Five years ago the dramatic death of Kobe Bryant

His example continues to inspire millions

On January 26, 2020, the world was literally shocked by the tragic news of Kobe Bryant’s death. The Black Mamba, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others, lost his life in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. A real drama that shocked not only his fans but the whole world.

Kobe Bryant was (and è) a true positive icon for the sports world and beyond. Winner of five NBA titles, countless personal records but, above all, a mindset (the famous Mamba Mentality) disruptive and inspirational to so many people.

In Italy, the ranks of people who loved him and continue to do so è very long. Kobe Bryant was very attached to our country. His father Joe, a basketball player, played in Italy and his son Kobe had the opportunity to grow up in the Bel Paese. A Milanista, he never forgot his Italian experience (on the court he used, several times, some Italian epithets to "discuss" with opponents).

The memory of the Black Mamba è is still alive, so much so that his fans continue to honor his memory and "follow" his teachings. His philosophy of life, maximum sacrifice, obsession for victory, Kobe Bryant è was an example and still is today, five years after his untimely departure.