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European basketball reacts to Kobe’s death

26/Jan/20 22:52

The world of basketball fell into sadness following Kobe Bryant’s death.

By Antonis Stroggylakis/ info@eurohoops.net

Reactions from the world of basketball following the first reports of Kobe Bryant’s death ranged from complete disbelief to absolute heartbreak. Some players, like Kobe’s longtime Los Angeles Lakers teammate Pau Gasol, weren’t even able to comment anything due to being in shock over the tragic news.

Maccabi Tel Aviv center and former NBAer Amar’e Stoudemire, who faced Bryant numerous times in his career and was his teammate with Team USA, was at a loss for words when asked about the “Mamba’s” death during a game.

“Thank you, Kobe. Rest In Peace,” FIBA tweeted.

“Much too soon, world basketball has lost one of the great players and ambassadors, Kobe Bryant, who touched the lives of anyone who loved our sport,” EuroLeague CEO Jordi Bertomeu said in an official statement by the organization.

Here are some reactions by European basketball representatives and EuroLeague clubs:

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OG, what words can portray the hurt, what photos can keep you here with us, what actions can do your presence justice? Just saw you last week and you were at peace, and the last thing you schooled me about was the importance of family!! You said you were glad to be done and be home and there for your household. And in this unfortunate moment you were doing just that with your daughter with you. A lot of people will speak about your legacy. There’s no denying your greatness as an athlete, but I know you would want everyone to realize who YOU were. When I asked you how you are making successful moves while remaining low key nowadays you responded, “I had the spotlight for so long I don’t need it anymore.” I’m glad I ran into you for one last time. Because I finally got a chance to tell you face to face, thank you! Thank you for seeing something in me and affirming me. Thank you for taking the time and energy to teach me. Thank you for being a role model, a sincere(blunt) figure in my life, and you didn’t have to at all! I held those memories near and dear even before this time, but now they are eternal because I won’t have the chance again to soak up wisdom from your triumphs and trials. I was very fortunate to garner such a relationship with you and I’m grateful for that blessing. I say this from the depths of my heart, soul, body, and mind- you are loved, appreciated, and cherished. My heart mourns. @vanessabryant I can’t even fathom your pain and process right now. For what it’s worth, we grieve with you and our condolences are sincere. We mourn the loss of a great husband, father, and friend and a gorgeous daughter who’s future was so bright! Hopefully we may serve you as resources through this process in whatever way you need us. #kobeforever

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη Tarik Black (@tarikbblack) στις

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