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Golden State Warriors mourning the sudden loss of Kobe Bryant

By Tony Pesta

Fans gather to mourn the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant at a mural near Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 27, 2020, a day after nine people were killed in the helicopter crash which claimed the life of the former Los Angeles Lakers star and his 13 year old daughter. - Nine people were killed in the helicopter crash which claimed the life of NBA star Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter, Los Angeles officials confirmed on Sunday. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said eight passengers and the pilot of the aircraft died in the accident. The helicopter crashed in foggy weather in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas. Authorities said firefighters received a call shortly at 9:47 am about the crash, which caused a brush fire on a hillside. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
Fans gather to mourn the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant at a mural near Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 27, 2020, a day after nine people were killed in the helicopter crash which claimed the life of the former Los Angeles Lakers star and his 13 year old daughter. - Nine people were killed in the helicopter crash which claimed the life of NBA star Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter, Los Angeles officials confirmed on Sunday. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said eight passengers and the pilot of the aircraft died in the accident. The helicopter crashed in foggy weather in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas. Authorities said firefighters received a call shortly at 9:47 am about the crash, which caused a brush fire on a hillside. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Like every other NBA franchise, the Golden State Warriors are mourning the loss of Kobe Bryant.

The Golden State Warriors are doing their best to cope with the aftermath of a tragic helicopter accident that took the lives of nine people including NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Fans across the globe have been honoring Bryant’s legacy in different ways as everyone attempts to deal with their grief. Countless NBA players have paid tribute to the Black Mamba.

Following the devastating news, Trae Young took to the court wearing a No. 8 jersey out of respect for Kobe. Young went on to score 45 points on 24 shots while connecting on 81 percent of his free-throw attempts. A truly inspiring performance.

As for the Warriors, the entire organization is feeling the sting of this unexpected tragedy. On Monday, the team cut practice short as players and coaches were too “distraught” to continue their workout.

Stephen Curry took to social media to share their condolences with the Bryant family and everyone affected by the accident. Steph’s wife, Ayesha, also posted a picture in honor of Kobe and his daughter Gianna.

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Like many other people, Draymond Green also utilized Instagram to pay respect to Kobe and share his pain. “I’ve waited and waited with hope that this bad dream,” Green said in his post.

This accident has left everyone stunned and confused. Deaths like this don’t happen in the NBA and we are truly in uncharted territory. The Los Angeles Lakers have gone as far as to postpone their scheduled game against the LA Clippers in order to grieve the loss of their iconic legend.

Bryant’s untimely death is guaranteed to have a long-lasting impact on the sports world. He touched the lives of so many people and was an inspiration of the highest power. Bryant may have never suited up in a Warriors uniform but the franchise is feeling the same pain that everyone else is.

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