I remember being at work in awe watching the TV.. two old ladies came in to my job and asked to watch the news with me..had no idea Kobe touched so many people like that.. That day will always will a memory for me ..
I had just walked in from church and had just sat down n turned this on and that was what I heard and then they said his daughter was there to n I just broke down I’ll never forget this moment
@Matt Schultz yea whoever that was has no common sense n definitely doesn’t understand what brought to the table not just as a basketball player but as a human being as a person as a father of girls taught me a lot in that area for sure in my life but that person shouldn’t say nothing no more till they go read about him some more
You think he just happened to be filming his TV while the announcement happened? He rewound the feed and filmed his TV. It's just a mouth breather who films his TV. Relax
It feels like so long ago because it was a little before everything went down with Covid... man that feels like ages ago. I still remember my roommate telling me and my other roommate and both being like no way, and then the next day on campus so many people wearing Kobe jerseys and stuff. Crazy.
I was at the gym when it popped up on one of the TVs. Everyone stopped their sets and just stared at the TV with disbelief. Heartbreaking moment, I’ll never forget it.
@UCOx_puxDInVw8qE08VfFFvQ yeah i agree, people like them try to stand out and start some sort of argument for no reason. They just come out looking like pieces of sh*t
I remember back in China, people (students AND teachers) skipped class to watch Kobe’s last game (it was around 10-11 am there), despite the college entrance exam being only 6 weeks away. Kobe had a legendary legacy that few can parallel
@@troylee4196Chinese college entrance exams (aka Gaokao in pinyin) is probably the hardest exam in the world. It also happened in early June, right around the NBA finals in terms of sports time frame You’ll need to take 6 subjects: Chinese, math, English, and 3 electives (physics, chemistry, and biology if you’re declaring for STEM track; and history, geography, and political science if you’re declaring for humanities track). In my experience the STEM questions (my Chinese isn’t that good to take the test) are on par or harder than many introductory undergraduate courses in the states, and you basically spend the entire 3 years of high school preparing for it because you only get one chance of taking it, unlike the SAT or ACT
He was on the cusp of organizing a league in China stood to become a multi billionaire ,but only powers to be knew of his involvement in this , kinda coincidental how freaky of this accident came about totally unexplained just a flight path of simple rediculous behavior...🤔🙏😔✌️💪 To all who passed and family survivors of the lost souls in crash..
Remember my dad calling me telling me of the reports and I didn’t believe him until I checked Twitter and it was all I saw. Was speechless the whole day. It felt like the most invincible human had died.
A similar story for me, I was making lunch then my mom texted me and I didn’t believe it, then it was just everywhere for the rest of the day. Still hits different
I was at work in the back room and a coworker came in the back and said “hey I know you’re a huge laker fan I don’t know how to tell you this but Kobe just died in an accident” I was thinking he was joking at first but when I looked it up to confirm it I broke down and started crying. I grew up without a dad and anyone like that knows you start to idolize some people that you see on tv so when that happened one of my idols felt to human for me and it just was painful for a very long time.
My flight was cancelled that early morning because of the heavy fog. If a plane is cancelled i dont see how a helicopter could be cleared for flight. RiP Black Mamba
I remember seeing this all over the TV’s during my basketball tourney while we was waiting for our championship game. Did not believe it at first but it was.
It was probably the most unbelievable thing I had ever heard in my life, my mind just went blank trying to comprehend the sentence of words I had heard. It was like they were speaking another language, I will never forget that day. Rest In Peace
This moment. And when Michael Jackson died both hit hard for me. Can remember both vividly. Felt like the world stood still for abit. Just goes to show the cultural impact both had in this world.
Prince was the one that got me. Funny because as a kid, I was a huge Jackson fan. I had Thriller and Bad on cassette. I had a Michael Jackson poster from his Thriller days where he’s in a yellow vest sweater. I had a doll of Jackson that had on a little glove. But as an adult, I came to appreciate Prince a lot more than I did MJ.
Watching this feels like I'm watching a different reality I once lived in, almost like the minute 2020 started we entered a new alternate reality or universe. It's just still so tough to process exactly how 2020 came and went. On that morning, I was just coming home from my first date (Brunch) with my now Fiance, and I remember me texting her that I got home and that's when the notification popped up on my phone and I couldn't believe it. I wish for Peace and Happiness for everyone, all of you stay safe out there
I hear you. It was a different reality. I sometimes forget that Kobe's death happened in 2020 because anything before mid March or early April of that year seems like a different year.
i was 10 years old when i started playing basketball i would get home from school and go straight to my basketball court and start mimicking plays id see Kobe do in games, id be out there for hours, rest easy BlackMamba 🐍 💛💜
I remember my sister coming home and saying “did you hear about Kobe?” I as soon as I heard it I just felt like my heart stopped beating and I was just devastated.
I work for the Trail Blazers and that day I was filming an interview with Jermaine O'Neal for our 90's decade night. 5 Minutes before he sat down, I had all my lights and cameras set up, so I scrolled through my phone to kill time and saw the TMZ report. I thought it was fake, then O'neal's agent came over to me and said Jermaine may not be able to do the interview. He was so shocked. Mind you, he was in the 96 draft (Just like Kobe) and came out of high school (Just like Kobe) and competed in the 2000 Finals against each other (Kobe's 1st ring).....they were like brothers, so it was tough to be in the same room with somebody who actually knew him when we heard the news. I was a big Kobe fan and was super emotional. I couldn't imagine actually knowing him, his wife and kids. Later that night we played the Pacers and I had been comped a free suite from the Organization with 8 of my friends. Walking to the suite I realized we were in Suite 24 with 8 of my friends...Just a crazy day I'll never forget.
I was at basketball practice when some of the parents who were watching started telling us. We all stopped and had a moment of silence and reflected on his impact. It was heartbreaking. Hearing the news of a legend and an inspiration and one of my favorite people of all time passing while we played the game that he loved was devastating.
I was in my bathroom on my phone and saw it before this and didn't believe it because the report looked fake. Went to my front room and heard them talking about it and I remember crying. Sad day. R.I.P Mamba.
Was walking around a crowded grocery store with my wife and a buddy texted me the three simple words "Dude...Kobe's gone". Even though information was extremely limited at that point, I remember just walking in a haze. My wife thought a family member had died when I found my way back to her without the groceries she'd sent me to get. That's the impact this man had on us.
This was where I first heard it. I remember exactly where I was when this happened. At first, I only heard “helicopter crash” and “Kobe Bryant” since I was walking to another room so I thought that maybe he’s only injured… but after listening back in, I soon came to the realization that things were much worse and he was gone. And we later learned of the others who also lost their lives on that chopper on that fateful January 26th. Such a tragic day.
@@milotorres6894 thats what made it even more painful just looking at it from a family point of view. Many Families Family Members Never Came Home Jan 26 such a tragic incident for all involved RIP MAMBA
I remember sitting at the very table I'm sitting at now typing this message. The world stood still for me for what felt like forever. I remember the feeling at school the next day, I feel like everyone felt it. It was the first time in my life where I was devastated of someone's passing. RIP Mamba and Gigi
Was at the IU-Maryland basketball game when this happened, we thought that it was fake news but towards the end of the game everybody realized it was true. Sad day for everybody because he was such a sports icon.
I was sleeping in as usual. Woke up to my mom telling me he died. I was in denial instead of just rolling over and getting back to sleep like I normally would have I grabbed my phone and sure enough. He was gone. Shit shook me. No one is invincible.
to this day i still can’t believe it. chills just went through my entire body listening to this. i will never forget where i was at when i heard the news. i looked up to Kobe way beyond basketball. he was more than that. true inspiration and you are very much missed Mr Bryant , Gigi, everyone who lost their life that day. God bless you all.
That was so tragic.. I was at church and I remember the pastors coming out and telling us he passed and everybody in the audience was stunned.. and living in SoCal the impact was 10x
I was at a barbecue restaurant eating lunch in Ardmore OK with my family, returning from a weekend road trip when we first heard the news. I will never forget seeing the notification on my phone and all of the TVs immediately cutting to breaking news when I looked up.
Of course Kobe Bryant dying wasn’t remotely as tragic as 9/11 but it is similar in the fact that everyone was in so much shock that they remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news.
I remember I just woke up and herring the news from my dad that Kobe Bryant passed away and I cried for months and it's like losing a family member because I watched him since his 9th season. R.I.P Kobe Bryant
That’s how I learned about Kobe. I woke up, went back to sleep and when I woke up later in the morning, a friend of mine told me about the accident.Very painful to this day. Rest In Peace.
I remember being awoken out of my sleep to this news I couldn’t believe it I started watching Kobe when I was only 7-8 years old all the way until this day I cried like a baby 🤦♂️
Me too I remember I took a nap that day and then I woke up to hella notifications about it when I opened my phone but at first I thought it was bs till I heard more information come out then I was like damn my guy really gone.
All you dummies talking about crying over a basketball players or a person period shows you never been influenced or touch by someone or even been inspired. I rest my case.
I remember this day extremely clearly. For two reasons, one being it was my birthday and two being that I looked up and still look up to him. I was at a hotel and my mom, dad, and I were getting breakfast. One of my best friends was also there. Her and I were eating and they had the news on tv right above our heads. When I saw that I was heartbroken.
I'm a basketball fan so when I was younger I use to collect basketball cards so I was familiar with the name of Kobe Bryant but wasn't a huge fan of his because I was already a big Allen Iverson fan. But over the years of watching basketball I was always impressed with Kobe's competitive fire and his will to win by any means necessary mentality on the court. As a fan that's all you can ask for from any athlete regardless of the sport they play.
I was working at a gas station when this happened. A customer came in and said "Hey did you hear about Kobe Bryant passing away." I looked back and told him I'd been watching the pro bowl coverage and game all day. You'd think they would have said something on there. As soon as he left this is what I saw on the TV.
I was literally in Jewel Osco shopping in chicago and i heard this lady screamed "OMG,Kobe and his daughter was killed in a Helicopter crash" soon as i heard her say that, My Heart dropped and i kinda lost my breath, felt like i was about to faint! Literally the whole store got quiet in disbelief! I shedded a few tears💯💯
I was at this pro bowl when it happened and me and my girlfriend looked around the whole stadium and the energy just go soooooo low, you can almost feel everyone’s disbelief. RIP Mamba🙏🏽
I'll always remember where I was when Kobe died. I'm not the biggest fan of the NBA but I know how much he did for the sport. Kobe, you will always be remembered.
I remember we were in a restaurant in Minneapolis for my brother’s birthday and me and my dad were talking and he said “ people are saying Kobe died and stuff like that but it’s just fake news “ and then we looked at the TV and saw Kobe died.
I remember just waking up and checking my phone. Logged onto Facebook and that was the first thing I saw on my timeline. I just dropped my phone onto the bed and laid there in silence crying because I couldn’t believe he was actually gone and I was unaware that Gigi was on the helicopter as well. Still can’t believe it 😢
I was playing basketball with my friends at community college when TMZ broke the news. We didn’t believe it until about an hour later when we all checked and saw all the sources come in slowly. Slowest day of all time just waiting for the confirmation it was Kobe and 9 others who perished in that helicopter crash. Literally felt unreal going to class the next day.
Me and my dad were just chilling at his place watching the pro bowl and we hear "..tragic news came out today..." And we both squint and he says what happened and we both looked at each other in shock. It sent us both to our core.
Was watching Derrick Rose’s Detroit game from the night before, my roommate walked in. “Kobe died.” I laughed, not a chance. “His helicopter crashed.” My heart dropped. I knew that’s how he beat LA traffic. Hated that guy. Cried for him too. ☘️
I remember opening up my phone and being absolutely devastated, frozen in time. I went straight home and cried like it was a family member. Grew up watching him, always hoped I’d meet him someday. I still can’t believe it.
I had just came home from a basketball game. I remember we beat our arch rivals 59-49. I came home after a great game, and immediately went too the kitchen. When I opened my phone, the first notification I got was “Kobe Bryant Dead at 41. I was heartbroken. He was my inspiration too basketball, and the one who got me into it. Rest In Peace mamba. We miss you.
To this day, I still can't believe that he died. It is just unimaginable that such a person would no longer exist. It's incredible how I watched him play and now he's not with us.
I remember crying when he lost in the 07-08 finals against the Boston Celtics… all the passion and effort he put into trying to beat that crazy Boston team. I was 8 years old and ever since that year, Kobe has always been my idol. One of the worst days in my life when I found out he was no longer with us. R.I.P Black Mamba 💜🙏🏾💛.
I was watching this exact moment on my tv I seen this video live and it brought me back to that terrible feeling , I called my cousin right after who also loved Kobe , rip brotha
I was in my car driving the highway and heard it on the radio. I thought man thats some bs, changed the channel, 2 minutes later heard it again! decided to pull over and confirm via twitter. Sat there and cried on the shoulder. Crazy sad day. RIP Mamba
I was At this game Physically there It hit like a ton of bricks everything went black and it felt like the world just froze even at the game the screens went black and it kinda just silent
I remember being on my way to a soccer game of mine and the listening to the ticket on the radio. I essentially a huge basketball fan but hearing Kobe pass was heartbreaking for me. It hurt more than it did because my dad was in the car listening to it and Ik how much of a Kobe fan he is because he loves basketball. I later scored holding up 24 for Kobe and for my dad. My soccer was number was 9 and is now currently 24 and has been for a year straight because of Kobe and for my dad.💜💛🐍 #Mamba
The day Kobe died I was out to dinner with my girlfriend on our 4 month anniversary and I remember that the whole restaurant went silent at the news of Kobe and we all ate our dinner in silence, it was one of the weirdest days and feelings. everybody had a personal connection and loved him what a man of great talent and performance
Damn this hits hard. I remember playing basketball with the boys at our old elementary school. One of my friends said: "dude you gotta see this.." Man as he handed me the phone I slumped to the ground and started crying so hard. I would always watch him when I was in second grade but now, I watch his highlights as a sophomore, practicing and mimicking his moves. Rip and rest easy BlackMamba
I want to thank everyone who's watched this and for subscribing. Never thought this would get close to a million hits. I've been reading some of your guys stories and it's truly amazing to see the aspect of "where were you when..." Thank you guys very much. I hope to see more stories and memories. Oh almost forgot, RIP Mamba, we hope you, gigi and the rest of the the people who were in that tragic accident, are at rest and we hope your families and loved ones are doing as good as they can.
i was at this pro bowl, the players were signing things and being friendly then the crowd started to murmur about kobe and all the players just fled to the locker room. it was completely understandable all those dudes looked up to him and felt the pain when they heard. devastating.
I remember that day when he died. I was at a bookstore after searching for some supplies. The news came out so unexpectedly then I was about to tear up in the bookstore. Kobe Bryant was one of my childhood idols in basketball. One of my inspirations left us so unexpectedly
I remember waking up and it was cold that morning. I turned on the TV and was getting ready for the pro bowl when I switched over to the news and saw the headlines. I was shocked and it completely ruined my day. Kobe was a basketball icon. R.I.P.
Kobe is the reason i play/watch basketball. I remember my dads face was like he saw a ghost when he heard the news and told me. i immediately cried and couldn’t believe it. I went to staples center that day and everyone who was there was either dead silent or crying. The feeling was unreal.
Lakers fan forever I am do you remember where you were that day when you heard it on the news? It's been a year and it feels like it was today all over again watching the videos again. We will never forget you Kobe or Gigi and the one we lost in the helicopter that day. Never forget 24
I do.. I was sitting in my computer room playing a game of some sort, a couple hours before I had to go to work. My older brother texts me "Kobe died :/" At first I'm like "Who's Kobe?" Didn't strike me right away that it was Kobe Bryant. At first thought it was a buddy of his that perhaps he thought I knew, or he texted the wrong person.. Then about 5 or 6 seconds later, it hits me. Immediately, I try to find a source that confirmed it, and found 4 right away. I've been saddened by some celebrities deaths, but never felt numb to them. I felt numb hearing the news of Kobe's death. "No way.. No.. Fucking way.." Walked out to the living room, still trying to comprehend what I just read. My mother was like "What's up?" I couldn't even say it immediately. It didn't feel right. I took a few deep breaths before I uttered out what just happened. Even today it still stings. It was an incredibly sad day..
I was eating lunch with my family at a barbecue restaurant when we were returning from a weekend road trip. I saw the notification on my phone and I looked up and all of the TVs immediately cut to breaking news.
Still breaks my heart Kobe rest in peace. Save me a spot next to you and Gigi. Edit: Just reading the comments, it warms me to see how so many were positively affected by Kobe. I would say Kobe lived a life well. A legend in his own right and will be remembered for generations to come ad infinitum.
His death hurt a lot more than I thought it would. I was never a huge Lakers fan, but I always loved watching Kobe play. I remember them saying his wife and all kids were on board - there was so much misinformation (the media's specialty) in those first hours. Sad day, for sure. And the world went even more to shit not long after.
I was there at the game when the news was announced. And when I tell you that the energy of the WHOLE stadium changed, it was absolutely gut wrenching. Rest In Peace to everyone who lost their lives on the accident that day.
I remember like it was yesterday... It was my younger brother's birthday and we were all having fun and boom! Notifications started coming in and it killed the whole birthday vibe!
I had a Stanford interview for admission the day before the news of Kobe; The day concluded and I went to bed. I wake up around 10 am, I go on insta, and I see that Kobe Bryant passed away long side his daughter and the other passengers. The feeling I had was unimaginable. I didn’t have a lot of money, so I would buy a $4 plain white shirt, print out a lakers logo, and iron the logo on the shirt until it stayed on. That’s how much I was inspired by Kobe Bryant. Rest In Peace, Kobe. Prayers to the family, loved ones, and fans.
I remember being at work in awe watching the TV.. two old ladies came in to my job and asked to watch the news with me..had no idea Kobe touched so many people like that.. That day will always will a memory for me ..
I had just walked in from church and had just sat down n turned this on and that was what I heard and then they said his daughter was there to n I just broke down I’ll never forget this moment
I was listening to Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 in Denver (syndicating fox sports radio) when I heard about the news.
@Matt Schultz yea whoever that was has no common sense n definitely doesn’t understand what brought to the table not just as a basketball player but as a human being as a person as a father of girls taught me a lot in that area for sure in my life but that person shouldn’t say nothing no more till they go read about him some more
@@williebright5849 I’m sorry you relied on a basketball player to show you that
@@andrewbradley3305 lol he didn’t say he relied on it .. he said he was taught .. so yea.. go try to be based somewhere else
You can hear the guy breathing heavier as he’s processing the information. Must have looked up to kobe like many of us do
I was just about to comment this. You could just hear him really processing the news. Damn man.
Reminds me of the reporter that announced the murder of John Lennon.
I think he's overweight
You think he just happened to be filming his TV while the announcement happened? He rewound the feed and filmed his TV. It's just a mouth breather who films his TV. Relax
Nah he was just rubbing one out. He wasn’t even paying attention to the tv.
damn, it still hits the feels. the world stood still
It feels like so long ago because it was a little before everything went down with Covid... man that feels like ages ago. I still remember my roommate telling me and my other roommate and both being like no way, and then the next day on campus so many people wearing Kobe jerseys and stuff. Crazy.
A seismic event for sure. I will always remember where I was when I heard the news.
Kobe’s death felt like losing family
@@dawsondudark same me and my brother were on our way to play basketball when we heard the news it’s like a part of me just stopped.
I'm not sure the world stood still you're probably too young to remember but I remember 9/11 that's when the world really stood still
I was at the gym when it popped up on one of the TVs. Everyone stopped their sets and just stared at the TV with disbelief. Heartbreaking moment, I’ll never forget it.
Sounds like it’s a scene from a movie. Unreal
@@SomeOne-yf3qq we get it, you think you’re funny
@@SomeOne-yf3qq stop trying to be an outlier comment ur just weird at the end of the day
@@SomeOne-yf3qq You'll get what's coming to you
@UCOx_puxDInVw8qE08VfFFvQ yeah i agree, people like them try to stand out and start some sort of argument for no reason. They just come out looking like pieces of sh*t
I remember back in China, people (students AND teachers) skipped class to watch Kobe’s last game (it was around 10-11 am there), despite the college entrance exam being only 6 weeks away. Kobe had a legendary legacy that few can parallel
R.i.p Kobe
Only 6?
@@troylee4196Chinese college entrance exams (aka Gaokao in pinyin) is probably the hardest exam in the world. It also happened in early June, right around the NBA finals in terms of sports time frame
You’ll need to take 6 subjects: Chinese, math, English, and 3 electives (physics, chemistry, and biology if you’re declaring for STEM track; and history, geography, and political science if you’re declaring for humanities track).
In my experience the STEM questions (my Chinese isn’t that good to take the test) are on par or harder than many introductory undergraduate courses in the states, and you basically spend the entire 3 years of high school preparing for it because you only get one chance of taking it, unlike the SAT or ACT
Still breaks my heart to hear this. Feels like it's the first time again
Bro goosebumps instantly
He was on the cusp of organizing a league in China stood to become a multi billionaire ,but only powers to be knew of his involvement in this , kinda coincidental how freaky of this accident came about totally unexplained just a flight path of simple rediculous behavior...🤔🙏😔✌️💪 To all who passed and family survivors of the lost souls in crash..
Crazy how painfull it is even if you never met the guy.
Same
Rip Kobe ❤️🕊
Kobe Bryant’s death is the only celebrity death that I’ve actually genuinely cried about. It breaks my heart to this day.
Robin Williams got me too.
I admired his play but he did settle for millions for the rape case
@@thebrainwash bro what?
Ok
same him and Chadwick Boseman
Remember my dad calling me telling me of the reports and I didn’t believe him until I checked Twitter and it was all I saw. Was speechless the whole day. It felt like the most invincible human had died.
Right,then the way they died…
@@817fredo3
Guns blazing,
A fitting end for a fucking legend
A similar story for me, I was making lunch then my mom texted me and I didn’t believe it, then it was just everywhere for the rest of the day. Still hits different
@@AJSchnell You spelled Rapist wrong.
@@djjazzyjeff1232 💀
I was at work in the back room and a coworker came in the back and said “hey I know you’re a huge laker fan I don’t know how to tell you this but Kobe just died in an accident” I was thinking he was joking at first but when I looked it up to confirm it I broke down and started crying. I grew up without a dad and anyone like that knows you start to idolize some people that you see on tv so when that happened one of my idols felt to human for me and it just was painful for a very long time.
Hopefully you’ve grown up, kid.
Ouch I'm sorry to hear that
@@somerandomperson467 What a terrible thing to say. I hope you grow up and become a better human being.
@@somerandomperson467 get offline and go get some fresh air you clearly need it
broke down and cried because a person that you never knew, a person that couldn't have cared less about you died? yikes
Truly one of those moments where you remember where you were and what you were doing when you found out.
I was banging kobes wife when I first heard
Bro I remember being in the stands that day, literally took the breath out the whole stadium
My flight was cancelled that early morning because of the heavy fog. If a plane is cancelled i dont see how a helicopter could be cleared for flight. RiP Black Mamba
@@thecarrendoshow3674 he will live forever ♾
🐍 💜
I was also there and I was so quite
Same
@@XtremeLoKoZz smoking dope
I remember seeing this all over the TV’s during my basketball tourney while we was waiting for our championship game. Did not believe it at first but it was.
Did you win the game at least?
@@neglected1965 nah he lost
while we WERE* waiting
@@KTCYDB y’all suck
We all got blindsided that day, RIP Kobe
It was probably the most unbelievable thing I had ever heard in my life, my mind just went blank trying to comprehend the sentence of words I had heard. It was like they were speaking another language, I will never forget that day. Rest In Peace
This moment. And when Michael Jackson died both hit hard for me. Can remember both vividly. Felt like the world stood still for abit. Just goes to show the cultural impact both had in this world.
Prince was the one that got me. Funny because as a kid, I was a huge Jackson fan. I had Thriller and Bad on cassette. I had a Michael Jackson poster from his Thriller days where he’s in a yellow vest sweater. I had a doll of Jackson that had on a little glove.
But as an adult, I came to appreciate Prince a lot more than I did MJ.
For me it was when Robin Williams died. That one hurt a lot
Mj touched kids😂
@@antonioayala5691 No, he didn't.
@@Weimerica8841 bahahaha yeah right. you probably call Nascar a sport too huh?? 🤡
Watching this feels like I'm watching a different reality I once lived in, almost like the minute 2020 started we entered a new alternate reality or universe. It's just still so tough to process exactly how 2020 came and went. On that morning, I was just coming home from my first date (Brunch) with my now Fiance, and I remember me texting her that I got home and that's when the notification popped up on my phone and I couldn't believe it. I wish for Peace and Happiness for everyone, all of you stay safe out there
Well said. Strange memories, mixed emotions. And yet life goes on! Congrats on the wedding brotha 👍
I hear you. It was a different reality. I sometimes forget that Kobe's death happened in 2020 because anything before mid March or early April of that year seems like a different year.
@@jlh4jc My dad passed away late March 2020. Just to make it all seem even more surreal 😔 crazy times!
@@dirtonknees2 I’m very sorry for your loss
@@dirtonknees2 that sounds absolutely terrible and I’m so sorry you had to experience such a tragedy in the midst of chaotic 2020.
i was 10 years old when i started playing basketball i would get home from school and go straight to my basketball court and start mimicking plays id see Kobe do in games, id be out there for hours, rest easy BlackMamba 🐍 💛💜
I was 10 years old when my teacher told me about Kobe. Kobe the reason I fell in love with sports
Same
I was black
@@vforthewin1279 Are you Michael Jackson?
@@cmny_15 800th like!!!!!!!! And RIP Kobe Bryant
I remember my sister coming home and saying “did you hear about Kobe?” I as soon as I heard it I just felt like my heart stopped beating and I was just devastated.
@@SomeOne-yf3qq dang bro the disrespect
I work for the Trail Blazers and that day I was filming an interview with Jermaine O'Neal for our 90's decade night. 5 Minutes before he sat down, I had all my lights and cameras set up, so I scrolled through my phone to kill time and saw the TMZ report. I thought it was fake, then O'neal's agent came over to me and said Jermaine may not be able to do the interview. He was so shocked. Mind you, he was in the 96 draft (Just like Kobe) and came out of high school (Just like Kobe) and competed in the 2000 Finals against each other (Kobe's 1st ring).....they were like brothers, so it was tough to be in the same room with somebody who actually knew him when we heard the news. I was a big Kobe fan and was super emotional. I couldn't imagine actually knowing him, his wife and kids. Later that night we played the Pacers and I had been comped a free suite from the Organization with 8 of my friends. Walking to the suite I realized we were in Suite 24 with 8 of my friends...Just a crazy day I'll never forget.
Wow. I remember when I first heard it I was sad too. But I was 8 so I didn’t really watch basketball but still rip Kobe
I was at basketball practice when some of the parents who were watching started telling us. We all stopped and had a moment of silence and reflected on his impact. It was heartbreaking. Hearing the news of a legend and an inspiration and one of my favorite people of all time passing while we played the game that he loved was devastating.
kobe is still alive.
I was in my bathroom on my phone and saw it before this and didn't believe it because the report looked fake. Went to my front room and heard them talking about it and I remember crying. Sad day. R.I.P Mamba.
Bruh I did not need to know u was in the damn bathroom
@@TannerGoated I mean he was just explaining but he was kinda over analyzing where and what he was doing ngl like we don't care
Were you taking a shit?
I was eating brunch when i heard the tragic news and i just cryed for like 15 minutes
Lmfao 😂 you cried fock kobe
Was walking around a crowded grocery store with my wife and a buddy texted me the three simple words "Dude...Kobe's gone". Even though information was extremely limited at that point, I remember just walking in a haze. My wife thought a family member had died when I found my way back to her without the groceries she'd sent me to get.
That's the impact this man had on us.
This was where I first heard it. I remember exactly where I was when this happened. At first, I only heard “helicopter crash” and “Kobe Bryant” since I was walking to another room so I thought that maybe he’s only injured… but after listening back in, I soon came to the realization that things were much worse and he was gone. And we later learned of the others who also lost their lives on that chopper on that fateful January 26th. Such a tragic day.
Finding out Gigi was with him made it so much more tragic , 😿✌️🙏😔
@@milotorres6894 thats what made it even more painful just looking at it from a family point of view. Many Families Family Members Never Came Home Jan 26 such a tragic incident for all involved RIP MAMBA
@Hammock Hiker that's all your taking out of this 💀💀
I remember sitting at the very table I'm sitting at now typing this message. The world stood still for me for what felt like forever. I remember the feeling at school the next day, I feel like everyone felt it. It was the first time in my life where I was devastated of someone's passing. RIP Mamba and Gigi
Almost 5 years later and it doesn’t feel real still
It doesn’t even feel like 2 years 😢
still feels surreal, was such a tragic day and time period when it happened
I was watching this on my grandpa’s couch hoping it was a mistake. I remember it like yesterday… that was the first avalanche of many that year
Was at the IU-Maryland basketball game when this happened, we thought that it was fake news but towards the end of the game everybody realized it was true. Sad day for everybody because he was such a sports icon.
He’s on an island somewhere
I was at that game too
I was sleeping in as usual. Woke up to my mom telling me he died. I was in denial instead of just rolling over and getting back to sleep like I normally would have I grabbed my phone and sure enough. He was gone. Shit shook me. No one is invincible.
Damn? Rip but like was your whole family kobe fans? I was shook but my family didn’t give af
Literally had the same exact experience
to this day i still can’t believe it. chills just went through my entire body listening to this. i will never forget where i was at when i heard the news. i looked up to Kobe way beyond basketball. he was more than that. true inspiration and you are very much missed Mr Bryant , Gigi, everyone who lost their life that day. God bless you all.
well, kobe isn't dead. Just you wait and see.
That was so tragic.. I was at church and I remember the pastors coming out and telling us he passed and everybody in the audience was stunned.. and living in SoCal the impact was 10x
I was playing 5 a side football and when we finished, I saw the news on my phone. Never been so shocked over a celebrity passing, it broke my heart.
I was getting ready for my basketball game when I heard the news. Me, and all of our teammates paid tribute to him that game.
How did the game go? Did yall win it for Him
@@nathanhelm361 oh yeah! We won like 56-23 or sumthin like that. 👍
Rad bruh 👍🔥
Sucks for the other team
@@CharlieBrown788 bruh the other team also dedicated the game to kobe and are probably sad they couldnt win it for him.
I was at a barbecue restaurant eating lunch in Ardmore OK with my family, returning from a weekend road trip when we first heard the news. I will never forget seeing the notification on my phone and all of the TVs immediately cutting to breaking news when I looked up.
Ok
I work for the Orlando Magic and we had a game that night..... that was one of the worst nights ever. Everyone was crying.
The only time I cried over a celebrity death. My favorite athlete of all time.
RIP to everyone that passed away in the crash.
Of course Kobe Bryant dying wasn’t remotely as tragic as 9/11 but it is similar in the fact that everyone was in so much shock that they remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news.
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This def hit harder
@@ryanrichardson3603 bro what
@@juliangonzalez771 to me the Kobe tragedy hit harder
Can't remember any of it, bc it's not anywhere near the importance of 911
I remember I just woke up and herring the news from my dad that Kobe Bryant passed away and I cried for months and it's like losing a family member because I watched him since his 9th season. R.I.P Kobe Bryant
That’s how I learned about Kobe. I woke up, went back to sleep and when I woke up later in the morning, a friend of mine told me about the accident.Very painful to this day. Rest In Peace.
@Hate Myself Some people are alcoholics.
I remember being awoken out of my sleep to this news I couldn’t believe it I started watching Kobe when I was only 7-8 years old all the way until this day I cried like a baby 🤦♂️
Me too I remember I took a nap that day and then I woke up to hella notifications about it when I opened my phone but at first I thought it was bs till I heard more information come out then I was like damn my guy really gone.
What a pussy. Crying over a basketball players death
@@ghostlegit your name and pfp just fits your comment, troll better bro. not working
Keep crying..... You didn't even know the guy
All you dummies talking about crying over a basketball players or a person period shows you never been influenced or touch by someone or even been inspired.
I rest my case.
I remember this day extremely clearly. For two reasons, one being it was my birthday and two being that I looked up and still look up to him. I was at a hotel and my mom, dad, and I were getting breakfast. One of my best friends was also there. Her and I were eating and they had the news on tv right above our heads. When I saw that I was heartbroken.
I was at the pro bowl man, we did a moment of silence and it was the most bone chilling thing ever…RIP to a legend
this is so surreal, to even see this again..
I'm a basketball fan so when I was younger I use to collect basketball cards so I was familiar with the name of Kobe Bryant but wasn't a huge fan of his because I was already a big Allen Iverson fan. But over the years of watching basketball I was always impressed with Kobe's competitive fire and his will to win by any means necessary mentality on the court. As a fan that's all you can ask for from any athlete regardless of the sport they play.
Wait so you are a big basketball fan but only “we’re familiar with the name” Kobe Bryant
I just remember my dad waking me up from a nap and telling me, after he told me I just broke down. Kobe was my hero and still is
This was how I found it. Still shocking. Rip Kobe
I was working at a gas station when this happened. A customer came in and said "Hey did you hear about Kobe Bryant passing away." I looked back and told him I'd been watching the pro bowl coverage and game all day. You'd think they would have said something on there. As soon as he left this is what I saw on the TV.
I was literally in Jewel Osco shopping in chicago and i heard this lady screamed "OMG,Kobe and his daughter was killed in a Helicopter crash" soon as i heard her say that, My Heart dropped and i kinda lost my breath, felt like i was about to faint! Literally the whole store got quiet in disbelief! I shedded a few tears💯💯
I was at this pro bowl when it happened and me and my girlfriend looked around the whole stadium and the energy just go soooooo low, you can almost feel everyone’s disbelief. RIP Mamba🙏🏽
same i was there the energy was gone
Yea I was there to
I'll always remember where I was when Kobe died. I'm not the biggest fan of the NBA but I know how much he did for the sport. Kobe, you will always be remembered.
I remember we were in a restaurant in Minneapolis for my brother’s birthday and me and my dad were talking and he said “ people are saying Kobe died and stuff like that but it’s just fake news “ and then we looked at the TV and saw Kobe died.
I remember just waking up and checking my phone. Logged onto Facebook and that was the first thing I saw on my timeline. I just dropped my phone onto the bed and laid there in silence crying because I couldn’t believe he was actually gone and I was unaware that Gigi was on the helicopter as well. Still can’t believe it 😢
still feels like yesterday hearing him pass away
Damn, sometimes it’s hard to believe. Rest In Peace KB, you touched so many people without having to meet them.
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I was playing basketball with my friends at community college when TMZ broke the news. We didn’t believe it until about an hour later when we all checked and saw all the sources come in slowly. Slowest day of all time just waiting for the confirmation it was Kobe and 9 others who perished in that helicopter crash. Literally felt unreal going to class the next day.
Me and my dad were just chilling at his place watching the pro bowl and we hear "..tragic news came out today..." And we both squint and he says what happened and we both looked at each other in shock. It sent us both to our core.
Was watching Derrick Rose’s Detroit game from the night before, my roommate walked in. “Kobe died.” I laughed, not a chance. “His helicopter crashed.” My heart dropped. I knew that’s how he beat LA traffic. Hated that guy. Cried for him too. ☘️
I remember watching this game and when they announced it my heart sunk and speechless
I remember opening up my phone and being absolutely devastated, frozen in time. I went straight home and cried like it was a family member. Grew up watching him, always hoped I’d meet him someday. I still can’t believe it.
damn it still hits hearing about his kobe bryants passing🤧💯❤
I had just came home from a basketball game. I remember we beat our arch rivals 59-49. I came home after a great game, and immediately went too the kitchen. When I opened my phone, the first notification I got was “Kobe Bryant Dead at 41. I was heartbroken. He was my inspiration too basketball, and the one who got me into it. Rest In Peace mamba. We miss you.
I remember sleeping in that day and that was the first thing i saw that morning. Such a tragedy
To this day, I still can't believe that he died. It is just unimaginable that such a person would no longer exist. It's incredible how I watched him play and now he's not with us.
I remember crying when he lost in the 07-08 finals against the Boston Celtics… all the passion and effort he put into trying to beat that crazy Boston team. I was 8 years old and ever since that year, Kobe has always been my idol. One of the worst days in my life when I found out he was no longer with us. R.I.P Black Mamba 💜🙏🏾💛.
I just started my shift at work. I was holding back tears all day.
I was at this pro bowl in Orlando. My friend broke the news to us. The whole stadium started chanting “Kobe”
i was one of the literal first to find out, 37 seconds after tmz posted it. my heart shattered.
I remember leaving the rec center after playing basketball for about 4 hours and finding out, heartbreaking news. I was in disbelief.
Damn man, Kobe's death felt different. People here on my town got sad and they ain't even fan of basketball.
I was watching this exact moment on my tv I seen this video live and it brought me back to that terrible feeling , I called my cousin right after who also loved Kobe , rip brotha
I remember i was locked up during that time of his passing. He had grown men crying in there. RIP Kobe. You meant a lot to people. Its still very sad.
I was in my car driving the highway and heard it on the radio. I thought man thats some bs, changed the channel, 2 minutes later heard it again! decided to pull over and confirm via twitter. Sat there and cried on the shoulder. Crazy sad day. RIP Mamba
I love this account name so much!!!!
Because it's incorrect?
I was At this game Physically there It hit like a ton of bricks everything went black and it felt like the world just froze even at the game the screens went black and it kinda just silent
I remember being on my way to a soccer game of mine and the listening to the ticket on the radio. I essentially a huge basketball fan but hearing Kobe pass was heartbreaking for me. It hurt more than it did because my dad was in the car listening to it and Ik how much of a Kobe fan he is because he loves basketball. I later scored holding up 24 for Kobe and for my dad. My soccer was number was 9 and is now currently 24 and has been for a year straight because of Kobe and for my dad.💜💛🐍 #Mamba
The day Kobe died I was out to dinner with my girlfriend on our 4 month anniversary and I remember that the whole restaurant went silent at the news of Kobe and we all ate our dinner in silence, it was one of the weirdest days and feelings. everybody had a personal connection and loved him what a man of great talent and performance
I remember the NBA still going on with it’s games and all you see is a bunch of heartbroken grown men. He impacted so many of us.
Damn this hits hard. I remember playing basketball with the boys at our old elementary school. One of my friends said: "dude you gotta see this.." Man as he handed me the phone I slumped to the ground and started crying so hard. I would always watch him when I was in second grade but now, I watch his highlights as a sophomore, practicing and mimicking his moves.
Rip and rest easy BlackMamba
Weak
@@evertonmest70 can you shut up, dude? there was literally no reason to say this. you added absolutely nothing but negativity.
“this tragic news, and Castellanos out to deep right field it’ll be a 2-0 ballgame”
I want to thank everyone who's watched this and for subscribing. Never thought this would get close to a million hits. I've been reading some of your guys stories and it's truly amazing to see the aspect of "where were you when..." Thank you guys very much. I hope to see more stories and memories. Oh almost forgot, RIP Mamba, we hope you, gigi and the rest of the the people who were in that tragic accident, are at rest and we hope your families and loved ones are doing as good as they can.
i was at this pro bowl, the players were signing things and being friendly then the crowd started to murmur about kobe and all the players just fled to the locker room. it was completely understandable all those dudes looked up to him and felt the pain when they heard. devastating.
Make him the nba logo imo
I remember that day when he died. I was at a bookstore after searching for some supplies. The news came out so unexpectedly then I was about to tear up in the bookstore. Kobe Bryant was one of my childhood idols in basketball. One of my inspirations left us so unexpectedly
I remember waking up and it was cold that morning. I turned on the TV and was getting ready for the pro bowl when I switched over to the news and saw the headlines. I was shocked and it completely ruined my day. Kobe was a basketball icon. R.I.P.
“Heroes come and go but legends never die” - Kobe Bryant 🖤 🐍
It's legends are forever. Babe Ruth said legends never die
It was like Kobe prepared us before we realized how bad 2020 was going to be!
That’s a weird thing to say
@@Gulag00 I know! Come to think of it I probably say it again.
Only cus how shitty 2020 was!
This was SHOCKING!!... People actually watched the Pro Bowl?????
Kobe is the reason i play/watch basketball. I remember my dads face was like he saw a ghost when he heard the news and told me. i immediately cried and couldn’t believe it. I went to staples center that day and everyone who was there was either dead silent or crying. The feeling was unreal.
I still remember the exact place I was at when I first heard the news 😢
I do too
legends never die. this always hits hard.
Lakers fan forever I am do you remember where you were that day when you heard it on the news? It's been a year and it feels like it was today all over again watching the videos again. We will never forget you Kobe or Gigi and the one we lost in the helicopter that day. Never forget 24
I do.. I was sitting in my computer room playing a game of some sort, a couple hours before I had to go to work. My older brother texts me "Kobe died :/" At first I'm like "Who's Kobe?" Didn't strike me right away that it was Kobe Bryant. At first thought it was a buddy of his that perhaps he thought I knew, or he texted the wrong person.. Then about 5 or 6 seconds later, it hits me. Immediately, I try to find a source that confirmed it, and found 4 right away. I've been saddened by some celebrities deaths, but never felt numb to them. I felt numb hearing the news of Kobe's death. "No way.. No.. Fucking way.."
Walked out to the living room, still trying to comprehend what I just read. My mother was like "What's up?" I couldn't even say it immediately. It didn't feel right. I took a few deep breaths before I uttered out what just happened. Even today it still stings. It was an incredibly sad day..
I was eating lunch with my family at a barbecue restaurant when we were returning from a weekend road trip. I saw the notification on my phone and I looked up and all of the TVs immediately cut to breaking news.
I was middle of deployment
“And castellanos drives one to deep center field and it’s gone a Home run”
Was watching the pro bowl on ABC when it was interrupted by a breaking news broadcast and it was about Kobe.
My Brother told me, and I just froze. I grew up on Kobe Bryant basketball RIP
Trump won hahaha
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Still breaks my heart Kobe rest in peace. Save me a spot next to you and Gigi.
Edit: Just reading the comments, it warms me to see how so many were positively affected by Kobe. I would say Kobe lived a life well. A legend in his own right and will be remembered for generations to come ad infinitum.
His death hurt a lot more than I thought it would. I was never a huge Lakers fan, but I always loved watching Kobe play. I remember them saying his wife and all kids were on board - there was so much misinformation (the media's specialty) in those first hours. Sad day, for sure. And the world went even more to shit not long after.
4 years later and it still makes me cry
I was there at the game when the news was announced. And when I tell you that the energy of the WHOLE stadium changed, it was absolutely gut wrenching. Rest In Peace to everyone who lost their lives on the accident that day.
I remember like it was yesterday... It was my younger brother's birthday and we were all having fun and boom! Notifications started coming in and it killed the whole birthday vibe!
I had a Stanford interview for admission the day before the news of Kobe; The day concluded and I went to bed. I wake up around 10 am, I go on insta, and I see that Kobe Bryant passed away long side his daughter and the other passengers. The feeling I had was unimaginable. I didn’t have a lot of money, so I would buy a $4 plain white shirt, print out a lakers logo, and iron the logo on the shirt until it stayed on. That’s how much I was inspired by Kobe Bryant. Rest In Peace, Kobe. Prayers to the family, loved ones, and fans.
You through the Stanford interview in there for what? To flex? Completely irrelevant
I was getting home from church when the news was on and saying that he died. I was breaking down in tears
woke up and saw it on my phone in great disbelief still one of the saddest days of my life