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Celebs Who Broke Down On Live TV Over Kobe Bryant's Death

Feb 27, 2020
The news of Kobe Bryant's

death

shook the world, leaving basketball fans, former teammates and other celebrities stunned by the sudden shock. Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna, 13, were among nine people who died on Sunday, January 26, when the helicopter they were traveling in crashed in mountainous terrain in Calabasas, California. Bryant leaves behind his wife, Vanessa, and three other daughters. After news of Bryant's

death

became public, celebrities took to social media to share their feelings about the retired Los Angeles Lakers star. Other celebrities reflected on Bryant's life while attending the Grammy Awards, which were held the same day as the accident at Staples Center, also known as "the house that Kobe built." “God bless his soul, that of his daughter and all those who were in the helicopter.
celebs who broke down on live tv over kobe bryant s death
Man, he just makes you think about the people of the world. And we love him.” Details are still emerging, but it's clear that countless fans were affected by this sudden loss of life. In fact, some notable figures

broke

down on

live

television when speaking about Bryant's untimely passing. Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon kicked off his show the night after Kobe Bryant's death by sharing a personal story about meeting the professional player at a party in Los Angeles when he was just 21 and Bryant was 17. They were both newbies in their respective fields Fallon in stand-up comedy; Bryant in the NBA. "I said, 'Hey, what do you do?' And he says, 'I play basketball.' I say, uh, 'Where?' He says, 'For the Lakers.' I say, 'Wow.'" Fallon revealed that he and Bryant had a memorable beer during the party, and it was Bryant's basketball credentials that convinced a vendor to give them the drink and save Of course, both Fallon and Bryant had wildly successful careers, and Fallon paid tribute to his friend's legendary record: five NBA titles, two Olympic gold medals, 18 All-Star Game appearances and the undying respect of his athletic teammates.
celebs who broke down on live tv over kobe bryant s death

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Fighting back tears, Fallon talked about how he and Bryant would reflect on that party every time they met. "We laughed at all the good things that had happened since then and we laughed at how much fun it was raising kids." Fallon also expressed shock at Kobe's unexpected death, saying, "Kobe was a life force, so strong, creative and inspired that in my head I thought he was going to

live

forever." He closed his monologue with a challenge to honor Bryant following the athlete's example. "Let's honor Kobe, Gianna and the other lives lost yesterday by following his example.
celebs who broke down on live tv over kobe bryant s death
He Loves your family, loves your teammates and works better than everyone else in the gym." Sports analyst and former Chicago Bulls player Jay Williams recalled his relationship with Kobe Bryant on an episode of SportsCenter. Williams was visibly shaken as he spoke about Bryant's legacy, noting that it's easy to lose sight of who people really are in the fast-paced landscape of media and sports. "His innate character, the being of him. The spirit of him...was incredible." The former point guard went on to talk about his experience meeting Kobe during his own rookie season in the NBA. Williams said he was in a slump and that he had arrived early at Staples Center to practice before the game.
celebs who broke down on live tv over kobe bryant s death
Kobe was already there working hard and was still there practicing hard as Williams prepared to leave. According to Williams, Bryant said, "I wanted you to know that no matter how hard you worked, you weren't going to outwork me." Williams urged listeners to treasure every second of his life. "There was something so fucking encouraging about him. He just made you want to be better in every aspect of your life because he was like that." Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers had an especially emotional reaction when asked about Kobe Bryant's death. Rivers, who led the Boston Celtics to an NBA Championship victory against the L.A.
Bryant's Lakers in 2008, he was preparing to coach a game when he was asked to share his thoughts. Tears streamed down Rivers' face as he struggled to find words. "I just don't have much to say. The news is just devastating to everyone who knew him." Rivers found the words to talk about Bryant's basketball legacy, calling him a great opponent, the kind of opponent you want in sports. "He had that DNA that very few athletes can have. The Tiger Woods and the Michael Jordans..." Rivers said he and Bryant had spoken at length just weeks before his death, reminiscing about past games, but Williams said Bryant was the The happiest I have ever seen him as a retired player doing great things for others.
The coach closed by talking about Bryant's lasting impact on his life. "Today we are all Lakers," he said. "...Sometimes the more you compete, the more respect you have for the opponent. I would say that's how I felt with Kobe."

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