“Today, the world mourns the loss of a legend. We are all extremely
devastated and saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his
daughter Gianna.
“Kobe is one of the greatest competitors the NBA has ever known. His storied
career and commitment to the game is revered by fans around the globe. He
inspired a generation on and off the court to strive for greatness and his
countless contributions to basketball will live on.
“We will forever remember the mutual respect shared between Kobe and
Sacramento. On behalf of the entire Kings organization, we extend our deepest
condolences to his wife Vanessa, their family and all those impacted as we
hold them in our hearts and prayers at this most difficult time.”
- Sacramento Kings Chairman, CEO and Governor Vivek Ranadivé