Question

It is a fact that people die every moment of every day. However, the deaths of those who have done great work in the public field can be especially shocking and heartbreaking— e1. to those of us who don't know them personally.

On Jan 26, Kobe Bryant, one of the most legendary (传奇的) NBA players in history, died in a terrible a2.. He was 41 years old when a helicopter he was riding in crashed, killing him and eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant.

Following Bryant's death, people from all walks of life have s3. respect to the late basketball superstar--not just for his achievements on the court (球场), but also for his personality and the inspiration (激励) he has given to us.

In the basketball world, Bryant ranks (排名) a4. the top players of all time. He entered the NBA directly from high school as a basketball prodigy (神童). He played his whole 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and helped the team win five NBA championships. He was fast, skillful and aggressive (进攻性的), which earned him the nickname Black Mamba, one of the most deadly snakes in the world. That's w5. his competitive philosophy (哲学) is known as the "Mamba mentality".

"Mamba mentality is you're going, you're competing, you're not worried about the end result," Bryant said. "It's all about focusing on the p6. and trusting in the hard work when it matters most."

Off the court, Bryant was known as a successful businessman, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, and a proud father of four daughters.

The fact that Bryant is no longer with us is sad. We'll never see him play in a7. game. But the work he has done will keep inspiring us years after his death.

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