BREAKING NEWS: TMZ Is Reporting Kobe Bryant Has Died In a Helicopter Crash

According to TMZ.com, former NBA star Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA.

Bryant was traveling in a private helicopter at the time that crashed on

The cause of the crash is presently unknown.

Just last night Lebron James passed Kobe Bryant on the NBA's all-time scoring list to take hold of third place all time. In his career Kobe scored 33,643 points in 20 seasons with the Lakers. Below, Lebron reflects last night on what Kobe meant to his career.

This is a developing story, stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.