From Shaquille O’Neal to Drake, NBA Fans React to the Shocking Death of Kobe Bryant


NBA fans from all walks of life honored the legendary Kobe Bryant.
The world is in shock with the news that all-time NBA great Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash outside of Calabasas, CA on Sunday, January 26th. He was 41-years-old.
Kobe spent the entirety of his 20-year career as a Los Angeles Laker, wining five championships and one MVP in the process. When he retired at the end of the 2016-2017 season, he wrapped up his career third on the all-time scoring list, racking up 33,643 points.
In a cruel twist, LeBron James just surpassed Kobe in points scored all-time last night during a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Kobe was in attendance and congratulated LeBron.
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On to #2 @kingjames! Keep growing the game and charting the path for the next. 💪🏾
As soon as TMZ broke the news, NBA fans all across the world went to social media to post their respects for the NBA legend. From Drake to Questlove to Dwyane Wade to Cardi B, here is how fans reacted to the shocking death of Kobe.
Drake
Kehlani
Ex-Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade
Nooooooooooo God please No!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 26, 2020
Dwyane Wade reacts to the death of Kobe Bryant 💔
— NBA SKITS (@NBA_Skits) January 27, 2020
Miami Heat player Goran Dragić
Peace and power to the Bryant family, and basketball lovers around the world. R.I.P @kobebryant 😢 #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/yn3Bgo0VAu
— Goran Dragić (@Goran_Dragic) January 26, 2020
Martin Lawrence
Chuck D
…HE was ‘different’. Our discussion not long back was about ‘daughters’ AND transitions. He sought to make a DIFFERENCE. He just got started & he created many paths.. Ive said many times as a young-HE was the most manner able ‘athlete’ I ever met. He was DIFFERENT #RIPKOBE248 pic.twitter.com/hdrxcWWVsj
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) January 26, 2020
Bill Russell
Jeannine & I are absolutely shocked to hear of the loss of one of my favorite people & one of the best basketball minds in the history of the game! Our hearts & prayers to Vanessa & his girls. @kobebryant you were my biggest fan, but I was yours #RIPMAMBA @NBA @espn @SLAMonline pic.twitter.com/Ll0BD6VWgr
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 26, 2020
John Legend
I’m so sad and stunned right now. In Staples Arena, where Kobe created so many memories for all of us, preparing to pay tribute to another brilliant man we lost too soon, Nipsey Hussle. Life can be so brutal and senseless sometimes. Hold on to your loved ones. We miss you, Kobe
— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 26, 2020
Hall-of-Famer Scottie Pippen
I’m stunned. Words can’t even come close to describing it. Just an incredibly sad and tragic day.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 26, 2020
Justin Bieber
Big Boi
👑 Mamba pic.twitter.com/CthOQ7zh6e
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) January 26, 2020
Dominique Wilkins
I have no words God speed my friend @kobebryant You are a legend pic.twitter.com/q3FPijCaGy
— Dominique Wilkins 🏀 🧢 (@DWilkins21) January 26, 2020
2 Chainz
Heart broken
— Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) January 26, 2020
Pharrell Williams
The world lost a giant today
Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant. Also praying for the other passengers that we lost and their families.— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 26, 2020
Questlove
Meek Mill
Jhené Aiko
life is so fragile. be kind, be present 😔
— Chilombo (@JheneAiko) January 26, 2020
Pusha-T
Joe Biden
“You’ve got to make every day count.”
Former Vice Pres. Joe Biden responds to the death of NBA great Kobe Bryant while at a campaign stop in Iowa. https://t.co/OjXMfV1LmJ pic.twitter.com/brRYIICLYs
— ABC News (@ABC) January 26, 2020
Ice-T
Joel Oritz
Damn mannnnn… Really, really, really sad day. 😢😢😢🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Rest up Kobe and those who lost their lives in that tragic accident. God Bless
— Joell Ortiz (@JoellOrtiz) January 26, 2020
NBA Hall-of-Famer Dennis Rodman
Devastated to hear the news on my friend @kobebryant passing. Prayers go out to his wife Vanessa and his children and the @Lakers family. pic.twitter.com/Oki9GkYEu5
— Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) January 26, 2020
Andre Drummond
This can’t be true …….
— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) January 26, 2020
Kevin Love
Please no. Please god no. It can’t be true.
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) January 26, 2020
Joel Embiid
Man I don’t even know where to start😭😭 I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I’m so FREAKING SAD right now!!!!
RIP LEGEND
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) January 26, 2020
Quavo
Tyga
Los Angeles Clippers’ Paul George
Quit playing
— Paul George (@Yg_Trece) January 26, 2020
Ex-San Antonio Spur Manu Ginobili
Devastated.
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) January 26, 2020
Ex-Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce
This is not real right now
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) January 26, 2020
Ex-Los Angeles great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete. pic.twitter.com/9EZuwk8wrV
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) January 26, 2020
Rick Ross
Kobe 🙏🏿
— Yung Rénzél 👑 (@RickRoss) January 26, 2020
Big Sean
Ludacris
Ex- Lakers teammate Shaquille O’Neal
Cardi B
Fuckin terrible 😪
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) January 26, 2020
Doc Rivers
This Doc Rivers press conference is heartbreaking #RIPKobe pic.twitter.com/MdNr5KQyhG
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 26, 2020
Barack Obama
Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 26, 2020
Kanye West
Kobe, We love you brother
We’re praying for your family and appreciate the life you’ve lived and all the inspiration you gave pic.twitter.com/pxbgLOOmpY
— ye (@kanyewest) January 26, 2020
Magic Johnson
Ex-Lakers teammate Lamar Odom
Allen Iverson
Nas
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods reflects on the tragic passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/t4F2Sqj57Z
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 26, 2020