Sixers players and staff were still reeling from the news that former NBA star Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash Sunday in Southern California. “He was my hero,” said forward Tobias Harris. “I tried to model my worth ethic after a guy like Kobe. When I heard the news, I just couldn’t believe it.”
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Tobias Harris: Woke up this morning wishing yesterday was just a bad dream. Still can’t wrap my head around all that has transpired. Praying, thinking, questioning, trusting. Kobe, Gigi, everyone else on board you will be forever missed. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Ian Begley: Marcus Morris, Philadelphia native, said he watched Kobe Bryant play at Lower Merion HS. He said he felt ‘sick’ over Bryant’s death. “Superman isn’t supposed to die,” Morris said. The veteran forward didn’t think games should have been played tonight.
Keith Pompey: More Brown on Kobe: “The legacy that he started many years ago at Lower Merion High School continues on with this stories program and coach Gregg Downer. What I remember most was his clear excitement for the new challenges that awaited him and the genuine love he had for his family who he could spend more time with.”
Joel Embiid: Man I don’t even know where to start I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I’m so FREAKING SAD right now!!!! RIP LEGEND
