By JACOB BERG
Staff Writer
This past Sunday we lost an icon, a legend, we lost Kobe Bryant. He, his daughter GiGi Bryant, and 7 others died in a helicopter crash. The pilot was flying in unsafe conditions and the helicopter did not have the correct safety equipment that could possibly have saved them. Kobe’s death shook the world, he had an impact on so many people all around the world. His “Mamba Mentality” being rejoiced all around the world as people explain what they remember Kobe for. He was only just starting the second half of his career, retiring just a few years ago in 2016, ending his career the only way Kobe could, going on to score 60 points. When I heard the news I first saw it break from TMZ so I assumed it was fake, then more reports started to come out. His death hit me hard, it was unbelievable, people like Kobe seem invincible to us. I grew up watching him, idolizing him, trying to perfect the Kobe fadeaway. I wanted to play basketball just like Kobe, a ruthless scorer who could not be stopped. I was lucky enough to see him play in a few regular-season games and a few playoff games. Every game I went to they won. He left an everlasting impact and his memory will never be forgotten. I hope Vanessa Bryant and her daughters can somehow see the light at the end of the tunnel. I can’t even fathom what they are going through. I hope that they can heal from this terrible event and always stick together as a family.