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DudeLebowski
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Kobe
Feb 8 2020 10:38PM more by DudeLebowski
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Its crazy to see the out pouring of constant grief over Kobe's death everywhere in LA. There are a lot of people that don't remember a time when Kobe was not playing for the Lakers. I see people everywhere wearing Lakers stuff some two weeks after his death. There something about Kobe on Sportscenter every night. Its similar to when Micheal Jackson died. To a lot of people of an older age they followed his music for like 30 years. Kobe played for the Lakers for 20 years. Those of us Lakers fans that bleed purple and gold were really in a daze when it happened but now its starting to settle in. I also think his death in the age of social media further amplifies it. They need to finally do a memorial service.........its time.
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https://variety.com/2020/tv/global/kobe-bryant-death-international-response-uk-philippines-italy-france-china-1203482939/
      
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taxartiste
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Feb 9 2020 06:25AM     link to this

Memorial is 2/24
thedon60
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Feb 9 2020 09:50AM     link to this

In a real sense, Kobe is LA. When he died something in us died. Grieving can take time as it moves thru its stages.
DudeLebowski
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Feb 9 2020 01:45PM     link to this

All the buses still say RIP KOBE, people still congregating down at Staples Center.
I have NEVER seen this type of grief expressed for anyone.
DudeLebowski
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Feb 9 2020 11:28PM     link to this

Babe MJ is ((THE GOAT!))
Without MJ there is no KOBE. In the words of MJ "he took all my moves"
Kobe is the GOAT of LA!
Kisses31
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Feb 10 2020 01:01AM     link to this

Kobe we love forever....
DudeLebowski
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Feb 11 2020 03:56PM     link to this

Kobe and daughter were laid to rest last week The two were buried in a private ceremony in Corona Del Mar, California, on Feb. 7, according to the reports
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lookingla2013
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Feb 11 2020 04:12PM     link to this

Its just basketball. He didnt cure cancer for fucks sake.
taste.u
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Feb 11 2020 07:31PM     link to this

L.A. Hero.
AvaAllure
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Feb 11 2020 09:46PM     link to this

Sad Death,
GoBallsDeep
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Feb 11 2020 10:32PM     link to this

Finally found common ground with Dood.
I didn't know him but people I know that worked with him say he was down to earth and a regular guy.
Heading for the dirt nap at Pacific View in CDM.
RIP
OCCityBoy2
OC, CA
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Feb 12 2020 06:06AM     link to this

in the public eye, i think JFK or MLK 8s a greater man, greater hero than KB. ask anyone 65 and other that grew up in America.
thedon60
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Feb 12 2020 11:19AM     link to this

Agree with OC Boy. Kobe inspired people to be all they can be despite obstacles.
Mr.Horndog
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Feb 12 2020 02:56PM     link to this

I don't follow basketball, but the few times I heard Kobe speak, he did so articulately, unlike our
president.

I feel sorry for the loss of Kobe, but lookingla2013 has a point. As a society we idolize the wrong people. Those that invent cures and other benefits to mankind usually go unnoticed.
DudeLebowski
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Feb 12 2020 04:11PM     link to this

One of the reasons Kobe's impact is so great here in Los Angeles is that the Lakers bring people together. No matter if you're rich or poor, white or black, jewish or muslim or even Dem or GOP we can have collectively shared good memories of the Lakers and things Kobe did on the court. From winning 5 championships to scoring 81 points in a game. Kobe was like a superman in purple and gold. No he did not cure cancer but I bet if he studied medicine instead of playing basketball he just might have.
taste.u
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Feb 12 2020 06:28PM     link to this

BAM
KaiserSoce
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Feb 12 2020 08:36PM     link to this

“ No he did not cure cancer but I bet if he studied medicine instead of playing basketball he just might have.”

That statement explains SOOOOOOO much.
Galen
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Feb 12 2020 10:36PM     link to this

Maybe nothing like it since Elvis died.
DudeLebowski
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Feb 18 2020 12:40PM     link to this

Nice tributes for Kobe at the All Star Game.
Sort of getting tired of Magic Johnson always trying to get his face front and center.
The guy lost major props when he tried to fuck up the Lakers Free Agency this summer because he was mad a Rob Pelinka. That was a real bitch move.

All the tributes are well deserved but hopefully the 24th will be the last one.
DudeLebowski
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Feb 24 2020 12:33PM     link to this

Nice final tribute.
It was great to see Micheal Jordan speaking for Kobe.
Really nice tribute to his daughter GiGi........Nice.
CoachMila
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Feb 24 2020 01:56PM     link to this

He’s at the cemetery across the street from me. I see people their daily dropping off TONS of flowers. According to the cemetery manager, people are placing their gifts on a grave that’s not Kobes. I’m thinking he’d be in a private building anyway. Maybe even in a vault above ground.

I look back at my life and I used to sell mausoleum estate to the Chinese. They get serious with their funerals. 😂

I think I’m more of a cremation kinda person now.

DudeLebowski
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Feb 24 2020 02:22PM     link to this

"Kobe Bryant's wife sues helicopter operator and company for deaths".......they better have some serious insurance

I noticed when they speak about the people in the crash they always include the pilot but he seems to be the reason for the crash. Pilot error!
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Stue
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Feb 24 2020 04:02PM     link to this

The pilot was at some point, approved to fly. Would've thought the other families would've sued Kobe Bryant's Estate for wrongful death. Looks like he didn't own the Helo or employ the pilot. I feel more wrongful death suits will be filled
Stue
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Feb 24 2020 04:19PM     link to this

I see, Kobe's Estate being sued at some point




Cheers!
Angler1
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Feb 24 2020 04:43PM     link to this

Kobe is dead?...
DudeLebowski
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Feb 24 2020 05:51PM     link to this

^ You clearly haven't watched ANY of the tributes.^
All of them have spoken about ALL of the people on board the flight by name.
KaiserSoce
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Feb 24 2020 06:52PM     link to this

Kobe is with Tupac and Elvis hiding out somewhere.
DudeLebowski
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Feb 24 2020 06:59PM     link to this

Never knew MJ and Kobe were so close. Mj was really crying talking about Kobe then said "now Im going to have to see another memme of me for the next 3, 4 years"
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GoBallsDeep
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Feb 24 2020 09:21PM     link to this

I dig Kobe's too but not a big fan of sharing a table with a bunch of strangers breathing on my food.
But, it's pretty cool when the chef builds that little volcano out of the onion then flips the shrimp tails into his hat.
Good times!
DudeLebowski
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Feb 24 2020 09:57PM     link to this

The one thing I think was fucked up. They didn't let Kobe's father or mother or sisters speak. They had to just sit there.....thats was wrong.
KaiserSoce
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Feb 24 2020 11:24PM     link to this

“ They didn't let Kobe's father or mother or sisters speak.”

Often family members choose not to speak at a funeral/memorial.

artnjazz
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Feb 24 2020 11:34PM     link to this

It was a beautiful memorial...

I want to be like Mike.
KaiserSoce
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Feb 24 2020 11:35PM     link to this

I’ll cry at your memorial!
GoBallsDeep
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Feb 25 2020 05:36AM     link to this

I think he means he wants to be rich and black
Peckr
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Feb 25 2020 09:38AM     link to this

Now that the memorial is over and everyone has had enough time to get over morning someone whom they never met personally...I just want to take this time to say...Kobe was a rapist.
GoBallsDeep
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Feb 25 2020 08:54PM     link to this

Unless you were in the room as a witness, maybe you should brush up on the link.
Since he wasn't convicted of that particular crime, it would be as if I called you an asshole even though your ass-holiness had not been legally confirmed.
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KaiserSoce
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Feb 25 2020 09:44PM     link to this

*Mourning

I don’t know if he was or wasn’t.

I just know very few of us know the challenges that come with being a rich, world famous athlete.

I have also learned it’s hard to know the truth if you weren’t there.

I know two different people who say they know police officers involved in the actual investigation.

1 said there was damning evidence against Bryant.

The other said there was evidence of sex, impossible to tell if it was or wasn’t consensual and her rush to a civil suit before the criminal matter was concluded pointed to a money grab.

Both guys are reputable. So I don’t know.

I do know after that.... he did an awful lot of good.

Guilty conscience trying to make up for a horrible thing?

Or

A good guy just trying to do good?

I don’t know.
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Feb 26 2020 01:11AM     link to this

Dude please give it a rest!
GoBallsDeep
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Feb 26 2020 03:46AM     link to this


ROTFLMAO @ Dood telling someone to give it a rest!
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DudeLebowski
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Feb 26 2020 04:16AM     link to this

How many blogs have toy seen idiot?
You've only had that shill for a month and a half.
DudeLebowski
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Feb 26 2020 04:17AM     link to this

......have YOU seen

Not toy.
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