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Motorsport pays tribute to deceased basketball legend Kobe Bryant

Published on 27 Jan 2020 08:47
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By: Fergal Walsh

On the 26th of January 2020, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna passed away following a helicopter crash in Calabasas. Seven other people on board the helicopter lost their lives.

Bryant spent his 20-year stint in the National Basketball League (NBA) with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning the championship five times.

The 41-year-old is viewed as one of NBA's greatest. Motorsport paid their respects to the former shooting guard.

I’m sad to hear that we lost one of our greats. ___Escaped_link_6768beae6c7cb___ was one of the greatest athletes and was such an inspiration to so many including myself. I’m deeply saddened for his family and for the people around the world who looked up to him. May he and his daughter rest in peace pic.twitter.com/O4ZWANcGKm
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) ___Escaped_link_6768beae6c7cf___

A huge legend just left us...Rest in peace Kobe ?? pic.twitter.com/4vnOFOZ1OA
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) ___Escaped_link_6768beae6c7d1___

Rest in peace Kobe. One of the best sportsmen/athletes that has ever lived. My heart goes out to his family and to all involved in this terrible accident ?? #ripkobebryant pic.twitter.com/91Mt8qUa1c
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) ___Escaped_link_6768beae6c7d4___

Athletes at their highest level transcend their sport. Kobe Bryant’s drive for excellence inspired us all. The INDYCAR family sends their condolences to the family and friends of Kobe, Gianna and all those who perished today as well as the NBA, Lakers, and Laker faithful.
— NTT IndyCar Series (@IndyCar) ___Escaped_link_6768beae6c7d5___

A true sporting legend.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/nlS7cNVFUU
— Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN (@alfaromeoracing) ___Escaped_link_6768beae6c7d7___

Statement from NASCAR:

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and all those who perished in today’s tragic accident. With a heart of a champion, Bryant made a generational impact on sports throughout the world.”
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) January 27, 2020

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R.I.P ? and his daughter. Thoughts go to his family and to the others involved. #24 #kobebryant

A post shared by Lando Norris (@landonorris) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:06pm PST

R.I.P. Kobe
— Michael Andretti (@michaelandretti) ___Escaped_link_6768beae6c7e0___

A sporting icon and legend. Our heartfelt condolences are with Kobe’s family and friends.#RIPKobe pic.twitter.com/6RvT6zDuoX
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) ___Escaped_link_6768beae6c7e3___

Que dia triste para o esporte . Que Deus ilumine e de forças a sua família e amigos ___Escaped_link_6768beae6c7e4___ . Sad day for the sport God bless your family and friends @kobebryant . R.I.P https://t.co/EUkTHty8IO
— Felipe Massa (@MassaFelipe19) ___Escaped_link_6768beae6c7e7___

¡Descanse en paz... una gran leyenda! ?? https://t.co/IJYjHVEwAG
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) January 26, 2020

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Replies (2)

calle.itw

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Far too early for them both. My thoughts go to their family, to lose two family members in one accident..
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- Jan 27 2020 - 17:29
- Ram Samartha
  
  Posts: 1,172
  Yes, truly a tragedy. He's done so much good on and off the court. A good role model for all athletes and aspiring athletes.
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  Jan 28 2020 - 05:52