Kobe Bryant dead at 41
02-01-20, 07:17 AM
#351
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Originally Posted by Decker
And I was thinking : Someone must have already proposed this but I haven't heard anything yet. The best way for the NBA to immortalize Kobe is to name the Regular Season MVP Award after him. Yes, he only won one of them, but there is no player in any sport more synonymous with the chant of "M.V.P.!" than Kobe, so why not make them forever linked?
And in case anyone missed it, For the All-Star Game, Team LeBron will be all #2 for Gianna and Team Giannis will all be #24 for Kobe (though phonetically it would have made more sense the other way around).
And in case anyone missed it, For the All-Star Game, Team LeBron will be all #2 for Gianna and Team Giannis will all be #24 for Kobe (though phonetically it would have made more sense the other way around).
02-01-20, 09:45 AM
#352
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Originally Posted by Sonny Corinthos
I think being the bridge between MJ and LBJ, he kind of got the short end of the stick when it came to being named MVP of the league.
02-01-20, 11:50 AM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
I was thinking they would name the All Star MVP after him, not only because he won it 4x (tied the record) but because the timing is pretty much going to be right next to the anniversary of his passing.
Plus one of the most memorable All Star moments of the past few years is him taking it up a notch against Lebron in the 4th.
Plus one of the most memorable All Star moments of the past few years is him taking it up a notch against Lebron in the 4th.
02-01-20, 12:14 PM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Originally Posted by DVD Polizei
The only thing is, in this situation, it was VIP status (imo) that allowed them to fly in those conditions and/or being able to have your own private pilot who knows how to bend the rules in order to get from place to another more quickly.
Normal people...like you and myself...could not override a no-fly advisory unless we had a damn good reason (other than being DVD Talk members).
From just reading a few articles so far, and looking at images of the weather at that time...there's no way in hell I'd be flying on a chopper...let alone with my daughter and other kids. Maybe they've done it several times, I don't know. But fog is not complementing to flying aircraft. It will fuck the minds of the most experienced pilots--if you're a truly experienced pilot...you'll be sitting in the hanger sipping coffee until the weather gets better.
Kobe's helicopter was traveling at around 300MPH. That is hella-fast for a chopper to be moving in those conditions.
Normal people...like you and myself...could not override a no-fly advisory unless we had a damn good reason (other than being DVD Talk members).
From just reading a few articles so far, and looking at images of the weather at that time...there's no way in hell I'd be flying on a chopper...let alone with my daughter and other kids. Maybe they've done it several times, I don't know. But fog is not complementing to flying aircraft. It will fuck the minds of the most experienced pilots--if you're a truly experienced pilot...you'll be sitting in the hanger sipping coffee until the weather gets better.
Kobe's helicopter was traveling at around 300MPH. That is hella-fast for a chopper to be moving in those conditions.
Some other (possibly unrelated) add ons ...
The helicopter was apparently purchased from the State of Illinois government. It was sold in a surplus sale. (Don’t take that as any comment on the condition of the helicopter. Just an odd fact that is being talked about around here.)
The next day, three local people died in a plane crash not too far from my house. It was a former and city alderman/interim-mayor, his wife (our county coroner), and a family friend. (And their dog.) Again, weather conditions are being cited in addition to potential mechanical issues. Speculation is he actually put it down in a field behind a residential area fine, but they hit a garage after getting on the ground. To me, the “suck” part was they flew all the way from Alabama and were just miles from the local airport. Story is they had circled a time or two waiting/attempting (?) to land.
02-01-20, 03:33 PM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
So apparently people are selling the Kobe T-Shirts that were given away at last night's game. Some are selling it as high as $2,400.
But, some listings have been pulled because EBay does not sanction profiting off someone's death. The reaction about this is mixed. Some say it's scummy and others said, if you paid hundreds, if not maybe a $1,000 for your ticket and the shirt is yours, you should be able to do what you want with it since tickets to go that game are already so freaking expensive.
But, some listings have been pulled because EBay does not sanction profiting off someone's death. The reaction about this is mixed. Some say it's scummy and others said, if you paid hundreds, if not maybe a $1,000 for your ticket and the shirt is yours, you should be able to do what you want with it since tickets to go that game are already so freaking expensive.
02-01-20, 07:20 PM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
I have no feelings specific to Kobe since I never saw a single second of his career (I don't think I've ever heard his voice) and I'd say sell 'em if you got 'em. It's not like they are selling his ashes. If people are dumb enough to pay $2400 for a souvenir t-shirt that will be worth $24 in a year that's on them.
02-01-20, 10:22 PM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
If ebay is going to do that then they have to pull all listings with Kobe's image from the site then. They have to take every shoe, trading card, magazine, jersey, etc, from the site. Cherry picking what can be sold about Kobe is bullshit.
02-02-20, 05:14 AM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Man, considering the times we're living in with the #metoo climate being what it is, I'm pretty shocked across the board how much of a pass Kobe is getting. Especially from famous people.
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02-02-20, 07:46 AM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Originally Posted by Hazel Motes
Man, considering the times we're living in with the #metoo climate being what it is, I'm pretty shocked across the board how much of a pass Kobe is getting. Especially from famous people.
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02-02-20, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Hazel Motes
Man, considering the times we're living in with the #metoo climate being what it is, I'm pretty shocked across the board how much of a pass Kobe is getting. Especially from famous people.
First and foremost, a father of 4 killed with 1 of his kids along with 7 others is a fucking tragedy no matter what anyone thinks.
Kobe Bryant was a huge professional sports star in Los Angeles. He helped the Lakers win 5 championships. And him dying about 4 years after retirement is also a tragedy. Most professional athletes who retire just disappear and become irrelevant. But Kobe was writing books and making movies and had many things planned ahead that will now go unrealized.
Professional sports, especially the Lakers, is a huge part of the culture of Southern California and Los Angeles. If you don’t follow sports and don’t live here in LA, it’s just something you’ll probably won’t understand. He was loved by many in this city. Also, the NBA has become such a global sport, that his name is big around the world. And another important thing to note is that he played 20 years in the NBA and all with the Lakers. Loyalty to one team your entire career is a rarity in sports nowadays and also playing that long is also a rarity.
That’s really all I can add as of right now.
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02-02-20, 08:27 AM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Originally Posted by nickdawgy
I would imagine it’s because he never raped anyone.
02-02-20, 11:14 AM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Guys please, this thread is not the time or place to rehash the mistakes people have made during their lifetime. The link below would be the place to do it.
https://forum.dvdtalk.com/movie-talk...iscussion.html
https://forum.dvdtalk.com/movie-talk...iscussion.html
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02-03-20, 06:36 AM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Originally Posted by nickdawgy
Oh because you were there. Right. I’m sorry.
02-03-20, 10:00 AM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Originally Posted by nickdawgy
I would imagine it’s because he never raped anyone.
02-03-20, 10:02 AM
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Not to be insensitive but how much longer before I can watch an NBA game without it being a Kobe love fest? After the all-star break?
02-03-20, 10:21 AM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Originally Posted by Noonan
Not to be insensitive but how much longer before I can watch an NBA game without it being a Kobe love fest? After the all-star break?
02-03-20, 10:23 AM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Originally Posted by fujishig
If you're watching Lakers games, I honestly don't think you can avoid it until the season is done. I'm sure the season is basically dedicated to him at this point.
02-03-20, 10:46 AM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Originally Posted by Noonan
I'm not; only Celtics games. I can avoid it if I only watch our local channel coverage but if I want to watch The Jump or any other pregame show, that's all I see. Same goes for national games.
02-03-20, 11:15 AM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
Originally Posted by devilshalo
He was a polarizing figure for the NBA and basketball. His jersey was the second most sold behind MJ. He had international appeal and his work ethic crossed over to many sports as far as a winning attitude and mentality. His (and Gi Gi's) legacy is gonna be a hard one to die down until after the public memorial.
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02-03-20, 06:47 PM
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Re: Kobe Bryant dead at 41
It comes out this week
02-24-20, 11:41 AM
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Per TMZ
Vanessa Bryant has just sued the company that owned the doomed helicopter that crashed, killing Kobe, Gigi and 7 others ... claiming the aircraft should never have been placed in the peril it was in before the accident.
The lawsuit alleges Island Express was only allowed to fly under visual flight rules, and the conditions the day of the crash were not conducive for such flying. As we reported, the fog was extremely low and the pilot was in blinding conditions before the mishap.
The lawsuit also says the pilot was going 180 miles per hour in the heavy fog in a steep decline.
The lawsuit claims the pilot failed to properly monitor and assess the weather prior to takeoff, failed to obtain proper weather data prior to the flight, failed to abort the flight when he knew of the cloudy condition, failed to maintain control of the helicopter and failed to avoid "natural obstacles" in the flight path.
The suit says Island Express engaged in unnecessary and needlessly risky means of transportation under the circumstances.
The suit also asks for damages for "pre-impact" terror -- damages for the emotional trauma Kobe and Gigi suffered as the pilot struggled to get out of the clouds before the crash.
The lawsuit also says the pilot, Ara George Zobayan, was disciplined in 2015 for violating the visual flight rule minimums by flying into an airspace of reduced visibility.
The lawsuit also claims the helicopter was not safe, although it doesn't say what was unsafe. It could be the basis for the claim is that the helicopter was not certified to fly in bad weather.
The lawsuit does not list an amount of damages sought, but Vanessa is asking for punitive damages, claiming the pilot and Island Express were reckless, and the damages could be untold millions.
The lawsuit alleges Island Express was only allowed to fly under visual flight rules, and the conditions the day of the crash were not conducive for such flying. As we reported, the fog was extremely low and the pilot was in blinding conditions before the mishap.
The lawsuit also says the pilot was going 180 miles per hour in the heavy fog in a steep decline.
The lawsuit claims the pilot failed to properly monitor and assess the weather prior to takeoff, failed to obtain proper weather data prior to the flight, failed to abort the flight when he knew of the cloudy condition, failed to maintain control of the helicopter and failed to avoid "natural obstacles" in the flight path.
The suit says Island Express engaged in unnecessary and needlessly risky means of transportation under the circumstances.
The suit also asks for damages for "pre-impact" terror -- damages for the emotional trauma Kobe and Gigi suffered as the pilot struggled to get out of the clouds before the crash.
The lawsuit also says the pilot, Ara George Zobayan, was disciplined in 2015 for violating the visual flight rule minimums by flying into an airspace of reduced visibility.
The lawsuit also claims the helicopter was not safe, although it doesn't say what was unsafe. It could be the basis for the claim is that the helicopter was not certified to fly in bad weather.
The lawsuit does not list an amount of damages sought, but Vanessa is asking for punitive damages, claiming the pilot and Island Express were reckless, and the damages could be untold millions.
