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Lakers legend Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, early on Sunday. Former Los Angeles Laker Pau Gasol took to Instagram to express his feelings regarding the passing of his ex-teammate:

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I still refuse to believe it… it still feels like a nightmare that I can’t wait to wake up from… but if this nightmare continues, I will do what I can to keep your legacy going and your lessons present in everything I do. “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” Kobe Bryant 💔🙏🏼 I will be heartbroken for a long time, but I will forever be thankful for having had shared so much together. You inspired me and pushed me to be a better version of myself everyday. As you have done with many others. #RIPmybrother #RIPGigi #RIPJohnAltobelli #RIPKeriAltobelli #RIPAlyssaAltobelli #RIPSarahChester #RIPPaytonChester #RIPChristinaMauser #RIPAraZobayan

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Gasol and Bryant played together in Los Angeles for seven seasons from 2008 through 2014.

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