KO8E BR24NT-ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
“Kobe releases , that’s good!”
Not many people believed the circulating rumours of the great Kobe Bryant’s death at first. But once confirmed , the news sent shock-waves across the entire sporting fraternity worldwide. Nobody had expected such a tragic incident to occur all of a sudden , while everything was so normal and people’s lives were all hunky dory. As his helicopter from the John Wayne Airport crashed at Calabasas in California , nine people lost their lives , including the legendary basketball star and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. It was utterly heart-breaking and the world was aghast. People all over the globe were distraught and paid their condolences to the ones affected in the disaster.
Bryant was born in Philadelphia , USA , and started playing basketball at the age of three. He instantly fell in love with the sport and would attend camps and leagues during the summer , only to get better and better with age. The promotions and call-ups kept coming for Kobe , and finally in 1996 , he was drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers ; and the rest , as they say , is history! With over 33,000 points , 7,000 rebounds and 6,000 assists , Bryant had no doubt stamped his authority all over the sport and shattered all sorts of records. Having been called “One of the greatest players in the history of the game” by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver , and “Arguably the best player of his generation” by Reuters , the great man is no stranger to fame , glory and greatness. From the twelve 3-pointers vs Seattle in 2003 , to the 65 points against Portland in 2007 ; from the sensational 61 vs Knicks , to that unforgettable 81 against Toronto in 2006 , Kobe Bryant has put on a show every time he has stepped onto the court. He was an 18-time All-Star , 4-time All-Star MVP , and was part of the All-NBA team on 15 occasions. Also being a 2-time Olympic gold medalist as well as a 5-time NBA champion , he has inspired hundreds and thousands of people worldwide to take up the sport and trust their abilities to succeed.
The life and passing of this icon is not just a sad incident to mourn about. It is much more than just that! It teaches us various lessons in our lives that we often seem to overlook. It teaches us that it is never too early or never too late to chase your dreams and achieve something , provided we work towards it and believe in our abilities. It teaches us to learn from our lows , cherish the highs , and to give our best and do our best all the time , as you never know how long or short life is! It teaches us to stay grounded , to give back to nature- to the society , to plants , to animals , to our family and to our friends. Let us do whatever small bits and parts that we can , to make this world a pleasant and happy place while we live.
For the ones who lost their lives in the unfortunate disaster , may your souls rest in peace ; and for Kobe Bryant , thank you so much for all the memories. You will be remembered , ALWAYS AND FOREVER!
