Following the news of the tragic death of NBA great Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven other unnamed victims of the helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA on Sunday, Alabama head coach Nick Saban released a statement regarding the terrible news.
“The world lost a truly special person today. Our hearts go out to Kobe’s family, friends and all who loved him as both a basketball player and a person,” read Saban’s statement. “Kobe was one of the greatest to ever play the game, but what truly separated him was his competitive spirit and unmatched work ethic.