Kobe Bryant’s last words that prove he was a true American legend

American basketball legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday died in a helicopter crash along with daughter Gianna Maria and three other people in Calabasas in Los Angeles.

The news of Kobe’s death in a Sikorsky S-76 helicopter crash left his fans devastated.

Tributes started pouring in as soon as the shocking news surfaced.

The crash came only hours after the 41-year-old former Los Angeles Lakers star was passed by current Lakers star LeBron James for third on the all-time NBA scoring list in a Saturday game at Philadelphia.

His last words on Twitter honoured James as well

“Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother,” Bryant had said.

Hundreds of grief stricken users were sharing their condolence messages under his last tweet which many saw a sign of his greatness.