Fans pay tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant 2 years after tragic helicopter crash

Tosin Abayomi 20:43 - 26 January 2022

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time

Kobe Bryant and his daughter tragically lost their lives two years ago.

The world of sports is full of praise for late American professional basketball player Kobe Bean Bryant.

Kobe passed away two years ago and on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 fans from all parts of the world paid tribute to one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Kobe spent his 20-year career in the NBA playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

During his time with the Lakers, Kobe won five championships named finals MVP on two occasions.

He died while in a helicopter ride on his way back to Calabasas, California after a basketball game.

In the helicopter were Kobe's daughter Gianna, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Payton Chester, Sarah Chester, Christina Mauser, and pilot Ara Zobayan.

Kobe's death at the age of 42 came as a shock and fans continue to pay tribute to his impact on the game of basketball worldwide.

See reactions below

Forever Mamba! Miss you Kobe & Gigi!
💜💛💜💛 https://t.co/wLIiUthagK
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 26, 2022

Kobe forever pic.twitter.com/aq2apcYv54
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 26, 2022

Kobe Bryant died two years ago today.

Neymar scored that day, and he flashed No. 24 to pay tribute 💜💛

(via @PSG_English)pic.twitter.com/MmLJ7TWcPM
— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 26, 2022

Two years and it still doesn’t feel real.

Kobe Bryant
Gigi Bryant
John Altobelli
Keri Altobelli
Alyssa Altobelli
Christina Mauser
Sarah Chester
Payton Chester
Ara Zobayan

Rest in paradise. #MambaForever 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/5q91fFJ02l
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) January 26, 2022

"The Mamba lives in us ... and we cannot rest if job's not finished."

Two years ago today, we lost a legend. RIP Kobe 🙏 pic.twitter.com/XorHbzz9G9
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 26, 2022

I’m thankful to see another year of life but it’s really tough to celebrate when the world lost a great human being on this same day. Rest well Kobe the world is truly missing a great one.
So on this day I celebrate you & I say thank you for the battles & the friendship.#8/24 pic.twitter.com/3eLr9cT6gS
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) January 26, 2022

Family is Forever 🖤 pic.twitter.com/OkjOI6oplm
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 26, 2022

I’m thankful to see another year of life but it’s really tough to celebrate when the world lost a great human being on this same day. Rest well Kobe the world is truly missing a great one.
So on this day I celebrate you & I say thank you for the battles & the friendship.#8/24 pic.twitter.com/3eLr9cT6gS
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) January 26, 2022