“Doing What Kobe Would Do”: Shaq Donates ‘Super Bowl’ Party Proceeds To The Families Of The Crash Victims

Shaquille O’Neal is donating all proceeds from his annual Super Bowl “Fun House” event to the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation and the families of those killed in Sunday’s helicopter crash.

O’Neal revealed that he had been “going back and forth” about whether to even hold the Super Bowl party. However, this is yet another thing that will be in his honor.

“Part of me wanted to stay to myself as I reflect what my brother and his family mean to me and my family,” he wrote on Twitter. “But in thinking what would Kobe want, what would he do? Kobe would want us to push through and celebrate life.”

To honor the victims, O’Neal said, “I’ll be dedicating and donating all my proceeds from Friday nights Fun House to all the families who lost loved ones and to the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation.” 

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— SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 29, 2020

He concluded his post by saying, “RIP my brother, my friend and my homie, The Black Mamba. Until we meet again.”

StubHub will also donate all of the ticket sales fees for the upcoming Lakers-Trail Blazers game to the foundation.

Basketball World Shocked By The News Of Kobe’s Passing

The news of Kobe Bryant’s death shocked everyone in the basketball world.

“There’s no words to express the pain I’m going through now with this tragic and sad moment of loosing my friend, my brother, my partner in winning championships, my dude and my homie,” O’Neal said in an Instagram caption, sharing a photo of him carrying the Mamba.

“I love you brother and you will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW !” 

Even though time will pass, we’re sure everyone in the basketball world will forever remember the legend that was Kobe Bryant and will continue his legacy.