It is a fact that people die every moment of every day. However, the1of those who have done great work in the public area can be especially shocking and heartbreaking even to those of us who don't know them personally.
On Jan. 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant, one of the most famous NBA players in history, died in a terrible 2. He was 41 years old 3 he was killed in a helicopter crash, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant.
Following Bryant's death, people from all4of life have paid respect to the basketball superstar- not only for his5on the court, but also for his personality and the encouragement he has given to us.
In the basketball world, Bryant ranks6the top players of all time. He entered the NBA7from high school as a basketball prodigy. He played8whole 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and helped the team win five NBA championships. He was fast, skillful and aggressive, which9him the nickname "black mamba" — one of the most deadly snakes in the world.
That's10his competitive philosophy is called the "Mamba Mentality" "Mamba mentality is you're going, you're competing, you're not11 about the end result," Bryant said. "I's all about focusing on the process and12the hard work when it matters most."
Off the court, Bryant was13as a successful businessman, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, and a proud father of four daughters.
The fact that Bryant is no14with us is sad. We'll15see him give another interview or play in another game. But the work he has done will keep inspiring us years after his death.
