Although he may never have set foot on land padel, Kobe Bryant has certainly inspired many players of padel. It must be said that the one nicknamed the “Black Mamba” was a planetary icon. he symbolized aggression, the rage for victory, courage, values that have allowed it to forge an impressive track record (5 times NBA champion, MVP in 2008, twice MVP of the Finals, selected 18 times in the All Star Game…).
Died yesterday in a helicopter accident with her 13-year-old daughter and seven others, the 41-year-old athlete will remain a sports legend. There are many players padel who paid tribute to her on social networks, like Lucia Sainz with this Instagram post.