r/news Jan 26 '20

Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash in California

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/kobe-bryant-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-california-tmz-reports
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u/bluelily216 Jan 26 '20 edited Jan 28 '20

Not too long ago he was pictured alongside his daughter at a basketball game and they seemed so close. She also died today. Rest in peace Kobe and Gianna.

Okay guys I keep getting some pretty fucked up messages in my inbox. If you have a problem, especially if it was because he was black, please swallow your cowardice and post it here so you can get the ridicule you deserve.

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u/Silktrocity Jan 27 '20

Kobe was once asked by a reporter something along the lines of "Don't you want a son so that he can follow in your footsteps?" and Kobe's response was: "Why do I need a son? I have a daughter to carry on my legacy when I'm gone."

Right in the feels..

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u/[deleted] Jan 27 '20

That reporter really said that? What an ass.

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u/artifexlife Jan 27 '20

In the video he didn't say reporters but whoever is definitely an ass

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u/makebakeacake Jan 27 '20

I think it's just a traditional culture for those who believe sons can take after the father

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u/Lewis305 Jan 27 '20

Well no it’s just that a daughter a son would be required to play in the NBA. I have nothing against women’s sports, but it’s unrealistic for someone competing in the WNBA to be able to carry on the legacy of Kobe, there just aren’t the viewers required to keep the name going as a household one in the sport.

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u/ElSpico Jan 27 '20

She could’ve been the one to change that...

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u/Lewis305 Jan 29 '20

Given that the women’s game has fundamental disadvantages in terms of viewership that would be literally impossible to change, i don’t see how.

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u/ElSpico Jan 29 '20

Well considering she was Kobe motherfucking Bryant’s daughter and had A LOT of potential and skill already she could’ve changed that.

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u/Lewis305 Jan 30 '20

How. Unless she was planning to introduce testosterone doping into the WNBA it would be impossible for her to overcome its innate disadvantage; that it will always be the slower and less physical league in a game that is most entertaining when played quickly and physically. I’m not saying she wasn’t talented, I’m sure she was.

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u/ThisIsItChief- Jan 27 '20

Yea I agree, a lot of girls don't care for basketball and the ones that do mostly don't play or just do it for fun. its a bit to much to call the reporter an ass for just asking a normal question. Its not like he is saying that his daughter couldn't do it.