MIAMI — When NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others died tragically in a helicopter crash on Sunday, the sports world experienced collective devastation.
Few athletes have had such a profound impact on their peers as Bryant, who inspired a generation of fans with his “Mamba Mentality.”
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In the hours following Bryant’s death, 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman posted a tweet saying, “Just don’t have the words…#KOBE.”
Sherman later followed with an Instagram post detailing Bryant’s impact on his life and career, noting that Bryant’s actions, “gave me a blueprint to be great.