- Report: Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder are possible landing spots for Dewayne Dedmon
- Report: Heat, 76ers and Celtics among teams that have inquired about Nerlens Noel recently
- Kyle Lowry’s latest update on his knee raises concerns about how long he’ll be out
- Dwyane Wade unbelievably proud as his son Zaire turns 21 and signs deal with African basketball team
- Report: Nets would be interested in Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro in return for Kyrie Irving
- Jimmy Butler’s agent throws shade at Austin Rivers following veteran’s fight with Mo Bamba
- Report: Miami Heat trading Kyle Lowry for Kyrie Irving has been discussed in league circles since December
- Bill Simmons says Tyler Herro is the ‘best American White guy’ in basketball
- Report: Miami Heat have checked in on 3 of O.G. Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, John Collins and Jae Crowder
- Report: Miami Heat registering trade interest in Dorian Finney-Smith
Pat Riley Releases Powerful Statement on Kobe Bryant’s Passing
- Updated: January 27, 2020
Many around the world are expressing their love and sympathy after the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
Among them is Miami Heat team president Pat Riley.
Miami HEAT President Pat Riley Statement
“Kobe Bryant was a Godsend to this world; not just to the NBA, but to all those who hold dear and cherish family, friends and faith. Today I mourn the tremendous loss of Kobe, his daughter, Gianna, and the other passengers."
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 27, 2020
Riley coached the Lakers during the franchise’s iconic Showtime era. While he never coached Bryant, Riley has been complimentary of the former NBA superstar over the years.
Other members of the Heat family have been impacted by the shocking news as well. Dwyane Wade, whose career overlapped with Bryant’s, tweeted his response shortly after the news broke.
Wade and Bryant, as well as former Heat stars LeBron James and Chris Bosh, teamed up to help lead the United States to a gold medal in the 2008 Olympics.
The announcement of Bryant’s death hit the NBA like few events ever have, as his impact on and off the court was gargantuan.
He drove the Lakers to five NBA championships and helped cement the franchise as the gold standard of basketball around the world.
His legendary performances, including his 81-point game on Jan. 22, 2006, stoked the imagination of many and showed them that the seemingly impossible was possible.
Related Posts
About Robert Marvi
You must be logged in to post a comment Login