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Magic Johnson Reacts to Kobe Bryant's Death: The 'Greatest Laker of All-Time is Gone'

Former Laker Magic Johnson took to social media to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, following their deaths on Sunday.

"As I try to write this post, my mind is racing," Johnson wrote. "I’m in disbelief and have been crying all morning over this devastating news that Kobe and his young daughter, Gigi have passed away in a helicopter crash. Cookie and I are heartbroken."

In a series of tweets, Johnson reflected on his relationship with Bryant, calling him "the greatest Laker of all-time."

Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, died in a plane crash in California on Sunday.