Legendární basketbalista Kobe Bryant zahynul v neděli při havárii vrtulníku v Kalifornii. Úmrtí dvojnásobného olympijského vítěze a jednoho z nejlepších střelců v dějinách NBA je v zámoří tématem číslo jedna, které plní titulní stránky novin.
S reakcemi na jeho smrt přispěchala i řada hokejových celebrit a to včetně samotné NHL.
Při tragédii zemřela i Bryantova 13letá dcera Gianna.
— NHL (@NHL) 27. ledna 2020
Janet and I have no words to describe our shock and sadness on the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant today. Praying for him and his family. 🙏
— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) 26. ledna 2020
I’m so heartbroken. cant believe…Blessed to have chance to meet you. RIP Legend. 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/TlpRZdVpu7
— Alex Ovechkin (@ovi8) 26. ledna 2020
Sad to hear of the passing of Kobe Bryant. A champion on and off the court. My condolences to the Bryant Family and those effected by today’s events. #Kobe pic.twitter.com/wr2PW768Mv
— Martin Brodeur (@MartinBrodeur) 26. ledna 2020
Shocked and in complete disbelief… A father, husband, legend, and idol gone way too soon. Thank you for the time, the lessons, and 20 years of greatness. #ripmamba🐍 pic.twitter.com/oqAtpaMlz8
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) 26. ledna 2020
My deepest condolences to the Bryant family. RIP Kobe and daughter Gianna
— Mitchell Marner (@Marner93) 27. ledna 2020
I’ve always wanted to be like you. Not only as a player but also as a person. You represent everything that is great about sports. #RIPKobe
— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) 26. ledna 2020
Thank you Kobe for every lesson you never knew you taught me. Your work ethic and devotion to your craft will never be matched. May you and Gianna rest in eternal peace together. pic.twitter.com/lTiarEklgT
— Kevin Shattenkirk (@shattdeuces) 27. ledna 2020
I don’t even know how to begin to process this and don’t feel I ever will. Kobe, you were one of my idols and someone I strived to be like. You changed the world and today the world hurts. My heart is broken. Thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in this tragedy. #rip #24 #8
— Pat Maroon (@patmaroon) 26. ledna 2020
We join the global sports community in mourning the tragic loss of one of the greatest athletes of our time.
Our sincere condolences go out to the Bryant family and all those impacted. https://t.co/YDrPnpgCSk
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) 27. ledna 2020
All members of the NHLPA are extremely saddened by the loss of one of the world’s all-time great athletes. #Kobe pic.twitter.com/1xnYUKwvw4
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) 26. ledna 2020
