Tennessee Titans players react to tragic death of Kobe Bryant

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 15: NBA Legends Kobe Bryant takes part in a ceremony during FIBA World Cup 2019 final match between Argentina and Spain at Beijing Wukesong Sport Arena on September 15, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 15: NBA Legends Kobe Bryant takes part in a ceremony during FIBA World Cup 2019 final match between Argentina and Spain at Beijing Wukesong Sport Arena on September 15, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) /
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Tennessee Titans players reacted to the tragic passing of former Los Angeles Lakers superstar and NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Tennessee Titans players reacted to the tragic passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas.

TMZ broke the news of the horrifying story about the death of the 41-year-old legend and his daughter Gianna, who also was reportedly on board.

"Kobe Bryant died in a helicoper crash in Calabasas Sunday morning … TMZ Sports has confirmed.Kobe was traveling with at least 3 other people in his private helicopter when it went down. A fire broke out. Emergency personnel responded, but nobody on board survived. 5 people are confirmed dead. We’re told Vanessa Bryant was not among those on board."

"12:35 PM PT — Kobe’s daughter Gianna Maria Onore — aka GiGi — was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash … reps for Kobe tell TMZ Sports. She was 13.We’re told they were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred. The Academy is in nearby Thousand Oaks."

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this unimaginably difficult time. This is absolutely heartbreaking.

For those of us who grew up watching Bryant dominate the game of basketball and become one of the greatest NBA players of all-time, this is surreal news. One can’t even begin to register this.

The world was obviously rocked with the news that the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar and NBA legend had passed away. Several Tennessee Titans players reacted on Twitter.

Left tackle Taylor Lewan.

Cornerback Malcolm Butler.

Safety Kenny Vaccaro.

Safety Kevin Byard.

Wide receiver Tajae Sharpe.

Left guard Rodger Saffold.

Wide receiver Corey Davis.

Defensive lineman DaQuan Jones.

Tight end Jonnu Smith.

Defensive back Dane Cruikshank.

Derrick Henry said this at the Pro Bowl.

Rest in peace, Kobe and Gianna.