Sunday became one of the most memorable sports days in recent memory for all of the wrong reasons. Around 1 PM Central time, the tragic news began to break that NBA legend Kobe Bryant had passed away after a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles.

Unfortunately, the tragic news did not end there. After back and forth reporting by various news outlets, it was confirmed later that Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant was one of the other four deaths in the crash.

Bryant is one of the most iconic players in professional sports history with a competitive edge over the course of a historic 20 year career that could likely be matched by very few. He is incredibly influential on today’s crop of NBA players and that was very apparent in the fallout from this news. We have gathered various reactions from the world of basketball to Kobe and Gianna’s tragic passing.

Damn. RIP Mamba. May your memory be a blessing

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 26, 2020

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) January 26, 2020

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 this is so sad! RIP💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/5ykf0drVSG

— Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) January 26, 2020

😔 #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/AFn62zE4yi

— Basket.lv (@basketbols) January 26, 2020

RIP to an ICON!!!🙏🏾 Just devastating

— Tim Hardaway Jr (@T_HardJR) January 26, 2020

Kobe 🙏

— José Juan Barea (@jjbareapr) January 26, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Bryant family. Such a tragedy. One of the greatest to ever play the game and an idol to many. https://t.co/92dyL9qH8M

— Ryan Broekhoff (@RBroekhoff45) January 26, 2020

The NBA was put in a tough situation with the news of Bryant’s passing coming so close to the tip-off of a couple Sunday afternoon games. Ultimately, the Rockets/Nuggets and Spurs/Raptors games did proceed at their regularly scheduled times with various tributes in place. Former Maverick Tyson Chandler was understandably emotional as he sat on the bench during the Nuggets/Rockets game.

Tyson Chandler clearly heartbroken. Not sure how these players are able to focus on the game. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/QlO0ByjsEI

— Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) January 26, 2020

You will be missed brother. My thoughts are with the Bryant family at this difficult time. RIP Kobe. pic.twitter.com/WV58jRJ5FZ

— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) January 26, 2020

My brother words cannot express what you meant to the lives of many. Prayers to the Bryant family #MambaForever #GoneTooSoon #24#8 rest peacefully pic.twitter.com/Yy0b7Kpbwm

— Jason "The Jet" Terry (@jasonterry31) January 26, 2020

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— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) January 27, 2020

On one of the most heartbreaking days in sports history, we are all sending our love, thoughts and prayers to Vanessa Bryant and her daughters as they recover from this tragedy.

#RIPMamba #MambaMentality