Earvin 'Magic' Johnson remembered his fellow Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a series of tweets: 'We love you forever. 8 and 24'
Bryant's death on Sunday shocked the world as it was revealed that the retired basketball star died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. His 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria Onore Bryant was also killed, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN. Johnson posted eight tweets to honor Bryant's legacy on and off the court. "As I try to write this post, my mind is racing," Johnson said in a tweet.
— Earvin Magic Johnson January 26, 2020 Johnson went on in another tweet to remember Bryant as a"friend, a legend, husband, father, son, brother, Oscar winner, and greatest Laker of all-time."Read More"Words can't express the impact that he had on the game of basketball," Johnson said his next tweet, noting the time and talent Bryant spared to mentor younger players.
— Earvin Magic Johnson January 26, 2020 "He was such an icon but also did so much for LA. He was passionate about serving the homeless and was an advocate for women's basketball. Coaching his daughter's basketball team brought him so much happiness," Johnson tweeted.
— Earvin Magic Johnson January 26, 2020 Johnson, who helped the Lakers win five NBA championships in the 1980s, ended his tribute saying that he and his family would"always be here for the Bryant family." Laker Nation, the game of basketball & our city, will never be the same without Kobe. Cookie & I are praying for Vanessa, his beautiful daughters Natalia, Bianka & Capri, as well as his parents Joe & Pam & his sisters. We will always be here for the Bryant family.
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