My friend, a legend, husband, father, son, brother, Oscar winner and greatest Laker of all-time is gone. It’s hard to accept. Kobe was a leader of our game, a mentor to both male and female players.
Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.
Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete.
There’s no words to express the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother @kobebryant I love u and u will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW
I COMPLETELY disagree with the NCAA’s decision. Some life experiences are as valuable, if not more, than diplomas... Y’all need to rethink this process. This is crazy!
You know who also didn’t graduate college?
Steve Jobs.
Peter Jennings.
@TheEllenShow
And so on.
Imagine if people in their industries lobbied to make sure they couldn’t ply their crafts with some silly rule about needing a degree.
Requiring Rich Paul to get a BA is BS.
The world is so afraid of ground breakers....This is beyond sad & major B.S.....Keep shining @RichPaul4 ....This only makes you stronger....what you have built is unbelievable champ.... #TheRichPaulRule ....Shame on you NCAA