Kobe was on fire before his death. He was on fire after too.
Kobe on Fire Twice
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This is a dark joke that plays on the double meaning of "on fire." Before his death, Kobe was known for being an outstanding basketball player, so being "on fire" means he was performing exceptionally well. After his death, the joke plays on the grim reality that he died in a helicopter crash, and thus literally "on fire".