RIP Black Mamba: Kobe Bryant dead in helicopter crash CONFIRMED

[JOSEYWALES66 1801]

9 dead.  This story is getting worse and worse. 
 

[staboner 4969]

1 hour ago, NAVY said:

This just sucks. Bad 

we need to check on chief

[Sgt Hulk 13713]

God could it be 4 dads. 4 daughters and a pilot.  ???

[gmr548 16576]

I'm a lot more shaken up than I would have imagined being. Wow.

[Surly Bevo 24908]

Just now, Sgt Hulk said:

God could it be 4 dads. 4 daughters and a pilot.  ???

That's some pretty decent speculation.  All of them trying to get to the game and Kobe gave em a lift

[G650 14246]

25 minutes ago, Txzen said:

I think that's whats they were trying to do, but somehow missed following the 101. The LA times reports an eyewitness saying the aircraft was 'sputtering' so perhaps there was an additional mechanical issue. For those not familiar with this area, it's actually quite mountainous, and both the 118 and 101 really thread a needle there.

 

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Let's see if I can get Imgur to work

 

No doubt. I've driven through there more time than I care to think about getting out of West Hollywood up to Santa Barbara. Its definitely threading a needle

[Goo Punch 4275]

2 minutes ago, Surly Bevo said:

That's some pretty decent speculation.  All of them trying to get to the game and Kobe gave em a lift

haunting. I will never forget the date January 26th, 2020. this is surreal. 

[d2o 1602]

6 minutes ago, Sgt Hulk said:

Please god no more kids 

This, a thousand times this.

[NAVY 6740]

Kobe Bryant for three! 

[NAVY 6740]

7 minutes ago, staboner said:

we need to check on chief

On it 

[Sgt Hulk 13713]

First time I ever saw him play 1996 vs Scranton in the eastern qtr finals. They won by like 50 points lol we all drove down in highschool to see this kid that was good enough for the nba 

Edited January 26, 2020 by Sgt Hulk

[Bama Chick 28596]

God could it be 4 dads. 4 daughters and a pilot.  ???

I think, unfortunately, this is going to be the case.

And don’t you know they were all excited as hell.

And what a cool ass story to tell to coworkers and classmates the next day.

“What’d you do this weekend?”

“Oh, just rode with Kobe Bryant on his helicopter to my/my kid’s basketball game NBD.”

[NowThis 931]

[MrPhlegm 3413]

My wife got to meet Kobe and his wife and one of his daughters. She was a witch working at Olivander's and they came in the shop. She helped his daughter have a wand select her.

RIP to the nine.

[LonghornSean 3989]

Tiger commenting on CBS just now. Caddie told him the news after finishing his round a few minutes ago.  Tiger said he didn't quite get why people in the crowd had been saying "Do it for mamba."

[Iceman 2696]

11 minutes ago, NowThis said:

I thought of this earlier too.  Two giants gone within days of each other...

[d2o 1602]

 

[Wally Pryor 5261]

1 hour ago, NAVY said:

I hope it was quick

I'm guessing it was.

[Grade of D as in David 13253]

Watching the tip of the Boston v New Orleans game. Those dude do not want to be playing ball right now.

 

Can't blame them.

[Mileslong 4728]

The fact that they are continuing to play this dumb ass pro bowl is amazing. 

Do you want them to shut the government down too? They didn’t stop football for the president being assassinated, I doubt they will stop down the US because a basketball player was killed.

[TexasMan 10891]

 

[InkaUtexas 25876]

Thank you Mamba. 

[ClubWhatever 12120]

1 hour ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

God damn that sucks, what is a horrible way to go.  You could not pay me enough money to get in a helicopter.

I’ve done it a few times when I was younger but would not again.  If you’re in the Army it’s not really a choice you get to make.  

[Jive Turkey 12594]

Tiger and Kobe were buddies.  Tiger's caddie kept the news from Tiger until after the round.  This audio ain't great, but you can hear Joe say "Kobe" died and Tiger says, "Excuse me?"  Then Tiger talked to Amanda Balionis about it.

 

Edited January 26, 2020 by Jive Turkey

[Wally Pryor 5261]

Unfortunate.  Opening at MSNBC if someone is looking.

Google it yourself.  Wow.

 

[Sbbruin 21832]

Ugh, listening to Jerry West on the local NBC station.  Voice breaking.  He was a surrogate father to him for the first few years here.  He sounds devastated.

[d2o 1602]

5 minutes ago, Mileslong said:

Do you want them to shut the government down too? They didn’t stop football for the president being assassinated, I doubt they will stop down the US because a basketball player was killed.

Its an exhibition game that not many give a shit about anyway

[Wally Pryor 5261]

1 minute ago, Sbbruin said:

Ugh, listening to Jerry West on the local NBC station.  Voice breaking.  He was a surrogate father to him for the first few years here.  He sounds devastated.

West is the KIng.  Above and beyond any others.

If he breaks, we all break.

[formermav43 4606]

5 minutes ago, Wally Pryor said:

Unfortunate.  Opening at MSNBC if someone is looking.

Google it yourself.  Wow.

 

Yeah, yikes.

Edited January 26, 2020 by formermav43

[Guadaloopy 10960]

4 minutes ago, Wally Pryor said:

Unfortunate.  Opening at MSNBC if someone is looking.

Google it yourself.  Wow.

 

I mean... how?   

[Rip76 4925]

4 minutes ago, Wally Pryor said:

Unfortunate.  Opening at MSNBC if someone is looking.

Google it yourself.  Wow.

 

Yeah nuts

[Grade of D as in David 13253]

1 minute ago, formermav43 said:

I think you mean CNN, unless something else happened.

I think he's referring to this

https://www.thewrap.com/kobe-bryant-dead-msnbc-n-word-alison-morris/

 

 

[Armybrat 40826]

Awful news.

RIP to all of them.

[formermav43 4606]

Just now, Grade of D as in David said:

I think he's referring to this

https://www.thewrap.com/kobe-bryant-dead-msnbc-n-word-alison-morris/

 

 

He is, I was mistaken (not quick enough on the edit). Sorry.

[Jive Turkey 12594]

clearly, i'm watching golf right now.  but the talk of the tournament is still about Kobe.  they obviously mentioned Tiger's connection with him.  but John Rahm, a 25 year old golfer who grew up in Spain, was in contention, and Nantz mentioned this video from June 2019.  it just goes to show how powerful a force Kobe was worldwide.

 

Edited January 26, 2020 by Jive Turkey

[Jive Turkey 12594]

2 minutes ago, Grade of D as in David said:

I think he's referring to this

https://www.thewrap.com/kobe-bryant-dead-msnbc-n-word-alison-morris/

 

 

holy shit.  that's what i thought i heard.  i was on the highway and listening to MSNBC on Sirius.  i could have sworn i heard her say the n-word.  whoa.

[PenelopeWitherspoon 19100]

It is sad anytime anyone's life is cut short.  It is even sadder when it is kids, as it appears there is in this situation.  That being said, it amazes me the level of "devastation" being expressed by people on this board considering that they were not close, personal friends or even acquaintances of those involved.  Hell, the level of hand wringing by the public is ridiculous.  It is sad and tragic, but life goes on.  

[Iceman 2696]

If it was a Lakers game, i'd get shutting it down.   As a fan, if I'd paid for the Nuggets and Rockets game and they called it for a former( non Denver/ Houston legend) player dying, I'd be pretty pissed.

 

The tributes have been very cool and appropriate to pay respects.  Play the games though...

Edited January 26, 2020 by Iceman

[Captain Obvious 516]

7 minutes ago, d2o said:

Its an exhibition game that not many give a shit about anyway

If we were talking about the NBA All-Star game I would agree letting it go on would be weird.  I don't expect sports leagues to halt events, preseason, exhibition, or otherwise because an athlete from another sport passed away.

[LonghornSean 3989]

MSNBC thing is silly.  Why the hell would she say LA "N-words"?

Sounded like Nakers to me. Most likely got tongue tied or isn't much of a sports fan.

Edited January 26, 2020 by LonghornSean

[NowThis 931]

will helicopter flights see a decline in booking?

[Atxracer 797]

3 minutes ago, Grade of D as in David said:

I think he's referring to this

https://www.thewrap.com/kobe-bryant-dead-msnbc-n-word-alison-morris/

What a fucking jackass. Saying “bakers” instead of Lakers”.  Ok.  But in what mind should that word be correlated to anything. Much less “lakers”.  Hope she enjoys permanent unemployment. 

[Beau Vine 54209]

 

[Braff Zacklin 13556]

1 minute ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

It is sad anytime anyone's life is cut short.  It is even sadder when it is kids, as it appears there is in this situation.  That being said, it amazes me the level of "devastation" being expressed by people on this board considering that they were not close, personal friends or even acquaintances of those involved.  Hell, the level of hand wringing by the public is ridiculous.  It is sad and tragic, but life goes on.  

I think anytime a celebrity dies, it forces people to take stock of their own mortality and reflect on how easily their lives--or the lives of someone they love--could end. Throw in some children and the speculation that the tragedy might have been avoidable and, well, it becomes a very, very sad story that is unfortunately also very relatable.

Though I never cared for Kobe, I find myself surprised at how much of a shadow this news has cast on the day. Indeed, life for us will go on, but not for them.

Mr. Bryant obviously affected millions of people in a very profound and positive way.

[GotThatFire 166]

3 minutes ago, LonghornSean said:

MSNBC thing is silly.  Why the hell would she say LA "N-words"?

Sounded like Nakers to me. Most likely got tongue tied or isn't much of a sports fan.

Weird subject for a deaf person to chime in about, but whatever.

[NowThis 931]

1 minute ago, Atxracer said:

What a fucking jackass. Saying “bakers” instead of Lakers”.  Ok.  But in what mind should that word be correlated to anything. Much less “lakers”.  Hope she enjoys permanent unemployment. 

[aggie08 21492]

3 minutes ago, Atxracer said:

What a fucking jackass. Saying “bakers” instead of Lakers”.  Ok.  But in what mind should that word be correlated to anything. Much less “lakers”.  Hope she enjoys permanent unemployment. 

We really going to fire people over a pretty obvious--though regrettable--tongue tie?

Wait, I already know the answer to that.

[UTGrad98 2271]

1 minute ago, Atxracer said:

What a fucking jackass. Saying “bakers” instead of Lakers”.  Ok.  But in what mind should that word be correlated to anything. Much less “lakers”.  Hope she enjoys permanent unemployment. 

I highly doubt she did this even remotely on purpose. She tweeted after she got the Knicks and Lakers confused and it came out Nakers . I listened to this and she said Nakers. Fucking Christ...

[Beau Vine 54209]

5 minutes ago, LonghornSean said:

MSNBC thing is silly.  Why the hell would she say LA "N-words"?

Sounded like Nakers to me. Most likely got tongue tied or isn't much of a sports fan.

 

[Eastwood 4394]

The world that some people live in where they think someone purposefully, on national television, at MSNBC of all places, tried to sneak in a N-bomb to talk about Kobe. Must be a scary world full of monsters around every corner.