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NBA legend Kobe Bryant is one of nine people who died in a helicopter crash that occurred over Calabasas, Calif., on Sunday. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, also pa sed away in the crash. that Bryant was among those in the fatal crash. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Departmentthat five people died, but Sheriff Alex Villanueva later told a news conference that the helicopter's manifest indicatednine people were on boardthepilot and eight pa sengers. He confirmed there were no survivors.MORE: Bryant's death rockednot just the NBA, but the entire sports world. His greatne s on the court transcended basketball, and he indisputably was one of the world's most influential individuals.In the hours following his death, several trends arose on Twitter, including "Laker," "Mamba" "RIP Legend," "Mamba Forever," "Prayers," "Rest in Paradise" and "Kobe."Here are some of the reactions from those in the sports world who heard of Bryant's untimely pa sing:Sports world reacts to death of Kobe BryantI cant even believe this is real... right now outside Staples. Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) Today's / game Chris Paul Jersey started with two 24-second violations in honor of Kobe Bryant. John Elizondo (@johndelizondo) The Rockets and Nuggets held a moment of silence before tipoff to remember Kobe Bryant. SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) Hug someone you love today.Well said, . SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) NBA commi sioner Adam Silver statement on sudden death of Kobe Bryant. Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) Theres no Wesley Johnson Jersey words to expre s the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother I love u and u will be mi sed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other pa sengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW SHAQ (@SHAQ) Literally this morning you reached out to me .... I love you forever unc I love you Shareef ONeal (@SSJreef) GIGI love you cousin Shareef ONeal (@SSJreef) We mi s you already Kobe Tom Brady (@TomBrady) Im stunned. Words cant even come close to describing it. Just an incredibly sad and tragic day. Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) Jeannine & I are absolutely shocked to hear of the lo s of one of my favorite people & one of the best basketball minds in the history of the game! Our hearts & prayers to Vane sa & his girls. you were my biggest fan, but I was yours TheBillRu sell (@RealBillRu sell) The Orlando Magic is deeply saddened to learn of the pa sing of Kobe Bryant. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bryant family, the L.A. Lakers and the other victims of todays tragedy and their families.We will observe a moment of silence before tonights game. Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) Im heartbroken by this news, you were a true legend, and friend. Rest In Peace , my thoughts and prayers to his wife and Tobias Harris Jersey kids. Tony Parker (@tonyparker) RIP Kobe Bryant. I cannot believe I just typed those words. Just impo sible to comprehend. He was becoming as big a force in his second career as he was on the court. God ble s his wife and children. Skip Bayle s (@RealSkipBayle s) Man I dont even know where to start I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. Im so FREAKING SAD right now!!!!RIP LEGEND Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) Watching the news reports & my heart is so torn like many of the fans that r devastated over the news of the tragedy involving HEARTBREAKING ! Dick Vitale (@DickieV) NO PLEASE Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) this cant be trueee!! Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) Damn man.. RIP to a LEGEND.This came out of nowhere. Absolutely devastating. Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) Life is just too short and unfair sometimes. Greatne s taken away in a heartbeat. RIP . Such a tragic lo s. God ble s your girls. Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) This one hurts RIP Kobe Na sir Little (@2ez_na sie) Devastated for all Los Angeles Clippers Jersey those families. Last time I spoke with Kobe he was excited about the next chapter in his life with his girls. Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) Im legit crying right now! Wow Rest in paradise Kobe Bean Bryant! Kenjon Barner (@KBDeuce4) Nooooooooooo God please No! DWade (@DwyaneWade) Im hurt man... Jamal Adams (@Prez) Please no. Please god Blake Griffin Jersey no. It cant be true. Kevin Love (@kevinlove) I cant even put the words together for this....not Kobe Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) We can never forget how precious life is. How those who are special to you and never let them forget how deeply you love them Mark Cuban (@mcuban) Some of My fondest memories of sports growing up were watching Kobe take over games with my dad. Modeled my mentality after him. Thanks for that Kobe. Joey Burrow (@Joe_Burrow10) R.I.P Kobe.. this is devastating Christian Kirk (@ckirk) I mean I just saw my guy Kobe with the fam in LA at a volleyball game...cant believe it Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) Mamba out. Rest well Kobe. Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) Warriors were practicing when the news of Kobe Bryant's death broke. They called off practice, canceled media availability. Like every emotionally rocked NBA franchise right now, a ton of people in the organization were connected to him in various ways. Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) We all mourn the death of . My heart goes out to his family. May he rest in peace. Tony Allen (@aa000G9) Tiger and Kobe. 1996. Hug your loved ones. Tiger Tracker (@GCTigerTracker) Man my body so numb. Life wayyyyyy to short. Cherish every minute, hour, day with your loved ones. RIP KOBE Shaun Dion Hamilton (@iam_sdh20) Man Kobe was one of my fav/ greatest athletes of all time . RIP to a great one Eryk Anders (@erykanders) Complete Sadne s..... doc rivers (@DocRivers) This hurts no matter who you were a fan or what team you cheer for. out his family. Charles Buck Arbuckle (@charlesarbuckle) Prayers and ble sing to the family. Such a devastating time right now. A great friend, mentor to all,positive role model and teacher of the game. Words cant expre s my feeling for him as a person, father and player. It hurts. RIP Black Mamba Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) Horrible!!!! RIP my man Dana White (@danawhite) Ill never forget how delirious with joy was after he Jerome Robinson Jersey won his He was giddy as he hugged it out with me and and was thrilled when I mentioned his tremendous interviews with my dear friend Prayers for his family