Former/Current UK Players React to Kobe Bryant’s Death

NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in the Los Angeles area Sunday morning. All aboard the helicopter died in the crash, including Bryant’s 13-year old daughter Gianna.

The entire sports world is mourning the loss of an icon so many grew up watching. Whether you were a Kobe fan or not, his impact on the game of basketball was immense.

Both current and former Kentucky Wildcats took to social media to respond to the tragic news.

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— John Wall (@JohnWall) January 26, 2020

Not Kobe….?

— Immanuel Quickley (@IQ_GodSon) January 26, 2020

Damn

— Malik Monk (@AhmadMonk) January 26, 2020

I’m sick… can’t be real ?

— Dontaie A11en (@dontaieallen11) January 26, 2020

RIP 8/24???

— Kev (@KevKnox) January 26, 2020

NBA Soul Hurting ? #8 #24

— 13am Adebayo? (@Bam1of1) January 26, 2020

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— 13am Adebayo? (@Bam1of1) January 26, 2020

Every team has to retire 24

— Tyler Herro (@raf_tyler) January 26, 2020