Fog Blog Sports Log: Kobe Bryant and Daughter Die In Helicopter Crash:

NBA LAKER SUPERSTAR KOBE BRYANT AND HIS DAUGHTER DIE IN HORRIFIC HELICOPTER CRASH IN PHILADELPHIA.......5 IN ALL DIE IN

CRASH!.....Michael Jordan has spoken on Kobe's death, saying ... "I am in shock over the tragic news of Kobe's and Gianna's passing. Words can't describe the pain I'm feeling. I loved Kobe -- he was like a little brother to me. We used to talk often, and I will miss those conversations very much."He adds, "He was a fierce competitor, one of the greats of the game and a creative force. Kobe was also an amazing dad who loved his family deeply -- and took great pride in his daughter's love for the game of basketball. Yvette joins me in sending my deepest condolences to Vanessa, the Lakers organization and basketball fans around the world."