Sports fans and basketball fans around the world have not yet recovered from the shock of the sudden departure of American basketball legend Kobe Bryant, and those close to the former Los Angeles Lakers began to unveil hidden aspects of his life that were unknown to all.
Bryant died on Sunday after the crash of the helicopter that he used to travel in order to avoid traffic jams. The American star was accompanied by eight other people, none of whom survived in the accident.
Condolences and condolences poured on the player’s family and sports family, and many of his comrades were quick to present their testimonies about a star that inspired generations of athletes across the world.
Tommy MacRady, who lived for a while near Bryant during their youth, said that the late star was keen to follow the performance of legend Michael Jordan and follow his role in the "NBA" league.
In a television interview, McCrady confirmed that Bryant was frequently saying, "I want to die a young man," and he was also saying "I want to perpetuate my name and override the achievements of Michael Jordan."
On the other hand, the famous Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho announced the cancellation of a plan to publish a children's author that he was working on in cooperation with Bryant.
Coelho said that since 2016 he had started working with a basketball star to author the book, which was intended to inspire children to perpetuate diversity and overcome the problems of racism through sports.
Bryant previously admitted that he was not a fan of reading in his youth, but he became more interested in reading at a later time, and contributed to launching a number of initiatives to encourage young people to read.
The US authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the accident that killed Bryant, his daughter and seven others. Initial information suggested that the helicopter fell due to weather conditions, and the hypothesis of the mechanical failure was excluded.