This past weekend, we learned of one of the more tragic deaths plenty of us have ever heard of in our lives. Legendary Los Angeles Lakers guard and future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant fell victim to a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, additionally died in the crash. Bryant was 41.
Individuals all around the world of sport have thus come together to honor him and mourn the enormous loss. This includes legendary New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, who penned an essay dedicated to Bryant via The Players’ Tribune.