Following the news of the tragic death of NBA great Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven other unnamed victims of the helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA on Sunday, Alabama head coach Nick Saban released a statement regarding the terrible news.
“The world lost a truly special person today. Our hearts go out to Kobe’s family, friends and all who loved him as both a basketball player and a person,” read Saban’s statement. “Kobe was one of the greatest to ever play the game, but what truly separated him was his competitive spirit and unmatched work ethic.
“When Kobe spoke to our team, he talked about how he went to work knowing perfect was unattainable but put everything into closing the gap on perfect every day. This is an unbelievably sad day. He leaves a tremendous legacy for all who knew and loved him.”
Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/k7505l2ot0
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) January 26, 2020
Bryant, 41, spoke with the Crimson Tide in 2018 about leadership and being a good teammate.
Mamba Mentality! Great to have @kobebryant in the building.#OutworkYesterday#Rolltide pic.twitter.com/fODPUR6GHX
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) August 10, 2018
Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa, 37, and three daughters Natalia, 17, Bianka, 3, and Capri who is less than a year old
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Patrick Dowd is a Reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via Pat_Dowd77
