Kobe Bryant Killed In Helicopter Crash, Steelers RB James Conner Reacts
LOS ANGELES (KDKA) -- Retired NBA player Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, according to CBS Los Angeles.
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Five people confirmed deceased, no survivors in #Calabasas helicopter crash. #LASD #Malibu deputies remain with #LA County Fire personnel. Investigation ongoing.
Avoid the area until further notice.
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) January 26, 2020
All five people who were in the helicopter did not survive the crash.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner tweeted that he was just with Bryant last week.
"I just met Kobe last wednesday, was in his office talking about our books and how everyday in life is a grind. I don't believe this," Conner said.
I just met Kobe last wednesday, was in his office talking about our books and how everyday in life is a grind. I don't believe this.
— James Conner (@JamesConner_) January 26, 2020
"I told Kobe I'm tryna be legendary like him he simply said, "just grind, just grind everyday." Truly thankful I was able to hear that from him days before he passed. I gotta go harder. And if I tell you I love you I mean it..." Conner said in another tweet.
I told Kobe I'm tryna be legendary like him he simply said, "just grind, just grind everyday." Truly thankful I was able to hear that from him days before he passed. I gotta go harder. And if I tell you I love you I mean it... ????????
— James Conner (@JamesConner_) January 26, 2020
Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton also reacted to the news.
No Words....RIP Kobe ????????????
— Mike Hilton (@MikeHilton_28) January 26, 2020