[General] Why does it mean that Kobe was just getting started in life?

[sitifan]

Trump: Kobe Bryant, despite being one of the truly great basketball players of all time, was just getting started in life. He loved his family so much, and had such strong passion for the future. The loss of his beautiful daughter, Gianna, makes this moment even more devastating....
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Why does it mean that Kobe was just getting started in life?​

 

[kadioguy]

His (everyday) life got started when he retired.

 

[tedmc]

Kobe Bryant had just started on the next phase of his life post-retirement, to groom his daughter Gianna to be an outstanding basketballer like him.

 

[teechar]

was just getting started in life.
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He died at a young age. His life was cut short.

 

[emsr2d2]

I think you meant to ask "What does 'Kobe was just getting started in life' mean?"

At the moment, you are asking "Why does 'just getting started in life' mean 'just getting started in life'?" That question doesn't make sense.