Kobe, don't say goodbye
After Kobe passed away24 hours later, many people still couldn't believe it, didn't want it to be true, and even hoped that 2020 could start over again and return to 2019, after all, this month has been like having a dream
Local time in the United StatesAt around 10 a.m. on January 26th, in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, 41-year-old Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter died together. At the time of the accident, they were on their way to Mamba Academy for basketball training.
Many people see the news and confirm it over and over again in the early morning, which is probably not a joke. When they wake up and realize that his death has become a fact, they still feel at a loss. After all, life is unpredictable,No one will know which one comes first tomorrow or the accident
Domestic netizens expressed that they cannot accept:I hope it's fake news. "" For us in the 1980s, that era really has to go. "" Suddenly woke up at 5 o'clock, tears streaming down my face, the entire youth of the 1980s. "" I really can't accept it
Kobe's legendary story carries the youth of countless basketball fans. He is a legend of a generation, representing“5 NBA championships, 1 MVP, 18 All Star selections, and 2 Olympic gold medals.”
Kobe once attributed his success toSeeing what Los Angeles looks like at four o'clock in the morning. Kobe is always the most hardworking person on the team. He often goes to the gym to practice at 4am, and this spirit has invisibly inspired countless young fans.
And I've never seen the early morning beforeAt 4 o'clock in Los Angeles, we said goodbye to him at 4 o'clock in the morning, to a legendary generation, to that black Mamba, and to him who inspired countless 80s and 90s generation.
But in fact, nobody wants to say goodbye.
Global mourning for Kobe Bryant
The news of Kobe's death shocked the whole world. Upon learning of Kobe's death, LeBron·James was sobbing uncontrollably at the airport. He posted a long article on Instagram expressing his sorrow.
One of the paragraphs is:On Sunday morning, before I left Philadelphia and flew back to Los Angeles, I just heard your voice, but I never expected this to be the last conversation between us. Damn it!! Brother, my heart is broken, I am shattered! Brother, I love you, my heart is with Vanessa and your children. I promise you, I will continue your legend! You are of great significance to all of us, especially the Lakers nation, It is my responsibility to carry on all this and continue moving forward! Please give me strength in heaven and watch me move forward
Jordan also expressed his sorrow upon hearing the news:I am deeply shocked by the tragedy of the deaths of Kobe and Gigi. Words cannot express the pain I am feeling at this moment. I love Kobe, he is like my little brother. We used to chat a lot, and I will miss the conversation we had. He is a strong competitor and one of the greatest people in this sport
In addition to the basketball fans feeling sorry for him, the football industry also shed tears for him.
Football starMessi wrote on social media:I can't say a word, I want to dedicate all my love to Kobe's family. It's great to meet Kobe, we've had a wonderful time together, and we've lost a rare genius in the world
In addition to causing collective nostalgia in the sports industry, former US President Obama also tweeted:
Kobe is a legend on the field and has just begun his second meaningful life. As parents, hearing Gianna pass away in an accident is even more heartbreaking. Michelle and I send our sincerest wishes and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Kobe family, which is a sad day
Yesterday every dayIn 8 NBA games, all teams commemorated and mourned Kobe before the start of the game. Among them, after the game between the Rockets and the Jazz began, the Jazz and Rockets also mourned Kobe with a 24 second violation and an 8 second violation, respectively.
Dallas Solo Boss Mark·KubanAlso indicates that:“His greatness has already surpassed basketball itself, so we have decided to retire himThe number 24 jersey will no longer be worn by the lone ranger players from now on.”
The NBA official statement states: The entire NBA family is deeply saddened by the passing of Kobe and his daughter. Kobe has shown us his unparalleled talent and incredible competitive spirit. He is one of the greatest football stars in history, and what is most memorable about him is that he inspired people around the world to play basketball and performed to the highest level possible. He is willing to share his wisdom and regards passing it on to the next generation of players as his own Mission, especially when he passed on his love for the game to his daughter. We extend our sincere condolences to Kobe's wife Vanessa, his family, the Lakers, and the entire sports industry
According to foreign media reports, on the world's largest petition websiteOn Change.org, someone has issued a petition hoping to replace the NBA logo from Jerry West to Kobe Bryant. As of now, there have been over 770000 people supporting it, and this number is still growing. The petition states: "The great Kobe Bryant has unfortunately passed away. Please sign this petition and hope that he can serve as the new emblem of the NBA for eternity
Kobe's surroundings have been hotly hyped,Nike announces the removal of Kobe related products
Just as many people are still feeling sad about Kobe's passing, some have already smelled business opportunities from his death, hyping up Kobe's sneakers and jerseys to ten times the price.
The price of shoes skyrocketed overnight, and I didn't expect that besides masks, these sneakers were also deliberately looted. It's really chilling.
In addition to domestically and internationally, Kobe's sneaker prices have also skyrocketedOn platforms such as StockX, the price originally sold for around $200 has skyrocketed to $8000.
stayOn Instagram, resellers of cookie groups have sent messages asking, "What are the best Kobe shoes currently?" And someone has also spent $1000 on Kobe's Adidas retro sneakers.
But there are still foreign retailers who cannot stand it and have banned such profiteering behavior.
A consignment store located in Las Vegas and New YorkJess Lopez, the owner of Urban needs, is closing Kobe's lucrative sneaker business. The Vices store in Denver has withdrawn all Kobe's products from its sales area and is no longer accepting their products.
In addition, earlier today, Nike released an official statement stating that Kobe is one of the greatest athletes of his generation. Afterwards, Nike removed Kobe related products from its website. stayWhen searching for "Kobe" on Nike, only gift cards themed with the Los Angeles Lakers will appear, and it will redirect to the brand's commemorative information. The source also told foreign media that Foot Locker has been requested to return Kobe's surroundings to Nike, but some sports shoes can still be purchased from Nike. Nike did not immediately respond to requests for comment.