot down, corona virus, and now Kobe? It's not even February, fuck you 2020. this is bullshit

$iriu$black · 01-26-2020, 09:43 PM

Respect to one of the best Celtics adversaries over the years. Great sportsman in and out of the court. He wasn’t perfect, though. As it was said, in time we will all go back to dust to where we were made from. Rest in peace.

X5-User · 01-26-2020, 09:46 PM

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this makes me sick. a mother losing her child is one thing, but to lose the husband too? whom will she mourn to? i can't comprehend how she will cope.

Planes getting shot down, corona virus, and now Kobe? It's not even February, fuck you 2020. this is bullshit

Totally agree

Germanauto · 01-26-2020, 09:47 PM

I'm a self-proclaimed Kobe stan. I grew up watching him play and love his killer "mamba" mentality. To me he was, and always will be, the closest player we will see to Jordan. He basically just retired and was doing so many good things after his playing career. I still remember game 2 of the '04 Finals when he buried that buzzer shot against my Pistons.

I was in the 4th grade when 9/11 happened and I remember where I was and what I was doing. Today I feel the same. I've been distraught and unable to do anything besides lament and pray.

Love your parents, siblings, and friends. Make that extra effort to call and meet those people who are dear to you. You don't know how long they, or you, will be around for.

..Rush.. · 01-26-2020, 09:50 PM

RIP Kobe.

tuco44 · 01-26-2020, 09:57 PM

So heart-breaking sad, RIP Kobe. So young, and the daughter also.

AlterZgo · 01-26-2020, 10:18 PM

RIP Kobe. My favorite and my son's favorite NBA player. As a father I can't help but imagine what it must've been like to be in that situation w/ your daughter knowing the end is near. Horrible and tragic. We must live life to the fullest and cherish every day we have on this earth.

hellrotm · 01-26-2020, 11:59 PM

Still in shock. As a SoCal kid I use to imitate Kobe's moves in my driveway, trying to recreate his buzzer beater shots. I can't believe he didn't even live long enough to see his hall of fame inauguration. Way too young. I still remember those 3 peat seasons, the energy in Staples center on game night was amazing. Kobe is forever LA, forever SoCal. Condolences to Vanessa losing her child and husband, sickening. RIP

BayMoWe335 · 01-27-2020, 12:39 AM

OK, I’ll go first.

The talk about what a great guy he was is somewhat nauseating.

Let’s not forget there is verifiable evidence he wasn’t a great husband and a possibility he may have been a very bad person.

It does suck for the family, but that goes with any death, including the others that died in that helicopter. It’s sad he’s the only one talked about.

1MOREMOD · 01-27-2020, 12:47 AM

Im not an NBA fan at all but kobe was such a hard ass worker, respect that and feel the loss.

01-26-2020, 07:22 PM	#1
bimmer456 Major General 3066 Rep 6,089 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	RIP Kobe Bryant 1978-2020 Kobe has died in a helicopter crash this morning along with one of his daughters. Rest In Peace.
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01-26-2020, 07:23 PM	#2
$iriu$black Captain 247 Rep 618 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 128 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NE iTrader: (5)	RIP Kobe Bryant Shocking news tonight. Not a big fan of his being a Celtics fan but I have nothing but respect to him as a sportsman and later in his life, an advocate for young ball players. Rest In Peace.
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01-26-2020, 07:28 PM	#3
Yugo First Lieutenant 308 Rep 315 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	That's awful. A tragedy that no family should ever endure. He was my all time favorite basketball player and I must say I have been watching less NBA after his retirement. I will be wearing my very old Lakers Tshirt with his MVP logo from '07 tomorrow at the gym to honor this great athlete. __________________ 2009 E90 M3, SSII/Black, 6spd 2005 ZCP M3, Silbergrau/Black, 6spd - SOLD 2003.5 M3, Silbergrau/Black, 6spd - SOLD
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ASAP Major General 10859 Rep 9,033 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	tragic... i was never a Lakers fan as i've always been an eastern conference guy but have always been a fan of Kobe... i watched him growing up and he was one of my idols... RIP __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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quick6 Captain 751 Rep 704 Posts Drives: BMW M6,BMW M340i Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: California iTrader: (0)	One of the greatest Lakers ever, and the brightest star in Los Angeles! God bless you Kobe and thank you for so many years of maximum effort and entertainment. We are sure gonna miss you.
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BMW F22 Major General 3652 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Kobe was my lil bro’s idol growing up. When we heard the news my sister called him and he was crying from the news. Some sad stuff for sure. Life is so damn short.
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pz619 Brigadier General 3333 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: F87 M2C 6MT, Tesla Highland 3P Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	This one is rough for me. Huge Laker fan and huge Kobe fan. I found out getting out of my car at the grocery store. Someone I didn’t know saw my license plate frame (Lakers) and asked if I knew. Was in total shock. Literally stood in the produce aisle with my cart trying to read up on the news. RIP - Mamba out.
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GERMAN M3 Lieutenant Colonel 4227 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp. Join Date: May 2015 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	Absolutely stunned by this news. A great player as well as a person. The NBA lost a legend today. Prayers going out to his family as well as the rest of the people who perished in this horrible tragedy. __________________
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G35POPPEDMYCHERRY Banned 5006 Rep 4,135 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	really makes you stop and think....no matter what you do; no matter how well you do it; if its your time to go, you go. have to really learn to appreciate everyday; which gets harder and harder with our toxic society. such a smart guy; analyzed the game so well. loved listening to him speak
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crapSOOT New Member 30 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 335D 2011, 328xD 2014 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA, MI iTrader: (0)	NO NO NO, this did not happen, just echoing sentiments of millions of other fans, my sincere condolences to his family and the families of the other occupants in the helicopter.
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GERMAN M3 Lieutenant Colonel 4227 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp. Join Date: May 2015 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	RIP Kobe!! Attached Images __________________
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TrevorM3 Banned 3325 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	this makes me sick. a mother losing her child is one thing, but to lose the husband too? whom will she mourn to? i can't comprehend how she will cope. Planes getting shot down, corona virus, and now Kobe? It's not even February, fuck you 2020. this is bullshit
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$iriu$black Captain 247 Rep 618 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 128 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NE iTrader: (5)	Respect to one of the best Celtics adversaries over the years. Great sportsman in and out of the court. He wasn’t perfect, though. As it was said, in time we will all go back to dust to where we were made from. Rest in peace.
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Germanauto Major General 9842 Rep 6,142 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I'm a self-proclaimed Kobe stan. I grew up watching him play and love his killer "mamba" mentality. To me he was, and always will be, the closest player we will see to Jordan. He basically just retired and was doing so many good things after his playing career. I still remember game 2 of the '04 Finals when he buried that buzzer shot against my Pistons. I was in the 4th grade when 9/11 happened and I remember where I was and what I was doing. Today I feel the same. I've been distraught and unable to do anything besides lament and pray. Love your parents, siblings, and friends. Make that extra effort to call and meet those people who are dear to you. You don't know how long they, or you, will be around for. __________________ Former -2008 E90 328 black/brown -2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
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tuco44 Colonel 647 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	So heart-breaking sad, RIP Kobe. So young, and the daughter also. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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AlterZgo Lieutenant Colonel 1577 Rep 1,684 Posts Drives: 23 X3 M40i, 21 911S, 24 Taycan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (0)	RIP Kobe. My favorite and my son's favorite NBA player. As a father I can't help but imagine what it must've been like to be in that situation w/ your daughter knowing the end is near. Horrible and tragic. We must live life to the fullest and cherish every day we have on this earth.
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hellrotm Banned 4143 Rep 6,924 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ...Location...Location iTrader: (0)	Still in shock. As a SoCal kid I use to imitate Kobe's moves in my driveway, trying to recreate his buzzer beater shots. I can't believe he didn't even live long enough to see his hall of fame inauguration. Way too young. I still remember those 3 peat seasons, the energy in Staples center on game night was amazing. Kobe is forever LA, forever SoCal. Condolences to Vanessa losing her child and husband, sickening. RIP
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BayMoWe335 Colonel 1201 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	OK, I’ll go first. The talk about what a great guy he was is somewhat nauseating. Let’s not forget there is verifiable evidence he wasn’t a great husband and a possibility he may have been a very bad person. It does suck for the family, but that goes with any death, including the others that died in that helicopter. It’s sad he’s the only one talked about.
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01-27-2020, 12:47 AM	#22
1MOREMOD - 11820 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Im not an NBA fan at all but kobe was such a hard ass worker, respect that and feel the loss.
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