Reactions: Raiders in shock, disbelief mourning the loss of Kobe Bryant

Jan 26, 2020 at 03:12 PM

Kyle Martin

Former Raiders.com Contributor

Today, the world and Raider Nation mourns the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant.

Sunday morning, the NBA legend and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna — as well as seven others — passed away in a helicopter crash just outside Los Angeles.

The news shocked the world and has caused people from across the sports world and beyond to pay their respects to the Black Mamba and his family. Many Las Vegas Raiders, including some from LA, took to social media to share their disbelief and remember Bryant's legacy — one that was much more than on a court; one that inspired people from all walks of life to go above and beyond and push the limits of greatness.

His "Mamba Mentality" will live on forever.

I know this can’t be real bra ‼️
— Trent Brown (@Trent) January 26, 2020

I listened to this before EVERY game in grade school https://t.co/iBlv1Ahjds
— James Butler (@jamessbutler20) January 26, 2020

someone please tell me this kobe news is a cruel joke.
— zay (@zayjones11) January 26, 2020

Wow
— Benson Mayowa (@Benny_b0y10) January 26, 2020

I can’t believe this!! I’m hurt!!!!
— PJ Hall (@Pjjwatt) January 26, 2020

This is so damn sad

Gah dammit, man.. 😔 https://t.co/dYGQQNoUxV
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) January 26, 2020

i literally cannot breathe right now
— zay (@zayjones11) January 26, 2020

Nip & Kobe🤦🏾‍♂️
— K9 (@keiseannixon) January 26, 2020

Prayers out to his family I’m still in disbelief
— Josh Jacobs (@iAM_JoshJacobs) January 26, 2020

No way
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) January 26, 2020

The world will never be the same, he changed more than just basketball he changed lives! Mamba mentality forever! 2️⃣4️⃣
— Johnathan Abram 🐆 (@JohnathanAbram1) January 26, 2020

I’m Heartbroken The Knowledge You Gave Will Forever Be In Me...🖤💔 pic.twitter.com/CZ7LneQDgt
— K9 (@keiseannixon) January 26, 2020

Damn, I really didn’t want to see this https://t.co/syzssPvxoX
— PJ Hall (@Pjjwatt) January 26, 2020

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Mamba Till Infinity...😔

A post shared by Madd Maxx Crosby (@maxxcrosby) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:35pm PST

Prayers up to the mamba family!
— DeAndre Washington (@dwa5hington) January 26, 2020

Legendary 🐍 Appreciative of all the experiences you let us enjoy. Enjoyed every minute mane. The mamba mentality will always live on!!! 🕊
— DeAndre Washington (@dwa5hington) January 26, 2020

pic.twitter.com/fiGxZUIWWq
— Trent Brown (@Trent) January 26, 2020

Tomorrow is not promised. RIP Mamba🐍
— James Butler (@jamessbutler20) January 26, 2020

Man this video. Keep going!! Determination. Love this. He's the 🐐 https://t.co/D3dquH8KlC
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) January 27, 2020

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Truly saddened by this news, prayers& condolences out to Kobe’s family and the other passengers. Without ever meeting you I was inspired by your work ethic and the unmatched passion you played the game with. One of the reasons I wore #8 thank you for inspiring me like you did so many others 🙏🏿LEGENDSDontDieTheyInspireMoretoFinishTheJob #RIP

A post shared by Karl Joseph 🇭🇹 (@k_joseph42) on Jan 26, 2020 at 3:07pm PST

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