Philadelphia Athletes react to Passing of Kobe Bryant

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

— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) January 26, 2020

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— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) January 27, 2020

I’ve always wanted to be like you. Not only as a player but also as a person. You represent everything that is great about sports. #RIPKobe

— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) January 26, 2020

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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 26, 2020

This news is killing me today… My childhood hero gone too soon. Better believe I got him!! RIP MAMBA #EpicSh*t pic.twitter.com/DNFAMD18N4

— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) January 26, 2020

A legend is gone too soon. RIP Kobe. #mamba

— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) January 26, 2020

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— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) January 26, 2020

Heartbroken. The world needs people like Kobe… devastating. Wow. #MambaMentality

— Rhys Hoskins (@rhyshoskins) January 26, 2020

A legend born & raised right here in Philly…

We're keeping Kobe Bryant's family and friends in our thoughts 💙 Rest easy, Black Mamba. pic.twitter.com/lcgOasGd6l

— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) January 26, 2020

I’m shook right now. Just so tragic and sad. 😢 🙏

— Alejandro Bedoya (@AleBedoya17) January 26, 2020

This shit is so crazy rn!! 💔

— Jimmy Rollins (@JimmyRollins11) January 26, 2020

Sadly absorbing the tragic news about my teammates loss of his Son and granddaughter. Joe and Pam I humbly offer my condolences. Vanessa so sorry for your loss and pray you remain strong and focused on you and Kobe’s dreams for your family. Here Always for you…

— Julius Dr J Erving (@JuliusErving) January 26, 2020

He has been & will continue to be a blessing to so many around the world, by the legacy he has left behind! RIP Kobe… The Black Mamba!! #RIPKobe #RIPMAMBA #RIPGIGI 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/bXuqxlobLs

— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) January 26, 2020

This doesn’t even seem real #RIP 💔 https://t.co/5Z6tQmHiPN

— Wayne Simmonds (@Simmonds17) January 27, 2020

Michael Vick shared his thoughts with me about the death of Kobe Bryant, someone he considered a friend. pic.twitter.com/4Y8A5gQPsO

— Omar Ruiz (@OmarDRuiz) January 27, 2020

Prayers and blessing to the @kobebryant family. Such a devastating time right now. A great friend, mentor to all,positive role model and teacher of the game. Words can’t express my feeling for him as a person, father and player. It hurts. RIP Black Mamba pic.twitter.com/qDCB5BObv7

— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) January 26, 2020

I think we all did 🙏🏽💔 especially playing in the city he grew up in!!! https://t.co/7tbrtLQQU8

— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) January 26, 2020

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.

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 27, 2020

I waited and waited for someone, anyone to tell me that this was not true. I called and called with no answer but then the call came From the west coast confirming it was real. I’m so crushed, you have changed the… https://t.co/JLpfjWmSsR

— Marc Jackson (@Jacko2544) January 26, 2020

Rest In Peace, Bean. pic.twitter.com/eveHbXyijL

— Aaron McKie (@TUcoachMcKie) January 26, 2020