Rip- kobe bryant

[Fred]

Sad, it looks like one of his daughters was also lost in the accident. I understand using a helicopter as a mode of transportation if you can afford it, but if what the news is saying about the destination (going from Calabasas to Thousand Oaks - about 15 miles by road), then I just don't get it. Why take a chopper if it's only going to save a very little bit of time. I get it if it was about 50 miles and you're Kobe Bryant (and you can afford it), but about 15 miles by road - why take the risk? Totally sad.

[h2oya311]

I don’t know this for a fact, but I would guess that driving in LA is more dangerous than flying a helicopter.

Also,15 miles can take a boatload of time in LA. But on a Sunday, perhaps not.

[Rich Klein]

1) I penned a column when Tyler Skaggs passed. I do realize the differences in their careers but many of the points are the same.

https://gogts.net/kleins-korner-how-...-in-the-hobby/

2) What a wonderful tribute (among many) in tonight's Knicks game:

https://twitter.com/nyknicks/status/...660416/video/1

Regards
Rich

[ullmandds]

Sooo Sad. RIP Kobe and family. Not many superstars are so likable as Kobe seemed to be.

[commishbob]

Former University of Houston baseballer John Altobelli was aboard along with his wife and daughter. His daughter played on the hoops team Kobe coached I believe.

[Kenny Cole]

It is really hard to process this. My niece used to play soccer against GG and Kobe was always there. Just a tragic, awful day. RIP Kobe, GG and the others involved in this tragedy, and prayers go out to and for the families. How terribly sad.

[oldjudge]

My wife and I saw Kobe many times at Sparks games, always with Gianna. They would have such big smiles like they couldn’t have been happier to be there and be together. Despite that, he was very generous with his time for fans who came by for pictures and just to say hello. I don’t recall ever seeing a star as big as Kobe (and there aren’t many) who was as nice as he was. If there is a heaven he will surely be there.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Fred

Sad, it looks like one of his daughters was also lost in the accident. I understand using a helicopter as a mode of transportation if you can afford it, but if what the news is saying about the destination (going from Calabasas to Thousand Oaks - about 15 miles by road), then I just don't get it. Why take a chopper if it's only going to save a very little bit of time. I get it if it was about 50 miles and you're Kobe Bryant (and you can afford it), but about 15 miles by road - why take the risk? Totally sad.

He lives in Newport Beach. It is about 90 miles to his Sports Academy. The helicopter crashed in Calabasas. He also has issues with riding in a car for long periods of time and has taken a helicopter to games for much of his career.