Bryant regularly traveled by helicopter during and after his NBA career, and a large crowd of fans quickly descended upon the crash scene to pay their respects. “There’s no words to express the pain I’m going through with this tragedy of [losing] my [niece] Gigi & my brother Kobe Bryant,” O’Neal wrote on Twitter. My condolences [go] out to the Bryant family.”In photos: Kobe Bryant through the years share Share Email this link Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn View Photos View Photos Next Image Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Verizon Center on Dec. 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. “We are stunned and devastated by the news of the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant,” the National Basketball Players Association said in a statement. Bryant and Gianna shared a love for basketball, with Bryant serving as her coach and occasionally taking her to Lakers games.

Source: Washington Post January 26, 2020 20:04 UTC