Former Wildcat Za’Darius Smith Pays Tribute to Kobe

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.

Athletes around the world have honored Bryant during sporting events today, including the NFL Pro Bowl where a former Wildcat led the way.

Former UK football player Za’Darius Smith got a sack for the NFC and players joined him in a Kobe celebration.

Zadarius Smith with the sack and the other NFC players join him in a Kobe celebration. Love this pic.twitter.com/8xbCwgV1JD

— Billy M (@BillyM_91) January 26, 2020

Smith tells Lisa Salters that Russell Wilson gathered his teammates about the news. Then goes into detail about the celebration pic.twitter.com/bIYnnYJxnj

— Billy M (@BillyM_91) January 26, 2020