LOS ANGELES, Feb 12 — More than two weeks after Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, Tiger Woods is among those who find the shock may have worn off but disbelief remains. “It’s hard to put into words what transpired and the fact that it’s a reality,” 15-time major golf champion Woods...
Woods learned of Bryant’s death just after he completed his final round at Torrey Pines that Sunday. ― Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports pic via Reuters
“It’s hard to put into words what transpired and the fact that it’s a reality,” 15-time major golf champion Woods said yesterday at Riviera Country Club, where he is preparing to tee off tomorrow in the Genesis Invitational.The 41-year-old Bryant, a retired NBA legend with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in the January 26 crash in the Santa Monica Mountains west of Los Angeles.
Woods learned of Bryant’s death just after he completed his final round at Torrey Pines that Sunday. The 15-time major champion, who said he grew up a “diehard Lakers fan,” noted that he turned pro the same year that Bryant was drafted into the NBA to start a 20-year career that would include five titles with the Lakers.
“The reality of the situation is Kobe and Gigi are not here, but it’s hard to accept,” Woods continued.Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, has announced a public “celebration of life” for Kobe, Gianna and the other crash victims will be held on February 24 at Staples Centre arena.
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