This past Sunday (1/27/20) the world lost a living legend not only in the realms of basketball but also life. Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi (as well as other passengers) were killed in a horrific helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
Kobe Bryant was a walking living legend. Kobe was a 5 time NBA champion, a 2 time NBA Finals MVP and the 2008 NBA MVP. He was also a 18-time All Star. He retired in 2016 after 20 seasons in the league, all with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Aside from all his NBA accomplishments he had a plethora of achievements off the court. Ranging from investor in Sports Hydration Drink Body Armor, to creating an Oscar winning film, to creating the Kobe Bryant Foundation. He was a GOAT on and off the court.
Nike and Kobe were also major influencers in the Sneaker Head community. He undoubtedly help create the sneaker head culture.
His biggest accomplishment of them all has to be his family and the legacy he created.
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