Monday Morning Things To Know: Mamba Forever

Yesterday’s helicopter crash that claimed the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others continues to send shockwaves through the sports world this morning. I won’t pretend to have been a huge fan of Kobe’s during his prime; however, as his career came to a close, I grew to really respect how he treated the game, his teammates, and most importantly, his competitors.

The impact Kobe left on the sport is obvious through the grief of those who loved him and the countless tributes we saw throughout the day. Here are a few that resonated with me:

A powerful moment in honor of Kobe.

After the Grizzlies took a 24-second violation to begin the game, the Suns…