As the world is still in shock over the death of the retired basketball icon, Kobe Bryant, Nigerians have joined the train in sending condolences. But more importantly, Nigerian basketballers are have been weighing in with their condolences. Many Nigerian basketball fans would recall albeit painfully the heavy loss at the 2012 London Olympics where Kobe was in imperious form. In that game, the NBA legend scored 16 points in his first 11 minutes.
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If you woke up today, you’re blessed! Be grateful and make the most of it! RIP #8 #24
— Alade Aminu (@Aminu_34) January 27, 2020
I am truly heartbroken. Rest In Peace, my idol, @kobebryant! 😥 pic.twitter.com/rZY5Fz30Gx
— Stan Okoye (@StanOkoye_) January 26, 2020
Thoughts and prayers go out to Kobe’s family as well as the families of the others also on involved. Tragic.
— Gabe Nnamdi Vincent (@iamgabevincent2) January 27, 2020
NBA legend Kobe Bryant & daughter Giannia Maria died in a fatal helicopter accident on a hillside in Calabasas, California.
— DTigress (@DtigressNG) January 26, 2020
The incident occurred around 1pm, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Our grievances go to his family.
May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/ZICWMGqYxY
So sad,so hard 2 say goodbye to you..True Warrior,True Champion, great leader,words can explain the impact you had in sports https://t.co/R9vJynao7h absolute legend,am devastated to miss an icon athlete,such a great competator I ever competed against. RIP kBryant. @NBA_Africa pic.twitter.com/ty4tiRJmYr
— Olumide Oyedeji OLY (@olumideoyedeji1) January 27, 2020
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— BballNaija (@BballNaija) January 26, 2020
It was your passion, work ethic, & dedication that drove me to be who/where I am today. This tragedy is reminder that life isn’t promised; cherish each day and our loved ones. My heart and prayers go out to the victims and their families. Forever my idol, my hero. #RIPKobeAndGigi pic.twitter.com/yFJ3m4oDZJ
— Chamberlain Oguchi (@ChampOguchi) January 27, 2020
— Ezinne Kalu 🇳🇬👑 (@_the9jaqueen) January 26, 2020
I feel like he would want me to drop 81. In his honor…
— Sarah “Cheeks” Ogoke (@Proliife7) January 26, 2020
This better be a joke 🙏🏾. Not Kobe
— Evelyn Ojeimen (@akhator) January 26, 2020
Less than a week, second death in the basketball world; what is going on
— Evelyn Ojeimen (@akhator) January 26, 2020
The 41-year-old was said to be flying to the Staples Center in Los Angeles when his Sikorsky helicopter crashed over Calabasas, CA. Also on-board was his thirteen-year-old daughter, Gianna alongside some eight others on the chopper.
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