早上看到科比逝世的消息，不敢相信自己的眼睛。NBA官方发布消息后，总裁肖华也表达了对科比的悼念。从英语学习的角度，我们觉得英文遣词很好，所以拿出来学习一下，同时也缅怀这位伟大的球员，慈爱的父亲。

NEW YORK – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Kobe Bryant:

“The NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.

Family 显示他们NBA的内部团结。

Devastate 这个词比surprise/shock在这里更能表达悲伤的心情。

Passing 这里委婉表达科比的离世，很温情。

“For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning.  He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary:  five NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, 18 NBA All-Star selections, and two Olympic gold medals.  But he will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability.  He was generous with the wisdom he acquired and saw it as his mission to share it with future generations of players, taking special delight in passing down his love of the game to Gianna.

Talent blends with devotion：我见过最好的blend例句。

That are legendary： 在这里用定语从句而不是前置定语，显得庄重，强调。

Selections：抽象名词用出了动词的生动感。

But：一词体现前面的个人成绩和后面对别人的影响帮助相比微不足道。

Was:过去时的使用让我们体会到世间的无常，生命的脆弱。

Pass down love to Gianna: 传了爱心给女儿，但是女儿也离世。剩下的只有我们的悲伤。

“We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Vanessa, and their family, the Lakers organization andthe entire sports world.”

Heartfelt condolences: “真诚的慰问”这样的中文词汇不能表达科比球迷心中的痛苦。大家觉得这个短语中文最好的翻译是什么？欢迎留言。

人生无常，世事难料，大家且行且珍重，科比，一路走好，天堂里没有悲伤。