Kobe Bryant death: Allen Iverson heartbroken and devastated, sends emotional message

NBA legend Kobe Bryant's sudden death has shocked entire sports world. 41-year-old, his daughter Gianna and seven ors were killed after ir helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California. Ever since news broke out, social media has flooded with tributes for basketball legend. 

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Kobe Bryant death: Allen Iverson pays tribute

Former Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson released a statement on Kobe Bryant's death. duo shared an intense rivalry during ir playing days but had utmost respect for each or off-court. Iverson revealed that he felt 'devastated and heartbroken' after learning tragic news. 

Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant were both drafted in 1996 NBA Draft and battled to be best player on court several times during ir several meetings. Bryant even revealed to a publication that at one point he was obsessed with Allen Iverson. So much so that it inspired Bryant to be a better player. 

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An 11-time NBA All-Star, Allen Iverson reflected on Kobe Bryant's professionalism, his work ethic and relentlessness. Iverson hailed Bryant as one of best ever in NBA. 44-year-old furr added that ir relationship was way deeper than ir on-court competition. 

Allen Iverson also shared a memory of Kobe Bryant from ir rookie season, when Iverson made his first trip to Los Angeles to face Lakers. duo had dinner toger before Kobe stunned Iverson with his desire to train even at end of day. Allen Iverson was always a big admirer of 'Mamba' mentality and insisted that everyone could learn something out of it.

"We are t okay. But we will find strength to pull through this toger because that’s what Kobe would want us to do.” - Allen Iverson on Kobe Bryant passing away

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