Kobe Bryant Quotes- legendary basketball player, most valuable player awardee, sports icon, great person and father. A fatal helicopter crash caused his death. He left us with inspirational quotes and motivational quotes. Kobe Bryant, his wife and his family are happily living in their famous Kobe Bryant house before the crash. Saddening. We still feel the loss of a great athlete, person, father and friend. Kobe Bryant jersey and Kobe Bryant shoes are just some of souvenir items we keep.