Pretty much growing up and living in Los Angeles all my life, I've seen the impact that this man had on the city. The millions of emotions people got to experience while watching this man play craft. The impact he had on the financial being of tens of thousands of business owners. Some may say "He just played a sport", but this person playing a sport impact millions of lives in ways most of us cannot ever. 

Rest well GOAT.

He was the GOAT of my generation. Words cannot explain how this makes me feel. also being from SoCal his man was a legend. Legends never die

RIP Kobe. 

Very sad day. Loyal to this club his whole career. He was an iconic athlete with a fantastic work ethic. A great role model.

Rest In Peace

Shit so surprised I were coming home from work and see this, RIP Kobe, one of the greatest on the field ever in NBA

Growing up in Sacramento and watching this guy every year as a rival I still had an amazing amount of love for him.

Rest well to him, his daughter, and the other parent and child on board.

It's a sad day in Cali. 

Never seen him in action, ever, but was still shocked and saddend to hear of his sudden death. Its a tragedy for any life to be cut so short.

Rest Well Kobe, thoughts and prayers to your friends and family.

So sad, one of the absolute greatest to grace the court. I bought my first ever NBA jersey 23 years ago and it was a Kobe. Definitely the greatest of my generation.

What an amazing player, RIP 

It's a real shame he and his daughter passed away in the helicopter crash, but don't forget about the other 9 passengers that passed away as well.

RIP. I remember watching him play as a kid.. I may be a Bay Area Native and Die Hard Warriors Fan, but Kobe was one of my favorite players growing up. He was my generations Michael Jordan... Sad times. Thats why you always live everyday like it's your last, we may not get to see tomorrow. Prayers go out to his family!

Was never a fan, but always had respect for what he brought to the game.  Just an amazing player on one of the biggest stages in the world.  Never afraid to take the shot.  

RIP Kobe, you impacted the world.

Not a basketball fan, but who doesn't know of Kobe! One of the legends of the game. RIP.

Really unexpected, I didn't believe it at first

So young too. Definitely before his time should've come.

this is quite the news for the day