Earvin "Magic" Johnson opened up in a series of emotional tweets about his fellow Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who died at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday.
"As I try to write this post, my mind is racing. I'm in disbelief and have been crying all morning over this devastating news that Kobe and his young daughter, Gigi have passed away in a helicopter crash. Cookie and I are heartbroken," he began his tribute on Twitter.
Johnson went on to celebrate Kobe as an Oscar-winning filmmaker, as well as a beloved father and husband. Kobe won an oscar in 2018 for his animated short film "Dear Basketball."
"My friend, a legend, husband, father, son, brother, Oscar winner and greatest Laker of all-time is gone. It's hard to accept. Kobe was a leader of our game, a mentor to both male and female players," he wrote with an accompanying image showing him and a smiling Kobe hugging courtside.
Magic continued, posting an image of the two clowning around with a basketball and praising the late player for his willingness to mentor young players, saying that the entire city of Los Angeles will be mourning the loss.
