Lakers legend Shaquille O’neal commented on the death of his former partner Kobe Bryant.

Sunday, January 26, in California crashed helicopter, on Board of which 9 among the dead was a legend NBA Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

Former partner Bryant is another legend Shaquille O’neal wrote a post on Instagram, expressing his sorrow at this loss.

“There are no words to Express the pain I feel right now at this tragic and sad moment when I lost my lovely Gigi and my friend, my brother, my partner in victories in the championship, my guy and my friend. I love you, I will miss you. My condolences to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers aboard. Oh, my God,” wrote O’neill.

After ex-player has made another touching publication, telling that United them with Bryant the most.

“He was much more than an athlete, he was a family man. It United us more than anything. We love our families. Every time we got together, I was hugging his children as his, and he embraced my children as if they were his. His baby Gianna was born in one day with my youngest daughter Mauroy. I miss you already, brother. It is impossible to believe. Please pray all about Bryant,” wrote ex-player.

Earlier, LeBron James, after learning about the death of Kobe Bryant crying on arrival at the airport.

Athletes and clubs have expressed condolences in connection with death of the NBA legends.

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