NBA legend Michael Jordan joined the chorus of sadness and admiration for Kobe Bryant following his widely reported death in a helicopter accident Sunday, saying that “words can’t describe the pain I’m feeling.”

Bryant, who died Sunday morning at age 41, grew up idolizing Jordan before successfully emulating him in becoming a basketball icon.

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Following Bryant’s death Sunday, everyone was very curious how Michael Jordan felt. 

Jordan released a statement. 

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