It is reported that a fire broke out on the chopper which caused the unfortunate crash. Some credible sites have mentioned that eyewitnesses allegedly heard the helicopter engine faltering before the crash. However, keep in mind that officials are still investigating the actual cause of the devastating crash. Kobe Bryant played in the NBA for more than 20 years. The man was a five-time NBA champion and a staggering 18-time All-Star selection. He is also the fourth-highest scorer in the NBA’s storied history. Bryant retired from the sport in 2016. Following his retirement, Bryant went on to win an Oscar in 2018 for Best Animated Short for his beautiful autobiographical, Dear Basketball. He is the first NBA player to ever win the award. Michael Jordan, who’s arguably the most iconic basketballer of all time has issued a statement on Kobe Bryant’s death. Per (Guardian):
