Former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant tragically passed away at the age of 41 after his helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California Sunday morning. Bryant, and his 13-year old daughter Gigi were on their way to the Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks for her basketball game.
Bryant played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won five NBA Championships, was an 18-time All Star and 2008 league MVP.
Not only was Bryant one of the best to play the game, but his dedication and work ethic inspired a whole generation of basketball players. After the shocking news broke, many current and former Miami basketball players took to social media to share how much Bryant meant to them.