kobe bryant

[rivermobster]

If any one of us had his work ethic, we sure as fuck wouldn't be posting on here. The guy was absolutely amazing.

RIP to all the souls that were lost....

 

[Yellowboat]

If any one of us had his work ethic, we sure as fuck wouldn't be posting on here. The guy was absolutely amazing.

RIP to all the souls that were lost....

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Lots of us ncaa / international athletes have the same ethic. I have worked just as hard for a fraction of his pay. I think all of us here would for even 10% of his pay.

Sucks he and the 8 others died, but i honestly dont feel bad for him, its the kids and thier parents i feel feel bad for.

 

[shintoooo]

Lots of us ncaa / international athletes have the same ethic. I have worked just as hard for a fraction of his pay. I think all of us here would for even 10% of his pay.

Sucks he and the 8 others died, but i honestly dont feel bad for him, its the kids and thier parents i feel feel bad for.

He created thousands of jobs across the world and earned millions and millions of dollars for a lot of businesses. Why do you think he was paid so much?

If you don't give a shit about him, then stop posting in this thread.

 

[JD D05]

Lots of us ncaa / international athletes have the same ethic. I have worked just as hard for a fraction of his pay. I think all of us here would for even 10% of his pay.

Sucks he and the 8 others died, but i honestly dont feel bad for him, its the kids and thier parents i feel feel bad for.

I disagree I think maybe 5 guys still around have or had his work ethic. Jordan-Tiger-Tom Brady

 

[sirbob]

Lots of us ncaa / international athletes have the same ethic. I have worked just as hard for a fraction of his pay. I think all of us here would for even 10% of his pay.

Sucks he and the 8 others died, but i honestly dont feel bad for him, its the kids and thier parents i feel feel bad for.

Why would you feel bad for the kids and other parents but not him?

Using your logic, you should feel bad for him also - in the end he is just a guy that died. Just like the parents and the kids ... they are just other people so why fell bad at all for any of them?

I understand you might not want to celebrate him as much as some other people would - but to not feel bad for him, is to say he did something wrong or isn't deserving of anybody feeling bad for him.

I hardly think that because he made more money than me or is more famous than me that he needs to be dismissed as if he were somehow lower than the others in this tragic situation.

 

[SKIDMARC]

He created thousands of jobs across the world and earned millions and millions of dollars for a lot of businesses. Why do you think he was paid so much?

If you don't give a shit about him, then stop posting in this thread.

RIGHT!!!!!!

 

[Outdrive1]

I disagree I think maybe 5 guys still around have or had his work ethic. Jordan-Tiger-Tom Brady

Totally agree. Not every pro athlete has that desire to win like he did. Jordan was notorious for calling out his team mates for not being full out in practice. There’s a reason why the best of the best are as successful as they are. It isn’t by accident, and it isn’t just talent that wins team sports.


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[steak&lobster]

He created thousands of jobs across the world and earned millions and millions of dollars for a lot of businesses. Why do you think he was paid so much?

If you don't give a shit about him, then stop posting in this thread.

Shin, you're wasting your time and typing skills with these people. Who are they to judge ANYONE??? Let them stew in their sad, jealous, angry, and probably racist lives. Peace.

 

[Yellowboat]

Why would you feel bad for the kids and other parents but not him?

Using your logic, you should feel bad for him also - in the end he is just a guy that died. Just like the parents and the kids ... they are just other people so why fell bad at all for any of them?

I understand you might not want to celebrate him as much as some other people would - but to not feel bad for him, is to say he did something wrong or isn't deserving of anybody feeling bad for him.

I hardly think that because he made more money than me or is more famous than me that he needs to be dismissed as if he were somehow lower than the others in this tragic situation.

i don't feel bad for him as he is not here to greave for the one that passed.

 

[shintoooo]

i don't feel bad for him as he is not here to greave for the one that passed.

Are you fucking serious? He fucking died. Get the fuck out of here with that bullshit.

I've heard some stupid shit in my life, but this one tops them all. lol.

 

[rivermobster]

Are you fucking serious? He fucking died. Get the fuck out of here with that bullshit.

I've heard some stupid shit in my life, but this one tops them all. lol.

Ban him and delete his posts.

No one will feel bad.

Can I get an amen??

 

[steak&lobster]

Ban him and delete his posts.

No one will feel bad.

Can I get an amen??

amen

 

[jetboatperformance]

....... And then there were three heroic US firefighters working in Australia who died last week , heros that they were indeed , got very little attention ...

 

[92562]

Great article on John Altobelli who was also killed. He was my friends neighbor.

https://theathletic.com/1563483/202...zoFqEqnseHUm6_KEOS5A_M8OwEqBByyoNorQUx1IlwZ2Y

 

[Outdrive1]

Ban him and delete his posts.

No one will feel bad.

Can I get an amen??

The guy is compulsive liar. I thought he was dying 5 years ago?

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[rivermobster]

The guy is compulsive liar. I thought he was dying 5 years ago?

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Remember Dylan? The Lexuit? The list goes on...

Clean up this thread and ban him.

@shintoooo @RiverDave

 

[Yellowboat]

Are you fucking serious? He fucking died. Get the fuck out of here with that bullshit.

I've heard some stupid shit in my life, but this one tops them all. lol.

Yes, i am serious. Its how its how i feel about death. Once your gone, your gone. Have sympathy for those that miss them, not those that passed.

 

[BingerFang]

Pretty good video of a pilot reviewing the crash and the flight data.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Pretty good video of a pilot reviewing the crash and the flight data.
https://youtu.be/cttx236mUIE

I found that pretty informative. I was in a chopper a few days before at the Parker 425. A helo is a whole different ball game than a fixed wing, bizarre stuff how they even get off the ground and the pilot inputs are just wild, theres alot going on to keep one in the air.

 

[steak&lobster]

The guy is compulsive liar. I thought he was dying 5 years ago?

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Like I said, a miserable person living a miserable life

 

[Universal Elements]

Eye witness on the crash.

well I guess that blows the 184

The guy is compulsive liar. I thought he was dying 5 years ago?

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Some people take longer to go than others?

 

[77charger]

I found that pretty informative. I was in a chopper a few days before at the Parker 425. A helo is a whole different ball game than a fixed wing, bizarre stuff how they even get off the ground and the pilot inputs are just wild, theres alot going on to keep one in the air.

Kind of answered some things I was wondering myself.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

Just a random thought. Doesn’t google maps work at some elevation? I mean driving around it stays within 20 ft of your location. Why couldn’t the pilot follow the blue dot on his phone. A reasonable elevation and stay right along the freeway. I am sure i am over simplifying it. I am not a huge sports fan so this doesn’t really bother me. I feel bad for the families, but I am not shattered over his death. At least he did some good with his fortune. There are plenty out there that don’t do shit for others.

There are lots of tools available, we don't know yet what the pilot had at his disposal.

The problem with many of those tools is you have to look inside the cockpit for them to be of use. A guy In a high workload environment with rising stress levels might not have the capacity left to look and interpret what he sees on a screen. Let alone the fact he's eyes outside trying to follow terrain.

It is really easy to sit here on a comfy chair and play pilot-in-command, I'm as guilty as most for doing it. It is another thing entirely to be in the heat of the moment trying to figure out why the scenery out the front window doesn't look right.

 

[wzuber]

well I guess that blows the 184



Some people take longer to go than others?

Ya..based on the visibility conditions present nothing of that made sense. That mans report sounded accurate for the ifr conditions and he spoke as a flight knowledgable person.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

well I guess that blows the 184



Some people take longer to go than others?

He wanted to stay alive so he could grieve for himself.

 

[redone76]

The guy is compulsive liar. I thought he was dying 5 years ago?

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Come on now...he’s ex coast guard, ncaa wrestling/gymnastics coach, arithmetic wizard, airplane mechanic, construction supervisor with a dope Lexiut. Take it easy on him

 

[bowtiejunkie]

....... And then there were three heroic US firefighters working in Australia who died last week , heros that they were indeed , got very little attention ...

I know what you’re saying, but at least Arizona and a few other states flew their flags at half-staff to honor the fallen firefighters.

 

[Cobalt232]

There are lots of tools available, we don't know yet what the pilot had at his disposal.

The problem with many of those tools is you have to look inside the cockpit for them to be of use. A guy In a high workload environment with rising stress levels might not have the capacity left to look and interpret what he sees on a screen. Let alone the fact he's eyes outside trying to follow terrain.

It is really easy to sit here on a comfy chair and play pilot-in-command, I'm as guilty as most for doing it. It is another thing entirely to be in the heat of the moment trying to figure out why the scenery out the front window doesn't look right.

When I heard the flight path and weather conditions the first thing that came to mind was a very-very high workload scenario for the pilot. They would have crossed many different airspaces quickly in the S-76. Unsure if their S-76 had synthetic vision or ground proximity warning system (GPWS) installed.

 

[shintoooo]

They are having a special and showing his last game on ESPN right now if anyone is interested

 

[BajaMike]

Another senseless accident that could’ve been avoided. They were scud running from SNA all the way north to BUR then west over VNY then south to pick up the 101 fwy to fly west to Camarillo and hit the hills. They could’ve flown IFR straight to Camarillo and flew an Approach. Or, while they were holding for 15 min get an IFR clearance. Instead the pilot made some bad decisions. Celebrities or even regular people climb in these planes or helicopters all the time and put trust in the pilot that they will be safe. A lot of the time they have no clue who is up there flying them around. Not long ago Dale Jr was almost killed while the pilots made huge errors. A few days ago 4 people were killed taking of from Corona airport because they were overweight. Flying is risky business but can be a lot of fun and rewarding when done safely and properly. Sometimes things happen that cannot be avoided. Be careful out there when you climb in an airplane with someone and know the risks. This was another unfortunate accident that could have been avoided.

Exactly what i was thinking, he could have flown Airport to Airport IFR.....or as you said, file IFR when he was stuck in a holding pattern. Some helicopter pilots freak me out, flying VFR and scud running following freeways has caused so many accidents. RIP all those involved.

 

[LowRiver2]

Pilot had 8200 hours of flight time as of last summer,
Was an instructor and had many hours flying in that area per latest

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

I don’t follow basketball at all I couldn’t pick this guy out of a lineup but all the stuff I’m reading he was a great guy I haven’t read one thing bad about the guy alway did for other so he’s OK in my book rest in peace kid and the others , Good speed

 

[ChumpChange]

Come on now...he’s ex coast guard, ncaa wrestling/gymnastics coach, arithmetic wizard, airplane mechanic, construction supervisor with a dope Lexiut. Take it easy on him

....buys giant teddy bears for blind karate champions who don’t see how special of a guy he really is.

 

[shintoooo]

I was waiting for Lebron James to post something on Instagram. He just posted this. [emoji22]

https://www.instagram.com/p/B72NUtWA0gS/?igshid=1474c56vax9be

 

[riverroyal]

Ive looked here a few times, havent read all the post. One thing i noticed was a bunch of boaters arguing on key boards over a guy that died.

 

[boatpi]

Spatial orientation.

 

[gqchris]

....buys giant teddy bears for blind karate champions who don’t see how special of a guy he really is.

And is the Admin Picture Approver for Plenty of Fish.

 

[BajaMike]

There are lots of tools available, we don't know yet what the pilot had at his disposal.

The problem with many of those tools is you have to look inside the cockpit for them to be of use. A guy In a high workload environment with rising stress levels might not have the capacity left to look and interpret what he sees on a screen. Let alone the fact he's eyes outside trying to follow terrain.

It is really easy to sit here on a comfy chair and play pilot-in-command, I'm as guilty as most for doing it. It is another thing entirely to be in the heat of the moment trying to figure out why the scenery out the front window doesn't look right.

What you say is true. After the full investigation we’ll have the real info. My opinion, that helicopter needs to have two pilots, the workload is just too heavy for one pilot to control that very complicated aircraft, especially flying in and out of IMC.

As I said, if the pilot would have filed IFR, airport to airport, this may not have happened.

I haven’t heard, did he have a heliport at his facility in Thousand Oaks?

 

[Bobby V]

What you say is true. After the full investigation we’ll have the real info. My opinion, that helicopter needs to have two pilots, the workload is just too heavy for one pilot to control that very complicated aircraft, especially flying in and out of IMC.

As I said, if the pilot would have filed IFR, airport to airport, this may not have happened.

I haven’t heard, did he have a heliport at his facility in Thousand Oaks?

I don't see a heli port on the building checking google maps. Camarillo Airport is about 10 miles away.

 

[dryhoze1]

Spatial orientation.

actually spatial disorientation



It’s exactly it !!
Snocc , boatpi and 500 something have it right.
25 year commercial helicopter pilot & 22 in the fire service.
When I drive in to work with single digit humidity & Santa Ana winds, I know it’s gonna be a bad day.
Getting off work Sunday morning and driving home on coast highway ( right near where Koby took off from, I said to myself as I saw a helicopter lifting off ( Jesus this is a bad day to be flying)
I saw he went down 30 minutes later & knew exactly why.
Godspeed to all involved..




Yellowboat still proves to be the biggest clown on Rdp.. Grads included

 

[rivermobster]

ESPN is playing his final game right now.

He set a record in this game, the final few minutes are something special...

 

[shintoooo]

The clips of his daughter at his last game are absolutely heart breaking. [emoji22]

 

[73mandella]

This is an interesting thread. My first reaction is if anyone who posted on this thread would have done so if Kobe and his daughter had not been on the fatal flight. Nine people died, not two. However, one is known worldwide for his accomplishments on the basketball court; he was certainly one of the greatest who no doubt touched many people. It’s not that I don’t feel badly for Kobe, his family, and all of those he touched; however, what I don’t recall seeing on this site (and I may have missed it) is a thread on the 3 US firefighters who lost their lives recently in Australia fighting devastating wildfire. Their names are: Ian McBeth, Clyde Hudson, and Rick DeMorgan Jr.

 

[Mr. C]

I think many are taking some comments to far as maybe they aren’t expressing themselves to your satisfaction. I am totally in shock and saddened for all involved. But at the same time I do not get reactions (imho) from some who never even meet the guy. For those that did you obviously have a personal connection He was a great ball player as I am sure the others onboard were great people. I know the pain. I lost four family members in a plane crash. So when I say don’t make some people seem like the second coming ..... in normal life this would be a local blip and life goes on.




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[Bobby V]

This is an interesting thread. My first reaction is if anyone who posted on this thread would have done so if Kobe and his daughter had not been on the fatal flight. Nine people died, not two. However, one is known worldwide for his accomplishments on the basketball court; he was certainly one of the greatest who no doubt touched many people. It’s not that I don’t feel badly for Kobe, his family, and all of those he touched; however, what I don’t recall seeing on this site (and I may have missed it) is a thread on the 3 US firefighters who lost their lives recently in Australia fighting devastating wildfire. Their names are: Ian McBeth, Clyde Hudson, and Rick DeMorgan Jr.

Here you go.

https://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/threads/u-s-firefighters-killed-in-australia.211898/

 

[rivermobster]

I think many are taking some comments to far as maybe they aren’t expressing themselves to your satisfaction. I am totally in shock and saddened for all involved. But at the same time I do not get reactions (imho) from some who never even meet the guy. For those that did you obviously have a personal connection He was a great ball player as I am sure the others onboard were great people. I know the pain. I lost four family members in a plane crash. So when I say don’t make some people seem like the second coming ..... in normal life this would be a local blip and life goes on.

Note self. You should of deleted this


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So very sorry to hear of your loss.

 

[Mr. C]

So very sorry to hear of your loss.

Thank you. It’s an emotional time for many. So I guess what I’m saying is take some comments with a grain of salt because they are not meant to seem as harsh as they come off right now. Again. That’s just my humble opinion.


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[rivermobster]

Thank you. It’s an emotional time for many. So I guess what I’m saying is take some comments with a grain of salt because they are not meant to seem as harsh as they come off right now. Again. That’s just humble opinion.


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Well said.

 

[rivermobster]

I forgotten the guy had 2 Olympic gold medals...

https://www.olympic.org/news/olympic-family-mourns-the-loss-of-kobe-bryant

Bryant was instrumental in winning both gold medals. In the 2008 final, he scored 20 points and led the team in assist with six to make sure that the Redeem Team, as they were later nicknamed, finished ahead of Spain. In a 2012 rematch, he scored 17 points and Team USA prevailed again.

 

[Kachina26]

I don’t follow basketball at all I couldn’t pick this guy out of a lineup but all the stuff I’m reading he was a great guy I haven’t read one thing bad about the guy alway did for other so he’s OK in my book rest in peace kid and the others , Good speed

So you didn't read about the rape?