This is terrible news that hits the world of sport and the NBA, the prestigious North American basketball league. Kobe Bryant, one of the game’s biggest stars, died at age 41 in a helicopter crash on Sunday January 26. Four other people were also killed in the crash. Born August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Kobe Bryant arrived in the NBA in 1996 without having attended college. He was drafted in 13th position by the Charlotte Hornets and then immediately transferred to the legendary Los Angeles Lakers team. He remained there for 20 years, restoring the credentials of the greatest franchise in American basketball. It will help him win five NBA titles (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010). With in particular Shaquille O’Neal as teammate and Phil Jackson as coach. The number 8 then number 24 of the Lakers has often been compared to Michael Jordan for his ultra spectacular game and his shots from elsewhere. With 33.643 points, he is in the 4th rank of the best scorers in the NBA, surpassed, ironically, Saturday January 25, 2020 in … Philadelphia by LeBron James, who has been playing for two seasons under the jersey of … Lakers. “I am heartbroken by this news, you were a true legend and a friend, Tony Parker said on Twitter. Rest in peace Kobe, my thoughts and my prayers are with your wife and your children.” According to the site TMZ, one of Kobe Bryant’s daughters, Gianna Maria, 13, is also believed to be among the victims of the helicopter crash in California. In 2018, Kobe Bryant received the Oscar for best animated short film for Dear Basketball.
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