The world is mourning the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, who perished in a helicopter accident Sunday that also took the lives of his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people.
Bulls legend Michael Jordan made a statement on the news. From Estee Portnoy, Jordan's manager/spokeswoman:
I am in shock over the tragic news of Kobe's and Gianna's passing. Words can't describe the pain I'm feeling. I loved Kobe — he was like a little brother to me. We used to talk often, and I will miss those conversations very much. He was a fierce competitor, one of the greats of the game and a creative force.