Kobe Bryant Killed In Helicopter Crash

*MikeandRaph87* · 01-26-2020, 02:02 PM

NBA Hall of Famer and Laker great Kobe Bryant was one of four killed in a helicopter crash in California today. The news is just developing.
https://nypost.com/2020/01/26/kobe-b...icopter-crash/

Update: His second daughter, Gianna was one of the other three on board the plane.
https://lasentinel.net/breaking-news...ter-crash.html

The number on board keeps changing. Currently, Kobe and Gianna were two of nine that were on board.

joe-eyeball · 01-26-2020, 02:15 PM

Damn! This is shocking! RIP dude

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 01-26-2020, 02:36 PM

Tragic news, especially since he just had a little girl born last June. RIP to one of the NBA's greats.

*IndigoErth* · 01-26-2020, 02:55 PM

So sad.

His poor wife and kids.

*Papenbrook* · 01-26-2020, 04:36 PM

Just, heartbreaking ...

My thoughts and condolences are with the victims' friends, family, and loved ones.

May they all rest in peace.

turtle1237 · 01-26-2020, 05:27 PM

RIP. He was a legend on the court. One of the all time greats.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 01-26-2020, 05:55 PM

Saw in several reports that his oldest daughter was also on board. So sad, to lose two family members that way. May the Lord and Lady watch over his family in thier time of sorrow.

*triplexxx* · 01-26-2020, 06:02 PM

This is devastating, for the family & the sports world; they're going to be talking about this one all year. My condolences to Kobe's & Gianna's family, his fans, and the families of the other victims. May they all enjoy heaven.

*Voltron* · 01-26-2020, 07:34 PM

I had to check three sources before I believed it. Holy moley, that's nuts. Only 41! And his daughter, too. What a devastating tragedy. His family must be crushed.

*IMJ* · 01-26-2020, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joe-eyeball

Damn! This is shocking! RIP dude

It really is shocking - beyond unexpected. Just like.... Helicopter?!? WHAT?!?!

*IndigoErth* · 01-26-2020, 07:52 PM

And his 13-year-old daughter, too, that's just extra tragic.

My mom mentioned that there is video... think I'll pass seeing that. Helicopters are cool and all, but I don't think you could ever get me on one. A plane can at least potentially try to land, but helicopters go down so violently when things go wrong and you're just screwed...

Maybe rare that it happens, but still scary.

edit: Maybe with an exception if I was a stranded flood victim in need of rescuing, but only then.

~~Leo656~~ · 01-26-2020, 08:17 PM

Definitely a shame.

The first thing I couldn't help but think of is in Hulk Hogan's autobiography, he said the only thing in the world he's afraid of is helicopters, especially after filming a stunt for a movie where it almost went wrong and the thing was "chasing" him and it almost went down, but luckily nothing bad happened. But he swore he'd never work with one again and would never, ever go up in one for any amount of money.

Part of me was like "Maybe that's a bit over the top to be so afraid", but as this incident proves, it only takes one time.

Real shame.

*Wildcat* · 01-26-2020, 10:49 PM

I’ve been watching the NBA consistently since 2007. I didn’t watch very much in the 90s. I wasn’t really into any sports then.

I don’t root for a specific team. I just enjoy the overall NBA. I liked Kobe and others that have retired.

Anyway I still can’t fully believe this and the whole thing has creeped me out. I stopped watching the news and I have no interest in watching any video of it either. I don’t know why anyone would want to.

Rest In Peace everyone on board the helicopter.

*MikeandRaph87* · 01-27-2020, 11:38 AM

https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/kobe-...155328169.html
The other seven victims have been identified.

~~AquaParade~~ · 01-27-2020, 12:12 PM

Tragic for all the victims and their loved ones, indeed.

As for Kobe, the man was blessed to live an incredible life while he was here.

Klunk1234 · 01-27-2020, 05:45 PM

Huge loss the NBA and the Sports World. Rest in peace Kobe Bryant, his 13-year daughter Gianna and all the other victims of this tragic accident. Rest in peace.

*Andrew NDB* · 01-28-2020, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

The first thing I couldn't help but think of is in Hulk Hogan's autobiography, he said the only thing in the world he's afraid of is helicopters, especially after filming a stunt for a movie where it almost went wrong and the thing was "chasing" him and it almost went down, but luckily nothing bad happened. But he swore he'd never work with one again and would never, ever go up in one for any amount of money.

Part of me was like "Maybe that's a bit over the top to be so afraid", but as this incident proves, it only takes one time.

Real shame.

Yeah, you won't catch me dead in a helicopter. Or rather, if I'm in one, then maybe you would. Sh**, even if you bail out with a parachute, if it's going down the spinning blades of doom will surely shish kabob you on the way down.

Horrifying.

*MikeandRaph87* · 01-28-2020, 04:52 PM

This is quite surprising in light of what happened.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/01/...pter-together/

Also, it was just to beat traffic not flying from one state to another.

turtle1237 · 01-30-2020, 11:21 AM

Well Genesis made a SB ad, and they remove a helicopter from it. I am kinda of against that though. No offense to Kobe and the victims, but if Kobe Bryant was killed in a car crash or a plane? Are we going to remove the car or plane from the ad? Just happen to be a helicopter that ended Bryant's life sadly, but it does not mean we need to start censoring helicopters in games or movies.

*MikeandRaph87* · 01-30-2020, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by turtle1237

Well Genesis made a SB ad, and they remove a helicopter from it. I am kinda of against that though. No offense to Kobe and the victims, but if Kobe Bryant was killed in a car crash or a plane? Are we going to remove the car or plane from the ad? Just happen to be a helicopter that ended Bryant's life sadly, but it does not mean we need to start censoring helicopters in games or movies.

I think its a part of the healing process. Remember when the word "terror" was wrong? A Pokemon episode was taken out of rotation because it was called "Tower of Terror" and another because a larger than normal Pokemon knocked over a few buildings. It will not be a problem in a couple of years, but the impact should give people warnings about helicopters for a long time. It made me think about April filming from a Channel Six News helicopter. The world lost nine people and the world took notice of something that is known to be a dangerous vehicle but never really considered how dangerous until now.

01-26-2020, 02:02 PM	#1
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,188	Kobe Bryant Killed In Helicopter Crash NBA Hall of Famer and Laker great Kobe Bryant was one of four killed in a helicopter crash in California today. The news is just developing. https://nypost.com/2020/01/26/kobe-b...icopter-crash/ Update: His second daughter, Gianna was one of the other three on board the plane. https://lasentinel.net/breaking-news...ter-crash.html The number on board keeps changing. Currently, Kobe and Gianna were two of nine that were on board. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon! Last edited by MikeandRaph87; 01-26-2020 at 05:34 PM.

01-26-2020, 02:36 PM	#3
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	Tragic news, especially since he just had a little girl born last June. RIP to one of the NBA's greats. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

01-26-2020, 05:55 PM	#7
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	Saw in several reports that his oldest daughter was also on board. So sad, to lose two family members that way. May the Lord and Lady watch over his family in thier time of sorrow. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

01-26-2020, 07:34 PM	#9
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	I had to check three sources before I believed it. Holy moley, that's nuts. Only 41! And his daughter, too. What a devastating tragedy. His family must be crushed. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

01-26-2020, 07:52 PM	#11
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,296	And his 13-year-old daughter, too, that's just extra tragic. My mom mentioned that there is video... think I'll pass seeing that. Helicopters are cool and all, but I don't think you could ever get me on one. A plane can at least potentially try to land, but helicopters go down so violently when things go wrong and you're just screwed... Maybe rare that it happens, but still scary. edit: Maybe with an exception if I was a stranded flood victim in need of rescuing, but only then. Last edited by IndigoErth; 01-27-2020 at 02:27 PM.

01-26-2020, 02:15 PM	#2
joe-eyeball Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 708	Damn! This is shocking! RIP dude

01-26-2020, 02:55 PM	#4
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,296	So sad. His poor wife and kids.

01-26-2020, 04:36 PM	#5
Papenbrook I'm leaving. Goodbye. :) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: No comment -_- ... Posts: 2,754	Just, heartbreaking ... My thoughts and condolences are with the victims' friends, family, and loved ones. May they all rest in peace.

01-26-2020, 05:27 PM	#6
turtle1237 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 986	RIP. He was a legend on the court. One of the all time greats.

01-26-2020, 06:02 PM	#8
triplexxx Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,819	This is devastating, for the family & the sports world; they're going to be talking about this one all year. My condolences to Kobe's & Gianna's family, his fans, and the families of the other victims. May they all enjoy heaven.

01-26-2020, 08:17 PM	#12
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Definitely a shame. The first thing I couldn't help but think of is in Hulk Hogan's autobiography, he said the only thing in the world he's afraid of is helicopters, especially after filming a stunt for a movie where it almost went wrong and the thing was "chasing" him and it almost went down, but luckily nothing bad happened. But he swore he'd never work with one again and would never, ever go up in one for any amount of money. Part of me was like "Maybe that's a bit over the top to be so afraid", but as this incident proves, it only takes one time. Real shame.

01-26-2020, 10:49 PM	#13
Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	I’ve been watching the NBA consistently since 2007. I didn’t watch very much in the 90s. I wasn’t really into any sports then. I don’t root for a specific team. I just enjoy the overall NBA. I liked Kobe and others that have retired. Anyway I still can’t fully believe this and the whole thing has creeped me out. I stopped watching the news and I have no interest in watching any video of it either. I don’t know why anyone would want to. Rest In Peace everyone on board the helicopter. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

01-27-2020, 11:38 AM	#14
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,188	https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/kobe-...155328169.html The other seven victims have been identified. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

01-27-2020, 12:12 PM	#15
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Tragic for all the victims and their loved ones, indeed. As for Kobe, the man was blessed to live an incredible life while he was here.

01-27-2020, 05:45 PM	#16
Klunk1234 Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: With the TMNT Posts: 462	Huge loss the NBA and the Sports World. Rest in peace Kobe Bryant, his 13-year daughter Gianna and all the other victims of this tragic accident. Rest in peace.

01-28-2020, 04:52 PM	#18
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,188	This is quite surprising in light of what happened. https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/01/...pter-together/ Also, it was just to beat traffic not flying from one state to another. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

01-30-2020, 11:21 AM	#19
turtle1237 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 986	Well Genesis made a SB ad, and they remove a helicopter from it. I am kinda of against that though. No offense to Kobe and the victims, but if Kobe Bryant was killed in a car crash or a plane? Are we going to remove the car or plane from the ad? Just happen to be a helicopter that ended Bryant's life sadly, but it does not mean we need to start censoring helicopters in games or movies.