Tiger Woods heard cheers for Kobe Bryant while playing, but did not learn of his death until after tournament
on Sunday after fans were chanting at him during his round at the Farmers Insurance Open.
Bryant was one of nine people killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. He was 41. His 13-year-old daughterWoods said fans were chanting "Do it for Mamba," a reference to Bryant's nickname "The Black Mamba" at Woods during his round, but he didn't understand the reference."I didn't know until [Woods' caddie Joe LaCava] told me coming off the 18th green," Woods said.
Woods is a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and had a relationship with Bryant. He credited Bryant's competitiveness and skill on both ends of the floor.Later, while speaking to a group of reporters, Woods reflected more on his relationship with Bryant, saying that while they worked out together, they connected more on the "mental side" of their sports.
"We really connected more on the mental side of it. The prep. How much it takes to be prepared," Woods said (. "For me, I don't have to react like he does. In my sport, we can take our time. But you still have to pay attention to the details. And that's what he did, better than probably any other player in NBA history. He paid attention to the details. The little things.
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