Né le 23 août 1978 à Philadelphie en Pennsylvanie, Kobe Bean Bryant a tiré sa révérence ce dimanche 26 janvier 2020 à Calabasas en Californie dans un accident de son hélicoptère. Avec lui, sa fille de 13 ans, Gianna Maria Onore alias GiGi, grande basketteuse en devenir et 7 autres personnes à bord de l'appareil ont également perdu la vie. A l'annonce de la disparition brutale de l’ancienne star des Lakers et de tous ceux l'accompagnaient, plusieurs personnalités du monde du sport voire du monde tout court ont multiplié les hommages au Black Mamba. En voici quelques-uns.
NBA
— NBA (@NBA) January 26, 2020
Palmarès du Black Mamba
???? 33,643 Points
— SPORF (@Sporf) January 26, 2020
???? 1,346 Games
???? 5-time @NBA Champion
???? 2-time @Olympics Gold
???? 2-time @NBA Finals MVP
???? 2-time @NBA Highest Scorer
???? Number 8 retired by @Lakers
???? Number 24 retired by @Lakers
???? 2018 @TheAcademy Winner.
???? A sporting icon. RIP. pic.twitter.com/zP7giZli9n
Didier Drogba encore sous le choc
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
— Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) January 26, 2020
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I just can’t believe it
Yaya Touré est triste
So sad ????
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) January 26, 2020
RIP Kobe and Gianna Bryant ???????? pic.twitter.com/gmjJjsaoTD
Ronaldinho
‘‘Repose en paix mon ami’’
Descanse em paz, meu amigo ???????? ???? pic.twitter.com/vRqNRyoIhp
— Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) January 26, 2020
Tony Parker à le cœur brisé
I’m heartbroken by this news, you were a true legend, and friend. Rest In Peace @kobebryant, my thoughts and prayers to his wife and kids. #legend #mamba #goat pic.twitter.com/1VKYdbrVEk
— Tony Parker (@tonyparker) January 26, 2020
Joel Embiid :
‘‘J'ai commencé à jouer au Basket grâce à Kobe’’
Man I don’t even know where to start???????? I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I’m so FREAKING SAD right now!!!!
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) January 26, 2020
RIP LEGEND
Lewis Hamilton :
‘‘Il été une telle inspiration pour tant de gens, y compris moi-même. Puisse lui et sa fille reposer en paix !’’
I’m sad to hear that we lost one of our greats. @kobebryant 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) January 26, 2020
Donald Trump :
‘‘C'est une térrible nouvelle’’
Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020
Neymar Jr implore Dieu tout Puissant pour la Famille de Kobe
Dia triste pra nós dos esporte, pra nós fãs e principalmente pra família e amigos de kobe. Com suas mãos se fez lenda, obrigado por exaltar o esporte Kobe... que Deus conforte o coração de sua família e amigos ???????????? #ripkobebryant #24 pic.twitter.com/QPjIy7Fhou
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) January 26, 2020
Kylian Mbappé
RIP LEGEND ????????????????????... pic.twitter.com/kEQ99cRohO
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) January 26, 2020
Serge Aurier
Yakou Méité
Legend ???? #RIP pic.twitter.com/eJFj2cWAhV
— La brute (@Yaks75) January 26, 2020
Moussa Sissoko
RIP Black Mamba et les 4 personnes qui t’accompagnaient. ???????? pic.twitter.com/cVIOSBRhoG
— Moussa Sissoko (@MoussaSissoko) January 26, 2020
Kevin-Prince Boateng
Speechless ???? and shocked!! REST IN HEAVEN MAMBA ???????? pic.twitter.com/lIAWrpxAVa
— Kevin-Prince Boateng (@KPBofficial) January 26, 2020
Franck Ribéry
Rest In Peace. ???????? pic.twitter.com/WKQhfxZhzP
— Franck Ribéry (@FranckRibery) January 26, 2020
Gerard Piqué
Rest in Peace, Mamba. pic.twitter.com/BgcDnXLCyZ
— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) January 26, 2020
Presnel Kimpembe
Immense champion. Immense tristesse. Repose en paix. pic.twitter.com/1Cry7iX8bG
— Presnel Kimpembe (@kimpembe_3) January 26, 2020
Hervé Renard
‘‘Mamba pour toujours’’
In memory : Kobe Bryant and his daughter, such a tragic news. My thought and condolences go to his Family and Friends. Kobe was a true legend. RIP ????????
— Hervé Renard (@Herve_Renard_HR) January 27, 2020
Mamba forever. @kobebryant #NBA pic.twitter.com/GbAIxFDBm7
PSG
The club would like to express its deepest condolences to his family and friends, to the @Lakers and the @NBA family after the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. RIP, legend. ???????? pic.twitter.com/McVe3XL2md
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) January 26, 2020
FC Barcelone
Shocked by the death of @KobeBryant, an exemplary athlete both on and off the basketball court. Our most heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/wGhF4xouVL
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 26, 2020
Real Madrid
Comunicado Oficial: Kobe Bryant#RealMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F.? (@realmadrid) January 26, 2020