University of Oklahoma Athletics
Sooners React to the Passing of Kobe Bryant
January 27, 2020 | Athletics
The sports world lost one of its most iconic legends Sunday with the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. Following are some of the reactions and tributes from Sooners both past and present.
A legend on the court.
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_MBBall) January 27, 2020
A global ambassador for our sport.
An icon of our generation.
From all of us in the Oklahoma Basketball Family - Thank You, Kobe. pic.twitter.com/EmlDnQtTf4
Trae Young began tonight's game against the Wizards wearing a No. 8 jersey, a tribute to his late idol Kobe Bryant ?? pic.twitter.com/ZrqE9fiWZr
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 26, 2020
Absolutely terrible & stunning news. A true superstar that used his platform to connect sports, life with a perspective of prioritizing/pursuing true happiness. RIP Kobe. #MambaMentality
— Joe Castiglione (@soonerad) January 26, 2020
God Bless Kobe & his family...one of the great competitors ever...life is short & precious...hug your loved ones-#Respect #Mamba
— Lincoln Riley (@LincolnRiley) January 26, 2020
Extremely saddened by the loss of one of the greatest ambassadors of the game and advocates for women's basketball.
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_WBBall) January 27, 2020
Kobe, your contributions to the sport and a generation of players will never be forgotten. #MambaMentality | #RIPKobe
The sports world tragically lost some great men, fathers and husbands today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families of those involved. #RestInPeaceKobe#RestInPeaceJohnAltobelli
— Skip Johnson (@CoachJohnsonOU) January 26, 2020
KB#24- An inspiration to us all! pic.twitter.com/GMap5Uj5Qj
— Mark Carr (@MCarrSoccer) January 27, 2020
That take your breath away, remember where you were type of news... One of the greatest to ever compete, RIP #KobeBryant
— Lindsey Gray Walton (@LindseyGWalton) January 26, 2020
My favorite athlete ever man. Life is to short..
— Kenneth Murray (@KennethMurray) January 26, 2020
3... 2... 1... Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. ?????? #MambaForever pic.twitter.com/qjQP1o7Yg8
— De'Vion Harmon (@TheDH11) January 26, 2020
24 ??
— B.A (@BrianAsamoah2) January 26, 2020
From your love of your hometown of Philly to your competitiveness in everything to your legendary career to your Mamba Mentality to the speech you gave our team to how you were the definition of a true leader & man... RIP to a Legend, @kobebryant. ?? #MambaForever
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) January 26, 2020
A Legend that will live on forever. RIP???? pic.twitter.com/ptXNcaAnFK
— MAGGIE NICHOLS (@MagsGotSwag12) January 27, 2020
That one was for you...
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 27, 2020
Rest Easy Kobe?? pic.twitter.com/mXW86TKXsP
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— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_MBBall) January 26, 2020
