42 Athletes That Died Before 40

NBA | February 16, 2021

Kobe Bryant

Although Kobe Bryant passed at 41, we felt here at Hidden Take, we would make an exception, and honor his legacy. Arguably the greatest NBA player to ever live started off 2020 in a way we would never forget.

The nation coped after hearing about his tragic death, it seemed the world had stopped for weeks, to morn a man that inspired so many people worldwide. Little did we know, a pandemic would shortly follow, putting all our lives on hold for the foreseeable future. 2020 will always be remembered, as a year that started with a legend passing, and a pandemic starting. The Mamba Mentality will live on forever.