2025 NBA Season

[btc78]

While we mourn for the sudden death of Kobe Bryant, I want to remember him with all of his accomplishments.

5× NBA champion (2000–2002, 2009, 2010)
2× NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010)
NBA Most Valuable Player (2008)
18× NBA All-Star (1998, 2000–2016)
4× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2002, 2007, 2009, 2011)
11× All-NBA First Team (2002–2004, 2006–2013)
2× All-NBA Second Team (2000, 2001)
2× All-NBA Third Team (1999, 2005)
9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2000, 2003, 2004, 2006–2011)
3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2001, 2002, 2012)
2× NBA scoring champion (2006, 2007)
NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1997)
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1997)
Nos. 8 & 24 retired by Los Angeles Lakers
No. 24 retired by Dallas Mavericks
Naismith Prep Player of the Year (1996)
First-team Parade All-American (1996)
Career statistics
Points 33,643 (25.0 ppg)
Rebounds 7,047 (5.2 rpg)
Assists 6,306 (4.7 apg)

(source wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant)

this all accomplishments will be forgotten in future because for sure there are other players that will come who can took place those records(just like what Lebron James did yesterday)

but one thing will be in mind of everyone specially in our generation and the Next and that is Kobe Bryant Being a Human that the passion for Basketball lives in Him until His last moments,the Legendary NBA players who's after retirement is going around the world to help Promoting Basketball specially in Asia.

you will always be Remembered Our "Black Mamba" Farewell for Now Rest in Peace.

[Reid]

Dear basketball is sort of chilling to watch after him passing on.
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6gkjqd
Never watched the oscar winning short film he got awarded for a couple of years ago until today.
R.I.P Mamba

It is a nice tribute film to your legacy. Fly high 4ever.

I watched that short film live when they are celebrating Kobe.
It already gave me the chills that day. I had goosebumps back then.

But as I watched it again now, it is like all my hair in my body is being pulled out.
Really, that guy gave so much inspiration with kids to push their limits into giving their all for basketball.

He entertained me, gave me hopes that I could see another "Kobe" in the making.
He is really something else.
Although we have a lot of good players now, his style can never be mimicked. He has something that is special, a unique art of playing basketball.
It is because of his love for the game.
I miss him already. 

[Viscore]

Dallas Mavericks owner honors Kobe Bryant.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says No. 24 will be retired following loss of NBA legend

'Kobe was an ambassador for our game, a decorated legend and a global icon'

No player will ever wear the No. 24 for the Dallas Mavericks again. Following the tragic news that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and several others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday morning, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced that the organization would be retiring No. 24 in honor of Bryant.

Hope more teams will do the same, his a Legend and he should be remembered forever.

[Bttzed03]

The last timr I read anything about Kobe was when Lebron passing him in the NBA all-time list of most points and now I read the news about him and his daughter passing away in a helicopter crash in New York. They were with another player and a parent.

Damn, tragic things can happen at any moment. RIP to the Balck Mamba and Mambacita. The Legend Lives!

edit:
It was great to watch the teams opening the games with 8-second backcourt violation and then the 24-second shooting violation

[stadus]

This thread for the day would be just all about Kobe, let's give him honor by discussing all about him for today.
Kobe is a big loss but we need to accept and move because life is so unpredictable, and I think Kobe had already achieve all he want so he would rest in peace.

[Ranly123]

Dallas Mavericks owner honors Kobe Bryant.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says No. 24 will be retired following loss of NBA legend

'Kobe was an ambassador for our game, a decorated legend and a global icon'

No player will ever wear the No. 24 for the Dallas Mavericks again. Following the tragic news that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and several others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday morning, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced that the organization would be retiring No. 24 in honor of Bryant.

Hope more teams will do the same, his a Legend and he should be remembered forever.

Much respect for the teams to honor Kobe and retire the number 24 jersey. What will be the next move of the NBA in this tragic event which took out the life of a legend.

[DabsPoorVersion]

Dallas Mavericks owner honors Kobe Bryant.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says No. 24 will be retired following loss of NBA legend

'Kobe was an ambassador for our game, a decorated legend and a global icon'

No player will ever wear the No. 24 for the Dallas Mavericks again. Following the tragic news that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and several others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday morning, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced that the organization would be retiring No. 24 in honor of Bryant.

Hope more teams will do the same, his a Legend and he should be remembered forever.

Much respect for the teams to honor Kobe and retire the number 24 jersey. What will be the next move of the NBA in this tragic event which took out the life of a legend.

This is a huge loss not only to the NBA but for the whole basketball world. Kobe inspires a lot of people and who know what will the NBA would do in a situation like this. But for sure they will do something special to show respect and their love for the legend.

[swogerino]

I just saw the news when I opened Instagram today.Every friend of mine and pages I follow were all purging their last respect to such a legend.I don’t know what to think of news articles which are making hypothesis that this may have been intentional,probably these person are heartless and will do anything just to attract more viewers.
Nevertheless RIP legend,you will be missed by all.

[Zeke_23]

I never would have thought that this tragic event will happen so sudden. I woke up seeing news about Kobe's death and I can't believe for what happen to him and his daughter. At first, I thought it was just another lie just to hype the social media, but then I confirmed it later on. Life is really short but he will stay forever in our heart, the legend, Kobe, rest in peace.

[Ranly123]

I never would have thought that this tragic event will happen so sudden. I woke up seeing news about Kobe's death and I can't believe for what happen to him and his daughter. At first, I thought it was just another lie just to hype the social media, but then I confirmed it later on. Life is really short but he will stay forever in our heart, the legend, Kobe, rest in peace.

Nobody ever thought about such a tragedy to happen in every way. Not even Kobe knew he would die this day but this gives us a lesson that whatever we do or whatever we have built in our accomplishment, if it's your time then everything will end. In Kobe's case, he will forever remain in our hearts.

[btc_angela]

I never would have thought that this tragic event will happen so sudden. I woke up seeing news about Kobe's death and I can't believe for what happen to him and his daughter. At first, I thought it was just another lie just to hype the social media, but then I confirmed it later on. Life is really short but he will stay forever in our heart, the legend, Kobe, rest in peace.

What makes is more heart breaking is that he die with her daughter who is also turning out to be a good player like his dad. He just retired from professional basketball and focusing on his daughter. That's why it is really very sad to hear this news, very unexpected.

[Sanitough]

He just retired from professional basketball and focusing on his daughter.

The main reason why he retired is because his body can't do what his been used to doing anymore.

Kobe Bryant to retire after this season: ‘My body knows it’s time to say goodbye’

https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-kobe-bryant-announces-retirement-after-season-20151129-story.html

[angrybirdy]

I never would have thought that this tragic event will happen so sudden. I woke up seeing news about Kobe's death and I can't believe for what happen to him and his daughter. At first, I thought it was just another lie just to hype the social media, but then I confirmed it later on. Life is really short but he will stay forever in our heart, the legend, Kobe, rest in peace.

What makes is more heart breaking is that he die with her daughter who is also turning out to be a good player like his dad. He just retired from professional basketball and focusing on his daughter. That's why it is really very sad to hear this news, very unexpected.

Think of his wife, the mother of this daughter, he lost his spouse and his beloved daughter at the same time. I can't imagine the pain she's in right now, the stress that might bring negativity in her life.
There are a lot of opportunities are waiting for his daughter, this is really sad that Kobe wasn't able to see the growth of his daughter, and her daughter wasn't able to show to her dad her maximum accomplishments.

[Captain Corporate]

 There are so many layers of saddness that goes into this, I can't even begin to describe where to begin. Kobe dying at a such young age of 41 is shocking, nobody expected him to die and he just died on a heli crash out of nowhere, he was with his second oldest daughter, he just started his life after retirement with his family so recently, he got into love of basketball after losing it all thanks to GiGi who died with him. So many sad and upsetting stuff. He was truely a legend, he is known by basketball fans and non-basketball fans all around the whole world and loved by literally BILLIONS of people, not many can say that. Dude was just a big bro to us all and our idol.

 Rip Mamba

[batang_bitcoin]

Yeah, Gianna was included to this accident and that's really sad. And you can also take a look to the last tweet made by Mamba and it's all about Lebron. I guess this will be hard for him. 

https://twitter.com/kobebryant/status/1221276426164269056

I know there are a lot of posts here for him. But I really do want to share my grief also for this shocking news today. I couldn't believe this is happening.  The first sad news that I read this day. His legacy lives on...

It's the number 1 trending news all over the world. If you have seen the match this day. Trae Young and other players paid tribute to Black Mamba by wearing a #8 jersey. It's a whole day of grieving. 
I've also read the statements of the other superstars and living legends including Shaq and Michael Jordan. It's not just about being a good player but they have expressed also their praise on how good Kobe as a father.

[Natalim]

It's the number 1 trending news all over the world. If you have seen the match this day.

It's the number 1 trending in in gambling discussion board as well, we just can't help but discuss on what happen, in fact nobody is talking anymore about the games tomorrow, that's how popular Kobe is, I think if one is a fan of basketball, they should know who Kobe is.

[onrise]

It's the number 1 trending news all over the world. If you have seen the match this day.

It's the number 1 trending in in gambling discussion board as well, we just can't help but discuss on what happen, in fact nobody is talking anymore about the games tomorrow, that's how popular Kobe is, I think if one is a fan of basketball, they should know who Kobe is.

A huge setback for the world as those who followed NBA or even if not followed would have heard of his name somewhere in the media or newspaper . What a tragedy and hope that his family and followers get the strength to move out from this difficult times.

[LogitechMouse]

The last timr I read anything about Kobe was when Lebron passing him in the NBA all-time list of most points and now I read the news about him and his daughter passing away in a helicopter crash in New York. They were with another player and a parent.

Damn, tragic things can happen at any moment. RIP to the Balck Mamba and Mambacita. The Legend Lives!

edit:
It was great to watch the teams opening the games with 8-second backcourt violation and then the 24-second shooting violation

Oh Damn!!!!!

A sad day for us Basketball fans. Even you are a Kobe fan or not as long as you are playing basketball and you watched how this legend played inside the court, you will feel terribly sad with what happened this day . I'm not that good in basketball but I'm an avid basketball fan so when I wake up in the morning and browsed at Facebook, I was shocked when I saw this on my timeline. I thought for a second that this was just a fake but as I scroll down, I saw this different articles regarding to the tragedy that happened.

As they say "Enjoy every second of your life because you don't know when you will be gone". A legend will be live forever in our hearts .

I'm curious on how will the LA Lakers will be in their next home game. I just saw that their next game will be against the Clippers. 2 LA teams will face.

[peter0425]

It's the number 1 trending news all over the world. If you have seen the match this day.

It's the number 1 trending in in gambling discussion board as well, we just can't help but discuss on what happen, in fact nobody is talking anymore about the games tomorrow, that's how popular Kobe is, I think if one is a fan of basketball, they should know who Kobe is.

yups and even oscars opening gives tribute to Kobe's Lost and the whole world,but what touches me the Game in NBA when they all Give turnovers to give respect for the Black Mamba of NBA.

for us to continue this Off topic conversation there is a thread in Off Topic section having same posts as we are talking here

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5220965.msg53714224#msg53714224

here is the thread.

[Golftech]

It's the number 1 trending news all over the world. If you have seen the match this day.

It's the number 1 trending in in gambling discussion board as well, we just can't help but discuss on what happen, in fact nobody is talking anymore about the games tomorrow, that's how popular Kobe is, I think if one is a fan of basketball, they should know who Kobe is.

That's right. Anyone who loves playing basketball will definitely know who's this man, Kobe's name have his own statue around this sport.
Being very competitive he set as a good example and attitude for those young generations. Players who are now now being known surely
idolized Kobe mentality.