Never one to give up and due to stiff competition and accuracy, Kobe Bryant became an NBA veteran and left a legacy behind him to bid farewell to the world, inspiring the new generation of the National Basketball League and fans around the world. People are crying on the streets of America due to the death of this player. The sports world is heartbreaking. Indian captain Virat Kohli or star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo all reminisced about Kobe.

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Team India captain Virat Kohli wrote on his Instagram page, 'I am very sad to hear this news today. Many memories of childhood are attached. Waking up early in the morning to see his magic on the court, which used to fascinate me. How unpredictable and unstable life is. His daughter Gianna also died in the accident. I am very hurt by this. God bless his soul. Condolences to the family. May God strengthen them.'

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Opener Rohit Sharma also mourned the death of Bryant. Rohit Sharma wrote, 'Sad day for the sports world. One of the game's greatest players departed so soon. Tribute to Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and the people died in the accident.' Vivian Richards, the greatest cricketer of the West Indies, said, 'The real legend of the sports world. May God give peace to Kobe and his daughter's soul. May God give the family the strength to overcome this moment of grief.'

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