Kobe Bryant’s death, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others in a tragic helicopter accident on Sunday morning still has the world reeling and has sparked numerous tributes and an outpouring of love and support to those effected by the crash.
With so much love coming towards a very public figure like Kobe can also bring out people looking to make a quick buck and profit off of him.
Nike appears to be wary of that, so they promptly removed all Kobe merchandise — from sneakers to t-shirts and everything between — from Nike.com.
A search for Kobe on the website will direct you to the In Memory page, with a statement on Bryant’s legacy.
“Along with millions of athletes and fans throughout the world, we are devastated by today’s tragic news. We extend our deepest sympathies to those closest to Kobe and Gianna, especially their family and friends.
As we are learning more details of the accident and the others who have tragically lost their lives, our heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone involved and impacted.
Kobe was one of the greatest athletes of his generation and has had an immeasurable impact on the world of sport and the community of basketball. He was a beloved member of the Nike family. We will miss him greatly. Mamba forever.”
