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Sports World Reacts to Reports of Kobe Bryant's Sudden Death

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has reportedly died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. He was 41.

He was reportedly traveling with at least four other people.

News of Bryant's death sent a wave of shock throughout those in the sports world:

The 18–time All-Star and 11-time All-NBA first Team led the Lakers to five NBA championships and scored 33,643 points in his 20-year NBA career. He retired from the Lakers after the 2015-16 season after spending his entire career with the franchise.

Bryant is survived by his wife, Vanessa and his children Gianna, Natalia and Bianka and their newborn Capri.