The sudden and shocking death of Kobe Bryant has led to a wave of reactions and tributes to the NBA legend.
Here is a selection of notable reactions.
NBA on Twitter
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Kobe Bryant
DWade on Twitter
Nooooooooooo God please No!
Paul George on Twitter
Quit playing
Kevin Love on Twitter
Please no. Please god no. It can't be true.
Barstool Sports on Twitter
Madison Square Garden is lit up Purple and Gold for Kobe right now #RIPKobe
Dominique Wilkins ???? ???? on Twitter
I have no words God speed my friend @kobebryant You are a legend
City of Calabasas on Twitter
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Kobe Bryant and four others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. The aircraft went down in a remote field off Las Virgenes around 10:00 this morning. Nobody on the ground was hurt. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Linda Cohn on Twitter
Whenever I had a chance to talk to Kobe he was always a class act. I remember bumping into him at a restaurant and he came over to my table leaving my dinner guests with memories to remember forever. Even took a few pictures. This is so sad. Sports legend.
Meyers Leonard on Twitter
Wow. ???????????????? Life is fragile. RIP Kobe.
Richard Sherman on Twitter
Just don't have the words.... #Kobe
Big Cat on Twitter
Easily one of the saddest days in Sports. Can't believe it. Kobe felt like a guy that would be around and part of the NBA for another 50 years. So damn tragic
Adam Schefter on Twitter
Legend....RIP.
Jimmy Kimmel on Twitter
He was great,charismatic & among the hardest-working athletes ever,but what impressed me most was how deeply-involved Kobe was with his 4 daughters. Pray for them, Vanessa, his parents & his fellow passengers' families on this sad and shocking day. We will never forget you Kobe
JJ Watt on Twitter
Can't be true. Just can't be. Truly truly horrific. Rest In Peace Kobe.
VanLathan on Twitter
Like, Incapacitated with sadness
Freep Sports on Twitter
Kobe Bryant's last tweet: Last night after LeBron James passed him for 3rd all-time on the NBA scoring list. https://t.co/pbdglp1p7U
Shaun King on Twitter
A Los Angeles law enforcement source just confirmed for me that Kobe Bryant and 4 other people died this morning in a helicopter crash. An unspeakable loss for his family, friends, Los Angeles, basketball. No words. My God.
M. Night Shyamalan on Twitter
Shocked and saddened to hear about Kobe Bryant. To us in Philly he was one of ours. His loss will be felt throughout the city. #ripkobe
Paul Stanley on Twitter
WOW! Kobe. Such A Shock. My Condolences To His Wife And Children. Very, very sad. #KobeBryant
christine teigen on Twitter
I cannot believe this is real. My god. Oh my god.
Saeed Jones on Twitter
My thoughts are with everyone grieving. If the loss of a public figure hits hard, feel whatever you feel. Grief clarifies what we mean to one another and sometimes those connections are unexpected.
Be A King on Twitter
I wonder if you would join me in embracing Vanessa Bryant. Even though we're not with her, Love travels and is transcendent.
Tom Brady on Twitter
We miss you already Kobe ❤️❤️????????????????
SLAM on Twitter
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Wayne Gretzky on Twitter
Janet and I have no words to describe our shock and sadness on the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant today. Praying for him and his family. ????
Barstool Sports on Twitter
The Raptors and Spurs both ran the first 24 seconds of the clock run off the clock in honor of Kobe. What an incredible moment. https://t.co/vj1EFcuFpV
Vulture on Twitter
Ahead of the Grammy's tonight, the Staples Center has put up a tribute to Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash this morning. His fans have already started to gather outside.
Rachel Nichols on Twitter
Just surreal at Staples Center - Kobe's face on every screen as hundreds of people seem to just want to be somewhere they can cry together. Also: The Grammys are here tonight so there is the odd person wandering around in a tuxedo. None of this feels real. https://t.co/esukv1yNZs
MSNBC on Twitter
Houston Rockets players Tyson Chandler, Austin Rivers and P.J. Tucker react during a tribute to Kobe Bryant before today's game against the Denver Nuggets. https://t.co/JHEuAFMSA8 (Photo: David Zalubowski/AP)
Olympics Day 14 – Basketball
ShareBEIJING - AUGUST 22: Kobe Bryant #10 of the United States waves his finger while taking on Argentina during a men's semifinal baketball game at the Wukesong Indoor Stadium on Day 14 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 22, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Game 5: Los Angeles Lakers v Orlando Magic
ShareORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy and the Bill Russell MVP trophy after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Game 7: Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Game 7: Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Game 7: Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers struggles to hold both the Larry O'Brien trophy and the MVP trophy after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns
SharePHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers adjusts his jersey during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on February 19, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 102-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers Unveil Shaquille O’Neal Statue
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 24: Former Los Angeles Lakers players Shaquille O'Neal (L) Kobe Bryant and coach Phil Jackson during a ceremony where of O'Neal's statue was unveiled at Staples Center March 24, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Kobe Bryant Visits Nike Town London
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Kobe Bryant pictured at Nike Town London as part of his European Black Mamba Tour with Nike on October 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images for Nike)
Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal shake hands at halftime after both of Bryant's #8 and #24 Los Angeles Lakers jerseys are retired at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant poses with his family at halftime after both his #8 and #24 Los Angeles Lakers jerseys are retired at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maxx Wolfson/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant poses with his family at halftime after both his #8 and #24 Los Angeles Lakers jerseys are retired at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
90th Annual Academy Awards – Show
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 04: Filmmakers Kobe Bryant (L) and Glen Keane accept Best Animated Short Film for 'Dear Basketball' onstage during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)