Blazers, NBA reacts to Kobe Bryant's shocking death

Kobe and Dame went head to head in Dame’s rookie year in 2012. Bryant tragically died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, Jan. 26th, as well as his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna (AP Images)

The NBA and sports world were shook on Sunday morning upon learning the news of Kobe Bryant’s shocking death.

Bryant was reportedly on a helicopter with four others when it crashed in the hills of Calabasas, Calif., just before 10am on January 26th. He was 41 years old. His oldest daughter, Gianna, was also on the helicopter and was among the fatalities. She was 13 years old.

Some reaction from Trail Blazers players and the rest of the NBA.

We’re shocked & devastated by the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant & his daughter Gianna. Kobe’s indelible mark on the @NBA & the game of basketball globally will live on forever. Our prayers are with the Bryant family & the other families affected, @Lakers & all who knew & loved Kobe. pic.twitter.com/ZFXyqsx7v0

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 26, 2020

Wow.

— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) January 26, 2020

Please don’t tell me this is true . Not Kobe

— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) January 26, 2020

No words 🥺💔 #MambaForever #Legend pic.twitter.com/Z4lmQR0lfo

— Jusuf Nurkić (@bosnianbeast27) January 26, 2020

💔

— Mario Hezonja (@mariohezonja) January 26, 2020

This one hurts 😪 RIP Kobe

— Nassir Little (@2ez_nassie) January 26, 2020

I had the honor to shake Kobe’s hand before my first ever NBA game. The man was a legend and that is a moment I will never forget. Prayers to his family and friends. Life is fragile. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/yl1UgyrWZc

— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) January 26, 2020

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 pic.twitter.com/pigHywq3c1

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 26, 2020