Apr 12, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts in front of Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
#PrayforKobe, Achilles and Kobe are all trending worldwide now.
I think most of us have felt at one point or another that Kobe Bryant was just untouchable. Times where it literally felt like he might be a little more mamba than man.
I imagine that’s why it came as such a shock to the world Friday night when he went down. Not because he was injured – we’ve all seen him injured and play through those injuries – it was because he suddenly seemed so human.
With that we were faced with so many questions we simply don’t want to answer. We had to confront the fact he won’t play forever.
And that’s a big deal. Because whether you love him – or just love to hate him – there’s no denying that his absence from the game would send a resounding ripple throughout the league and culture he helped build.
A truth not lost on many:
Damn man i feel bad for @kobebryant . If there's anybody and i mean anybody who can come back from that injury it would be him! Best wishes!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 13, 2013
@kobebryant ,this is a small bump in the road. Thanks for passing us your spirit.
— Metta (@MettaWorld37) April 13, 2013
I bet you recover in no time!
Love from the Artest family
Prayers up for @kobebryant , one of the best we've ever seen... #respect
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 13, 2013
Just watched @kobebryant press conference & I could feel the pain in his voice & know the feeling of pain in his heart
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 13, 2013
Thoughts & prayers go out to the big homey #Kobe.. Shame they ran him into the ground.. #Damn
— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) April 13, 2013
Prayers out to @kobebryant hope u heal well Thank you for all the amazing years of service. #Lakers #HOF
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) April 13, 2013
Prayers up for my bro @kobebryant get well soon fam
— andre (@andre) April 13, 2013
Tough moment because of @kobebryant injury. I wish him a great recovery. I have no doubt he'll come back stronger than ever. #prayforvino
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) April 13, 2013
Just heard Kobe may have torn his achills. Hate to see one of the greatest hurt himself like that
— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) April 13, 2013
Bummed about Kobe. League is less fun than it was 3 hours ago. Hope he comes back 100%. PS: no way Phil Jackson plays him 47 mins a night.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) April 13, 2013
He left it all on the hardwood.
— Steve Smith (@steve21smith) April 13, 2013
For now, #PrayforKobe