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The NBA world convulsed when news broke that retired legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash. Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna also passed away. Dwyane Wade, who will have his jersey retired by the Heat next month, called today one of the saddest in his lifetime.
DWade on Kobe: pic.twitter.com/wnPiHrcpz1
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) January 27, 2020
Heat President Pat Riley also released a statement.
Miami HEAT President Pat Riley Statement
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 27, 2020
“Kobe Bryant was a Godsend to this world; not just to the NBA, but to all those who hold dear and cherish family, friends and faith. Today I mourn the tremendous loss of Kobe, his daughter, Gianna, and the other passengers."
Many other Heat players also reacted to the news. Tyler Herro said that every team should retire Bryant’s No. 24 jersey.
Peace and power to the Bryant family, and basketball lovers around the world. R.I.P @kobebryant #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/yn3Bgo0VAu
— Goran Dragić (@Goran_Dragic) January 26, 2020
Every team has to retire 24
— Tyler Herro (@raf_tyler) January 26, 2020
NBA Soul Hurting #8 #24
— 13am Adebayo (@Bam1of1) January 26, 2020
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