Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant showed Philippines love, and Filipinos loved him back

The Philippine’s has and will probably be always a basketball loving country.

Just by checking out every barangay, one can see a basketball court in every street whether be constructed legally or illegally.

That is why the sudden death of Kobe Bryant at young age of 41 comes as a shock to every basketball fan in the country.

Kobe conducts a basketball clinic in Taguig in 2011
(photo credit ANC)

The S-76 helicopter crashed in California, he was with her daughter 13 year old Gianna Bryant along with the pilot and 8 other passengers- there no survivors, according to local authorities.

Mamba mentality tour in Araneta Coliseum in June 2016
(photo credit to ANC)

The country considers the “Black Mamba” Kobes famous “moniker” in the National Basketball League (NBA)as one of its most beloved sports superstars and it always shows every time the Los  Angeles shooting guard visits the country.

“He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary. … He will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability. He was generous with the wisdom he acquired and saw it as his mission to share it with future generations of players, taking special delight in passing down his love of the game to Gianna.” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.

As for Michael Jordan, considered to be the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) who played the game, the person whom Kobe patterned his style of play said :  “I am in shock over the tragic news of Kobe’s and Gianna’s passing. Words can’t describe the pain I’m feeling.I loved Kobe — he was like a little brother to me.”

For Jordan’s full statement please see below:

A basketball clinic in Taguig with Nike
(photo credit to owner)

“I am in shock over the tragic news of Kobe’s and Gianna’s passing. Words can’t describe the pain I’m feeling.I loved Kobe — he was like a little brother to me. We used to talk often, and I will miss those conversations very much. He was a fierce competitor, one of the greatest of the game and a creative force. Kobe was also an amazing dad who loved his family deeply — and took great pride in his daughter’s love for the game of basketball. Yvette joins me in sending my deepest condolences to Vanessa, the Lakers organization and basketball fans around the world.”

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