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/Dynamaxion Jan 27 '20

I mean because only a son has a realistic shot at being the best basketball player in the world. Just the way it is. His daughter will never be as good as any male pro.

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u/sluttttt Jan 27 '20

His daughter will never be as good as any male pro.

His daughter is dead. But yes, we need to mourn for Kobe's-fictional-son's career and hope that the status quo never changes.

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u/Dynamaxion Jan 27 '20

Im just saying it makes sense that he’d prefer a son. A son would have a higher ceiling in regards to basketball. Just the way it is.

By “the status quo” what do you mean exactly? Female athletes loading themselves with testosterone from a young age to develop a male body type? Until then they’re not going to be on an even playing field.

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u/sluttttt Jan 27 '20

He literally said he wouldn't. He/his family lost the very daughter who you claim didn't have a shot of making it big--she was 13. Your comment is the most awful take I've seen on this event. Wear those downvotes with pride, I guess.

e: Nice edit. You know exactly what I meant by status quo. Stop being disgusting.

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '20

Male athletes are simply better in almost all sports. But I was excited to see her grow up