On Jan 26. people around the world were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's best-known players. The 41-year-old, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others diced when their helicopter crashed in California. US.
People from all walks of life have paid tribute (致敬) to the late basketball superstar-—not just for his achievements on the court. but for his sincere personality and the encouragement he provided to so many people.
In the basketball world. Bryant ranks among the top players of all time. Fans remember him as the player who helped the Los Angeles Lakers win live NBA championships during his 20. year-long career. He started out at the age of 17 as a basketball prodigy (奇才) who went straight to the NBA and took his talents directly to the league. His fast speed and basketball art earned him the nickname Black Mamba(一种非洲毒蛇). That's why his basketball philosophy (哲学) is known as the "Mamba Spirit".
Off the court, he was known as a successful businessman. buying stakes (股份) in several companies, including Alibaba and Dell. Ile also left footprints in the movie industry, winning an Oscar in 2018 with his short film Dear Basketball.
Bryant was also known as a proud family man. His friend. baseball star Derek Jeter remembered him as such in an essay: "Throughout our friendship, the most meaningful conversations we had-they were always about family. "
As the Los Angeles Times noted. Bryant's greatness was cemented (强化) by his skill, hard work and tireless search of victory. His legacy (给后人的东西) will live on long after his death.
