Current and former Broncos mourn the passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant

Jan 26, 2020 at 08:14 PM

Following the news that NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, many current and former Broncos players joined countless basketball fans in taking to social media to share their favorite memories of the former Lakers great, their thoughts on his legacy and more.

Kobe was an iconic athlete, basketball legend and one of the all-time great competitors in sports.
My prayers go out to the Bryant family and all the families of the other passengers who lost their lives today.
— John Elway (@johnelway) January 26, 2020

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RIP @kobebryant “Kobe & Gigi” forever 🥺😞 U N R E A L

A post shared by Von Miller (@vonmiller) on Jan 26, 2020 at 4:49pm PST

Everyone knows KOBE’s nickname “Black Mamba”. Black Mambas are deadly not only because of their venom but, they’ll strike w/o provocation. Kobe had no friends on the court, but off the court. Kobe had a heart of gold and made you feel like he’s known you his entire life. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/jWQP46piro
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 27, 2020

41 years doesn’t seem like a long time, but IF* you’ve lived a life as accomplished and fulfilling as KOBE. It’s an eternity. R.I.P KOBE. P.S Them one on one games in heaven are about to get real interesting 🏀 (2/2) pic.twitter.com/WmqrfCqb6N
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 27, 2020

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‘78 .. 💔

A post shared by Champ Bailey (@thechampbailey) on Jan 26, 2020 at 6:01pm PST

"I always appreciated Kobe’s talent, work-ethic and competitiveness. Most of all, I appreciated his friendship."

Former Broncos QB Peyton Manning on Kobe Bryant's passing: pic.twitter.com/lx5GilLJ1N
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 27, 2020

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It wasn’t his basketball that had me mesmerized, but his mentality to greatness. In honor of Kobe and His Family let’s tap into our Inner MAMBA everyday. As we all are witness and have always known, life is SO short. Seize the moments. 💔.

A post shared by Rod Smith (@rodsmith80) on Jan 26, 2020 at 5:02pm PST

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Rest in Paradise Kobe & Gianna ... I know you never let go of her brotha ❤️. You left a mark that will live forever. Your transition today was a major awakening about how we should live our unpromised days. My thoughts and prayers are with @vanessabryant, their girls, the Bryant Family and families of the other passengers onboard. Praying to understand today, from a God who makes no mistakes 💔🙏🏾. #RIPKOBE #KOBEBRYANT #RIPKOBEBRYANT #Legend #MambaMentality

A post shared by DeMarcus Ware (@demarcusware) on Jan 26, 2020 at 4:45pm PST

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Man this one hurt 😢😢 RIP 🐐

A post shared by Kareem Jackson (@reemboi25) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:16pm PST

Heavy hearted about this loss 😔 https://t.co/LI3921B4jj
— Courtland Sutton♠️ (@SuttonCourtland) January 27, 2020

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#RIPKobe

A post shared by Chris Harris Jr (@chrisharrisjr) on Jan 26, 2020 at 1:09pm PST

Just landed in SF to the devastating Kobe news. Life is short Love each other! RIP
— mark schlereth (@markschlereth) January 26, 2020

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I can’t fathom this...RIP to my sports hero. I don’t want to believe this. #Mamba

A post shared by Justin Simmons (@jsimms1119) on Jan 26, 2020 at 2:15pm PST

😔 RIP MAMBA
— Derek Wolfe (@Derek_Wolfe95) January 26, 2020

I still can’t believe this Kobe news cherish your loved ones man you just never know when they can be taken away
— Shelby Harris (@ShelbyHarris93) January 27, 2020

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Legends Never Die 🙏🏽💜💛💔

A post shared by Diontae Spencer (@d_spencee) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:13pm PST

RIP #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/pUEQEX2WAR
— Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) January 26, 2020

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RIP @kobebryant #mambamentality

A post shared by DeMarcus Walker (@livinglegend_44) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:12pm PST

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Heart of a lion! Your legacy will live on not only on the basketball court but through so many people around the world that you reached and impacted! #RIP24

A post shared by adamgotsis (@adamgotsis) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:08pm PST

He has been & will continue to be a blessing to so many around the world, by the legacy he has left behind! RIP Kobe... The Black Mamba!! #RIPKobe #RIPMAMBA #RIPGIGI 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/bXuqxlobLs
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) January 26, 2020

Doesn’t seem real. RIP to a legend and my childhood hero. #Kobe
— Garett Bolles (@gbolles72) January 26, 2020

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RIP to an icon the world looked up to... I feel like I lost a family member and I never met the man... certain figures in this world we assume would live forever cause of their impact... he was one of them.❤️🥺😭 #Icon #legend #kobebryant

A post shared by Davontae Harris (@wichkid) on Jan 26, 2020 at 11:54am PST

The epitome of the ultimate competitor! Touched so many lives just by being you! Grateful for all that you brought to the game and more! Your mentality is the thing that I admired the most and tried to emulate. God has called another one of is angels home. Will miss you Kobe 🙏🏾 https://t.co/EyuC3emNqz
— Malik Reed (@MTR_90) January 26, 2020

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Current and former Broncos mourn the passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant

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