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Kobe Bryant allegedly dies

Post by ClaretAndJew » Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:42 pm

In a helicopter crash.

I know nothing of NBA but a big name in the sport and I imagine people have heard of him who never watch NBA.

IF this is true (according to TMZ)

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Post by jdrobbo » Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:44 pm

One of the greats of the game. Sad news.

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Re: Kobe Bryant allegedly dies

Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:48 pm

Helicopters "Keep Off"

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Re: Kobe Bryant allegedly dies

Post by Funkydrummer » Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:53 pm

If we were meant to fly we would have wings.

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Re: Kobe Bryant allegedly dies

Post by Hibsclaret » Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:54 pm

tim_noone wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:48 pm
Helicopters "Keep Off"
Absolutely. Never will I board such a thing...

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Re: Kobe Bryant allegedly dies

Post by ClaretAndJew » Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:54 pm

Funkydrummer wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:53 pm
If we were meant to fly we would have wings.
If we were meant to survive tuberculosis we would be born with the vaccination.

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Re: Kobe Bryant allegedly dies

Post by Cleveleys_claret » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:03 pm

Tragic news RIP Kobe

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Post by Burnley1989 » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:06 pm

Terrible news

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Post by Vino blanco » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:13 pm

One of the all time greats in the NBA, incredibly sad news. This will be a shock to all Americans and to all basketball fans worldwide.

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Post by SammyBoy » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:22 pm

I have absolutely no interest in NBA but even someone as clueless as me knows that Kobe Bryant is a legend, for basketball fans this is probably the equivalent of Messi or Ronaldo dying. What a shame, after seeing the high profile crashes of late there's not a chance I'm ever getting on a helicopter. RIP :(
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Post by Vegas Claret » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:31 pm

Human legend, did so much outside of the game. RIP

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Post by tiger76 » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:32 pm

Yes just seen this breaking story,terrible tragedy for all involved,according to initial reports all 5 people aboard the craft have died,i don't follow American sport that much,but Kobe Bryant was someone who transcended basketball,and he was a worldwide icon,even for people who aren't followers of the game his name is instantly recognisable.

RIP Kobe

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Post by cricketfieldclarets » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:45 pm

tim_noone wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:48 pm
Helicopters "Keep Off"
Absolutely. The only advice I ever constantly heeded from my dad...

Was actually on about it this week at work. And someone I work with said exact same thing.
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Re: Kobe Bryant allegedly dies

Post by FactualFrank » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:45 pm

Read that his daughter is also one of those who have died.

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Post by cricketfieldclarets » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:45 pm

SammyBoy wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:22 pm
I have absolutely no interest in NBA but even someone as clueless and me knows that Kobe Bryant is a legend, for basketball fans this is probably the equivalent of Messi or Ronaldo dying. What a shame, after seeing the high profile crashes of late there's not a chance I'm ever getting on a helicopter. RIP :(
Yes huge name. Like Jordan and Johnson.

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Post by deanothedino » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:46 pm

Transcended his sport in a way not many do. RIP.
SammyBoy wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:22 pm
after seeing the high profile crashes of late there's not a chance I'm ever getting on a helicopter
Why do you get in a car then considering all the car crashes?

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Post by tarkys_ears » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:51 pm

I don't know anything about basketball but this is clearly huge news.

RIP and to the others on board.

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Post by SammyBoy » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:52 pm

deanothedino wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:46 pm
Transcended his sport in a way not many do. RIP.


Why do you get in a car then considering all the car crashes?
Necessity.

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Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:54 pm

FactualFrank wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:45 pm
Read that his daughter is also one of those who have died.
Few reports saying that’s not the case now.

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Post by arise_sir_charge » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:56 pm

Peak UTC, comparing car crashes with Helicopter crashes.

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Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:57 pm

deanothedino wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:46 pm
Transcended his sport in a way not many do. RIP.


Why do you get in a car then considering all the car crashes?

You’ve more chance of surviving a car crash.

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Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:57 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:45 pm
Absolutely. The only advice I ever constantly heeded from my dad...

Was actually on about it this week at work. And someone I work with said exact same thing.
That said currently watching top gear... Wtf is Freddy flintoff doing OMG!!!

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Post by SammyBoy » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:58 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:57 pm
You’ve more chance of surviving a car crash.
Also this.

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Post by ŽižkovClaret » Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:03 pm

deanothedino wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:46 pm
Transcended his sport in a way not many do. RIP.


Why do you get in a car then considering all the car crashes?
Well, if your car engine cuts out, its not quite as critical is it?

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Re: Kobe Bryant allegedly dies

Post by Bosscat » Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:15 pm

ZizkovClaret wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:03 pm
Well, if your car engine cuts out, its not quite as critical is it?
Unless you are in the outside lane of the M6 on a foggy morning....

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Re: Kobe Bryant allegedly dies

Post by deanothedino » Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:24 pm

ZizkovClaret wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:03 pm
Well, if your car engine cuts out, its not quite as critical is it?
It doesn't necessarily cause you to crash as you can autorotate.
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Post by Tricky Trevor » Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:28 pm

RIP Kobe. A global superstar.

Ironic that this photo was on Sky today with his lifetime points tally ranking him 4th.
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Post by Vegas Claret » Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:29 pm

on a side note, I used to do some work for an agency over here that was tasked with collating information on worldwide aviation incidents, the amount of helicopters that fall out of the sky on a seemingly daily basis is frightening - you couldn't pay me to get on one

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Post by deanothedino » Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:29 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:28 pm
RIP Kobe. A global superstar.

Ironic that this photo was on Sky today with his lifetime points tally ranking him 4th.

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Lebron overtook him last night. Congratulating him was his last tweet :(

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Post by cricketfieldclarets » Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:57 pm

tim_noone wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:57 pm
That said currently watching top gear... Wtf is Freddy flintoff doing OMG!!!
Not seen it but the Nepal one is great

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Post by IanMcL » Sun Jan 26, 2020 10:20 pm

What a sad end to a world star life.

Helicopters and light planes seem to kill many.

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Post by FCBurnley » Mon Jan 27, 2020 12:57 am

Some weird views on here. Whatever your thoughts Kobe was a sporting great but more importantly he was a father of 4 girls one of whom sadly died with her father plus 6 unnamed passengers and the pilot. RIP to them all and condolences to the families

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Post by Wile E Coyote » Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:02 am

excuse my ignorance, but I have never heard of him
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Post by Vegas Claret » Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:12 am

Wile E Coyote wrote:
Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:02 am
excuse my ignorance, but I have never heard of him
it's the equivalent of Man Utd losing Alex Ferguson

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Re: Kobe Bryant allegedly dies

Post by Clarets4me » Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:32 am

Wile E Coyote wrote:
Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:02 am
excuse my ignorance, but I have never heard of him
This will come as little surprise to many posters, your ignorance of, and prejudice towards other sports is well known on this message board ... ;)

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Post by Bullabill » Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:22 am

SammyBoy » .........
"I have absolutely no interest in NBA but even someone as clueless as me knows that Kobe Bryant is a legend, for basketball fans this is probably the equivalent of Messi or Ronaldo dying."



Or Buddy Holly.

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Post by ElectroClaret » Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:31 am

Wile E Coyote wrote:
Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:02 am
excuse my ignorance, but I have never heard of him
Whilst I've heard his name once or twice, I hadn't the foggiest who
he actually was or did. Thought he was one of these celebrities
famous for being famous. Or an actor.

Any road, RIP

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Post by ŽižkovClaret » Mon Jan 27, 2020 7:19 am

deanothedino wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:24 pm
It doesn't necessarily cause you to crash as you can autorotate.
True, but of the two, i know which most would choose, right

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Re: Kobe Bryant allegedly dies

Post by JohnMac » Mon Jan 27, 2020 3:51 pm

Bizzarely enough I always enjoyed flying about in Helicopters and never thought about crashing.

I have been in quite a few and in different climates from jungle to arctic but always trusted the Army or RAF pilots.

When something happens it really can have devestating consequences as is the case here.

Don't follow the NBA but I do know Kobe was a legend and so tragic his daughter has died along with the other 7 on the aircraft.

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