Kobe Bryant: Uganda Joins World To Mourn Fallen NBA Icon

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January 27, 2020
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Rubbish! reacted sports journalist Mark Namanya on hearing the shocking news of Kobe Bryant’s death. It was understandably unbelievable, but true.

Mamba, as commonly known in the basketball circles, together with her daughter Gianna Bryant perished in an helicopter crash in Calabasa, California – news first reported by TMZ.

With the cause of the crash yet to be established, it has been confirmed that Baseball coach John Altobelli of Orange Coast College, his wife and daughter have been confirmed dead.

Kobe was 41 at the time of his death and regarded by many as one of the greatest ever lived.

In Lakers Jersey, he won five NBA championships, an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, and the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Here is how the local fraternity reacted:

?May @kobebryant's and Gianna "GiGi" souls Rest in eternal peace.#KobeRIP
— FUBA (@FubaBasketball) January 27, 2020

Many drew their inspiration to play basketball/sports from you.

It’s indeed a dark day, #RIP Kobe Bryant.#MondayInspiration #RIPKobeByant #GOAT pic.twitter.com/3ih8eTkWhB
— National Council of Sports -Uganda (@NCSUganda1) January 27, 2020

No words can describe what a huge loss this is to the world… Rest in Power, @kobebryant ?✊? pic.twitter.com/av5MGXKOqP
— City Oilers Basketball Club (@CityOilers) January 26, 2020

Our thoughts are with everyone going through this deep tragedy. RIP Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant ? ?#RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/4oV9IQbQKL
— KIU Titans Basketball Club (@KIUTitans) January 27, 2020

The legend is gone. Sports will miss this fantastic brand.
Rest in Peace @kobebryant @NBA @Lakers @FubaBasketball pic.twitter.com/aA4SjUvDrY
— FUFA (@OfficialFUFA) January 27, 2020

RIP Kobe Bryant

A true sporting legend #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/nFccG4mRSW
— Express FC (@ExpressFCUganda) January 26, 2020

We grieve with the world. Rest in peace, Kobe Bryant.

It doesn’t matter what sport you follow, Kobe was a global icon and inspiration to many people.

A true sporting icon. A true legend among legends. #RIPKobeBryant #MambaOut pic.twitter.com/JDizrY1l18
— Vipers Sports Club (@VipersSC) January 27, 2020

This man made my love for sport worth every second. The man was the ultimate competitor. A legend for the ages. Can't believe he is gone. #RIPKobeBryant #RIPMAMBA pic.twitter.com/OBqc5x5HYs
— Mark Namanya (@mnamanya) January 26, 2020

Thank You Kobe…

I am a Laker cos of you!! pic.twitter.com/Js70p5QmDv
— DhakabaKigongo (@DhakabaKigongo) January 26, 2020

January 26, 2020. You dirty day. Dirty!!! #ripblackmamba
— Ahabwe ??? (@tragicanon) January 26, 2020

I grew up admiring Kobe Bryant and he was one of the reasons I wore jersey number 8 as a basketball player.

I got to interview him at the London 2012 Olympics and I’ll never forget that experience.

Just last summer, he was the FIBA Basketball World Cup Ambassador! Rest easy BM! pic.twitter.com/GBlx12YM3o
— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) January 26, 2020

In 2006, Kobe Bryant scored a career-high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors.#RIPMAMBA #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/FmwCTrAy2E
— Brian Kawalya ?? (@BrianKawalya1) January 26, 2020