Kobe Bryant death: Teammates grieve loss of basketball legend

Legendary American basketball player Kobe Bryant was killed when helicopter he was traveling in crashed and burst into flames Monday morning amid foggy conditions in hills above Calabasas, 48 km rth-west of Los Angeles. Reportedly, his daughter,Gianna, who accompanied him also died. As per reports, all nine people on board have died in crash.

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NBA issued a statement saying, " NBA family is devastated by tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna". 

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Tributes pouring in

Tributes started pouring in soon after news of Kobe Bryant's tragic death came out. Deron Williams, Bryant's competitor who won 2008 Olympic gold alongside Bryant expressed his grief after news surfaced and took to Twitter to pay his tribute.

In ar tweet, Williams expressed disbelief on passing away of Bryant's daughter and ors were on chopper.

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NBA star Dennis Rodman said he felt "devastated" on hearing news of Bryant's death.

Spanish professional basketball player and former teammate of Bryant, Pau Gasol is ar to have paid tribute on social media expressing shock and finding it hard to believe news.

Kobe Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa Bryant, and three daughters after him and second daughter Gianna's passing.

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