The sports world was shocked Sunday at the news that former Los Angeles Lakers and NBA great Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. He was 41.
Bryant was one of nine people in the helicopter at the time of the crash, according to multiple reports. There were no survivors. Also included was Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.
The news of Bryant’s death was not lost on Michigan Wolverines coaches and players alike. Several took to social media to pay their respects to the fallen basketball star.
The opportunity to meet the Mamba was a blessing but the true blessing was the words he spoke!