Top Tweets: Minnesota athletes pay homage to the late Kobe Bryant
by FOX Sports NorthKarl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves forward
POST: The news of your passing not only numbed my body, but everyone’s around me. I grew up idolizing you and wanting to just have the chance to meet you. Never in my wildest dreams, did I think I would not only meet you but compete against you. I remember being at Day Park in Piscataway with @viksingh__ recreating every single one of your game winning shots, practicing your fadeaway jump shot and mimicking all your moves. I remember playing @nba2k with @viksingh__ on situation mode and just shooting game winning shots with #24. A huge part of my childhood and my being as a basketball player has left the world. The basketball world, society, and my world and it will all never be the same. Rest In Peace to Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and everyone else involved in this tragedy. My prayers are with your families, loved ones, and anyone that feels affected as I do.
OUR TAKE: 💔
Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves forward
POST: I grew up watching and admiring your game. Your impact goes beyond the basketball court from the way you carried yourself, and how you were with your family. It was an honor and privilege to get the opportunity to compete with you and even hear the way you spoke about me at such a young age in my career. My condolences goes out to the whole Bryant Family, friends, and loved ones of both Kobe and Gigi ❤️.
OUR TAKE: Mamba forever.
Kevin Garnett, former Timberwolves forward
POST: I’M CRUSHED...lost of words ... CAN’T BELIEVE THIS.. LOVE U KOB #KOBBEANFOREVER RIP MY FRIEND 💔😔😢
OUR TAKE: KG said it best: Crushed.
Robert Covington, Timberwolves forward
POST: This can’t be real 😭. We lost a legend. The only time I got to go against you in my career. Thank you mamba
OUR TAKE: 🙏
Trevor Plouffe, former Twins infielder
POST: Forever. 💛💜
OUR TAKE: He inspired millions. (Watch here.)
Kyle Rudolph, Vikings tight end
POST: Raising 2 #Mambacita’s!! #GirlDad
OUR TAKE: The #GirlDad hashtag is the best thing on Twitter right now.
Minnesota Timberwolves
POST: N/A
OUR TAKE: Sheesh.
Minnesota Timberwolves
POST: Remembering Kobe
OUR TAKE: Worth the watch. (Watch here.)
Stefon Diggs, Vikings receiver
POST: Today I lost my hero…
OUR TAKE: Heartbreaking.
Lindsay Whalen, Gophers head coach
POST: My dad doesn’t have social media but he deserves this post. He has supported me and my sisters in anything we have ever wanted to do. He has been to 7 different countries to support me in my basketball career. #girldad
OUR TAKE: #GirlDads >>>