Jerry West, Ex Basketball Champion Reflects On Loss Of Kobe Bryant

Jerry West mourned the loss of his two dear friends in an interview

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Kobe Bryant and Elgin Baylor were sadly taken away from the grieving octogenarian.

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The former basketballer called Bryant a bright and unique player.

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He felt incredibly hurt when he lost his best friend, Baylor, and couldn’t believe the news.

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Investigations were carried out to discover the cause of Bryant’s helicopter crash.

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Evidence showed that the pilot was responsible for the tragic incident.

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Several lawsuits were filed against Island Express for its negligence.

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Christina Mauser’s husband honored her death with a performance.

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Mauser’s daughter was fortunate enough not to have been on the plane with her mom.

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