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The Moment Tom Izzo Told MSU Players About Kobe Bryant
Talk about a heartbreaking moment to catch on camera.
The news about Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash yesterday came in the middle of the afternoon, and it also came right in the middle of many sporting events.
Tiger Woods didn't know why fans were shouting "Do it for Mamba" during the Farmers Insurance Open until after he was done playing.
Michigan State University was playing against Minnesota when the news broke. Cameras were there to catch the moment that coach Tom Izzo told Cassius Winston the news and the raw emotion is heartbreaking.
A lot of these players grew up idolizing Kobe, and you can tell from their reactions.
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