Statement from Pacers Sports & Entertainment Chairman and CEO Herb Simon:
"Pacers Sports & Entertainment joins the sports and basketball worlds in mourning the tragic loss of one of the NBA’s all-time greats, Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter, Gianna.
Our sincerest sympathies go to Kobe’s wife, Vanessa, and his other daughters, as well as the additional victims and their families.
Kobe defined dedication, excellence and commitment throughout his stellar career and he will be greatly missed. This is a sad day for us all."
Statement from Larry Bird:
"I know we will all be struggling to find the words to express our sense of deep sorrow and tragic loss of losing Kobe and his daughter, Gianna.