Read Shaquille O’Neal’s speech at Kobe Bryant’s memorial
5 years, 1 month ago

Read Shaquille O’Neal’s speech at Kobe Bryant’s memorial

LA Times  

When I imagine speaking to a group of people about Kobe Bryant, I usually picture the context of his Hall of Fame induction or as a guest speaker at one of Kobe and Vanessa’s Foundation events. To Vanessa and the kids, Kobe’s parents, sisters and the families who lost a loved one on that tragic day, we grieve with you. I remember him saying, “These guys are playing checkers, and I’m out here playing chess.” And I would say, “I guess so, Kobe, I don’t know how to play chess.” I’d like to tell you that Kobe, what filled Kobe’s heart with the most pride was his role as a loving husband to Vanessa, daddy to Gigi, Natalia, Bianka and baby Capri, and a loving son and brother. The day Kobe gained my respect was, the guys were complaining, said, “Shaq, Kobe’s not passing the ball.” I said, “I’ll talk to him.” I said, “Kobe, there’s no ‘I’ in ‘team’.” He said, “I know, but there’s an ‘M-E’ in that motherf—.” So I went back and told Rick and Big Shot Bob, I said, “Just get the rebound, he’s not passing it.” × Shaquille O’Neal delivered the biggest smile of the day at the Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial.

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Kobe Bryant’s former players remember his words during their first year of college basketball
1 week, 5 days ago

Kobe Bryant’s former players remember his words during their first year of college basketball

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “And if not, fix that tomorrow.. That’s one thing that always sticks with me.” Bryant wanted Eadie to clean up her opportunities inside. “In terms of finishing layups, because that was just something easy,” she said, “he was just like always just you can’t leave …

Birth of the Black Mamba: How Kobe Bryant ‘embraced hate’ after his court case to become an NBA legend
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Birth of the Black Mamba: How Kobe Bryant ‘embraced hate’ after his court case to become an NBA legend

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A new series “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” traces the story of Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy to his athletic superstardom and provides an intimate look at his post-NBA aspirations as a storyteller and as a father. “He was the king of LA at that point,” Allison Samuels, journalist and writer for The Daily Beast, …

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa hints at late husband's feud with his parents as she mourns death of father-in-law: 'We hoped things would've been different'
8 months, 1 week ago

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa hints at late husband's feud with his parents as she mourns death of father-in-law: 'We hoped things would've been different'

Daily Mail  

Vanessa Bryant - the widow of late NBA icon Kobe - appeared to reference her husband's rumored feud with his parents while sending her condolences following the death of his father. The world of basketball is in mourning after Kobe's dad Joe Bryant tragically died at the age of 69 this week after recently suffering a stroke. Vanessa Bryant - …

Shaquille O'Neal says he wishes he talked to Kobe Bryant before his tragic passing in 2020
2 years, 4 months ago

Shaquille O'Neal says he wishes he talked to Kobe Bryant before his tragic passing in 2020

Daily Mail  

In the two years since the death of Kobe Bryant, his former Lakers teammate Shaquille O'Neal is left with the regret of not reaching out to him. Shaquille O'Neal opened up about his feelings on the loss of Kobe Bryant ahead of the release of a four-part docu-series that will be released on HBO this week But Shaq never did. …

Kobe Bryant tributes: Stars reflect on the loss of the basketball great two years after he died
3 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant tributes: Stars reflect on the loss of the basketball great two years after he died

Daily Mail  

The two year anniversary of the death of Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant fell on Wednesday. Tributes: Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, and Jennifer Garner took to social media to share tributes for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi on the two year anniversary of their death West uploaded one of his personal favorite photos of himself and longtime friend …

Kobe Bryant Birth Anniversary: Unknown Facts and Career Highlights of the Black Mamba
3 years, 7 months ago

Kobe Bryant Birth Anniversary: Unknown Facts and Career Highlights of the Black Mamba

News 18  

Five-time NBA champion, two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, 2008 NBA MVP and 18-time NBA All-Star, late Kobe Bryant has almost achieved everything in his 20-year long professional basketball career. Joe Bryant played eight seasons in NBA and as many seasons in Italy, where Kobe did his early schooling. Bryant received several national Player of the Year awards and broke …

Kobe Bryant's presence remains strong, legacy growing year on from demise
4 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant's presence remains strong, legacy growing year on from demise

Firstpost  

The Lakers are not planning any formal marking of the day, nor is the NBA. Kobe Bryant wasn’t in the bubble with the Los Angeles Lakers last fall when they won the NBA championship. “God rest his soul, God rest the soul of Gigi and the seven others that perished,” said Miami assistant coach and former NBA player Caron Butler, …

Remembering Kobe and Gianna: Vanessa Bryant on social media
4 years, 2 months ago

Remembering Kobe and Gianna: Vanessa Bryant on social media

LA Times  

A collage of photos that Vanessa Bryant posted on social media of herself and daughters for Christmas. “One day you’re in the moment laughing and the next day you don’t feel like being alive.” Since Bryant lost husband Kobe and daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020, her carefully curated Instagram account is a window into her …

How the Lakers went from LeBron’s milestone to handling Kobe’s death
4 years, 2 months ago

How the Lakers went from LeBron’s milestone to handling Kobe’s death

LA Times  

Everyone just wanted to go home. “I definitely don’t want to live out that day again,” LeBron James said nearly one year later. Those hours the Lakers wish they could forget but can’t erased what could’ve been a celebration, a five-game trip where James reached another milestone by passing Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, a monumental achievement while …

LA Lakers dedicate NBA Finals championship win to ‘big brother’, the late Kobe Bryant
4 years, 5 months ago

LA Lakers dedicate NBA Finals championship win to ‘big brother’, the late Kobe Bryant

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant's spirit present in Lakers' 17th NBA championship
4 years, 5 months ago

Kobe Bryant's spirit present in Lakers' 17th NBA championship

LA Times  

A fan walks under a mural of the late Kobe Bryant on Hill Street in downtown L.A. in August. 22 / 43 Fans gather near a makeshift memorial for Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center after learning of the Lakers legend’s death Sunday. 30 / 43 Fans gather near a makeshift memorial for Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center after learning of …

Lakers hope to exhibit Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality in Game 4 against Portland
4 years, 7 months ago

Lakers hope to exhibit Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality in Game 4 against Portland

LA Times  

Sunday was Kobe Bryant’s birthday and he would have been 42, but he died on Jan. 26 in a helicopter crash along with daughter Gianna and seven others, leaving a giant hole in Lakers nation that the 2019-20 team has been reflecting on and carrying with them in the Western Conference playoffs. “We’re all still very sad about his loss …

Sports Academy retires 'Mamba' name out of respect to Kobe Bryant
4 years, 10 months ago

Sports Academy retires 'Mamba' name out of respect to Kobe Bryant

The Hindu  

The Mamba Sports Academy is retiring “Mamba” from its name out of respect for the late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. Academy chief executive Chad Faulkner announced the move on Tuesday, saying Bryant’s legacy should live on “on its own.” Faulkner and Bryant had launched a joint athletic training and business venture in 2018, and the academy, located in …

Late NBA legend Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa shares heartbreaking social media post on wedding anniversary
4 years, 11 months ago

Late NBA legend Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa shares heartbreaking social media post on wedding anniversary

Firstpost  

Vanessa Bryant described her late husband Kobe as my king in a message posted on social media on Saturday on what would have been the couple’s wedding anniversary. Vanessa Bryant described her late husband Kobe as “my king” in a message posted on social media on Saturday on what would have been the couple’s wedding anniversary. I love you.” Basketball …

Kobe Bryant memorial: 'I couldn't see him as a celebrity. He was mine, he was my everything,' says wife Vanessa Bryant
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant memorial: 'I couldn't see him as a celebrity. He was mine, he was my everything,' says wife Vanessa Bryant

Firstpost  

Fans, many wearing Bryant’s jersey or team colors, filled the seats at the arena where Bryant played for the final 17 seasons of a two-decade NBA career spent entirely with Los Angeles’ most popular sports franchise Los Angeles: Kobe Bryant’s wife remembered him as a devoted father and husband who arrived early for school pickups and wrote heartfelt cards and …

Public memorial service remembers the private Kobe Bryant
5 years, 1 month ago

Public memorial service remembers the private Kobe Bryant

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant’s wife remembered him as a devoted father and husband who arrived early for school pickups and wrote heartfelt cards and letters. Michael Jordan called Bryant “a little brother” and said that when he died, “a piece of me died.” Bryant’s athletic achievements were only part of the reason roughly 20,000 people gathered Monday for a …

Shaquille O’Neal Proclaims Kobe Bryant 'Heaven's MVP' In Memorial Speech
5 years, 1 month ago

Shaquille O’Neal Proclaims Kobe Bryant 'Heaven's MVP' In Memorial Speech

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Shaquille O’Neal brought a sense of levity to an otherwise poignant speech at Monday’s memorial ceremony honoring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant. But, make no mistake, even when the folks thought we were on bad terms, when the cameras were turned off, he and I would throw a wink at each …

Kobe Bryant memorial: L.A. says goodbye with tearful tributes from Vanessa, Michael Jordan
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant memorial: L.A. says goodbye with tearful tributes from Vanessa, Michael Jordan

LA Times  

At Staples Center, center court featured roses and the overhead video board showed photos of the Bryant family. UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma, among the speakers, said, “I’m here as a father, not as a basketball coach.” Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka spoke during the vigil of receiving a text from Kobe Bryant the morning of the crash, …

Kobe Bryant memorial: Here’s what Michael Jordan said about his ‘little brother’
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant memorial: Here’s what Michael Jordan said about his ‘little brother’

LA Times  

I would say good morning but it’s afternoon. I took great pride as I got to know Kobe Bryant that he was just trying to be a better person, a better basketball player. And I don’t know what I was thinking, or what I was working on, but what were you thinking about when you were growing up trying to …

Michael Jordan bares the secret behind relationship with ‘little brother’ Kobe Bryant
5 years, 1 month ago

Michael Jordan bares the secret behind relationship with ‘little brother’ Kobe Bryant

LA Times  

Tears left a trail down the center of basketball’s most famous face when Michael Jordan divulged a secret that not many people inside or outside the NBA had any clue about. Through the former Chicago Bulls star’s gravelly voice and red eyes Monday at Staples Center, we got to hear and see what Bryant meant to him. Listen to Jordan …

Behind Kobe Bryant's Black Mamba persona: How marketing spin met basketball star's then newly embraced identity
5 years, 1 month ago

Behind Kobe Bryant's Black Mamba persona: How marketing spin met basketball star's then newly embraced identity

Firstpost  

In the early 1990s, Andre Agassi sent sales of the Canon Rebel skyrocketing when he lowered his sunglasses and uttered the words that would define a burgeoning age of sports marketing: “ Image… is everything”. Whether it was a collaborative effort with the advertising wizards of Madison Avenue or solely Bryant’s own creation when at the end of his tether, …

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa says she is unable to process her husband, daughter Gianna's death, wishes 'nightmare’ to be over
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa says she is unable to process her husband, daughter Gianna's death, wishes 'nightmare’ to be over

Firstpost  

Vanessa Bryant, 37, has made few public appearances since the crash that killed her husband, daughter and seven others and said in the social media post that she had been reluctant to put her feelings into words. Los Angeles: Vanessa Bryant said in an Instagram post on Monday that she was both grieving and angry over the loss of her …

Kobe Bryant’s widow expresses grief, anger in online post
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant’s widow expresses grief, anger in online post

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Vanessa Bryant expressed grief and anger in an Instagram post Monday as she copes with the deaths of her husband Kobe Bryant, their daughter Gigi and seven other people in a helicopter crash last month. Please continue to pray for all.” The social media post included a video feature from Slam Magazine about Kobe Bryant coaching their …

Vanessa Bryant Says Life Without Kobe And Gigi Is A ‘Nightmare’
5 years, 1 month ago

Vanessa Bryant Says Life Without Kobe And Gigi Is A ‘Nightmare’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Vanessa Bryant is revealing the complex emotions she has been experiencing since the sudden and shocking deaths of her husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant. “My brain refuses to accept that both Kobe and Gigi are gone,” she wrote alongside a montage of Gianna playing basketball and Kobe proudly supporting her. …

‘Live on, brother.’: How LeBron James helped put finishing touches on the Lakers’ tribute to Kobe Bryant
5 years, 1 month ago

‘Live on, brother.’: How LeBron James helped put finishing touches on the Lakers’ tribute to Kobe Bryant

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James was nervous. Avery Bradley: “Number 24, 6-6, 20th campaign from Lower Merion High School…Kobeee Bryant,” Danny Green: “Number 24, 6-6, 20th campaign from Lower Merion High School…Kobeee Bryant,” JaVale McGee: “Number 24, 6-6, 20th campaign from Lower Merion High School…Kobeee Bryant,” Anthony Davis: “Number 24, 6-6, 20th campaign from Lower Merion High School…Kobeee Bryant,” LeBron …

For Lakers to find life after Kobe, LeBron James must lead them as he did Friday
5 years, 1 month ago

For Lakers to find life after Kobe, LeBron James must lead them as he did Friday

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — One voice was needed Friday before the healing process could truly begin. Maybe that’s what he meant when he told his teammates and others in the organization, “God gave me wide shoulders for a reason.” Earlier in the week, James had inspired many in the Lakers organization when he addressed not only his teammates but also owner …

Lakers honor life of Kobe Bryant with an emotional tribute
5 years, 1 month ago

Lakers honor life of Kobe Bryant with an emotional tribute

LA Times  

The chants rang out. Gi-Gi!” to honor Kobe Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, one of the eight who died alongside the Lakers legend in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. pic.twitter.com/2bxWmSiW3O — Andrew Joseph January 27, 2020 Staples Center encouraging fans to stay home if they don’t have tickets Friday afternoon, Staples Center and L.A. Live president Lee Zeidman posted a tweet …

LeBron James offers moving speech about those killed in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
5 years, 1 month ago

LeBron James offers moving speech about those killed in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash

LA Times  

The following is a transcript of LeBron James’ pregame speech to the crowd at Staples Center on Friday during a night of tributes to Kobe Bryant and the eight other people killed in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26: Before I get started with this speech that I have, I want to acknowledge all the lives that were lost Sunday …

Kobe Bryant death: Wife Vanessa breaks public silence following tragic helicopter crash that killed husband and daughter
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: Wife Vanessa breaks public silence following tragic helicopter crash that killed husband and daughter

The Independent  

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Not enough words to describe our pain, says Kobe Bryant’s wife
5 years, 1 month ago

Not enough words to describe our pain, says Kobe Bryant’s wife

The Hindu  

Vanessa Bryant has thanked the "millions of people" who have expressed "support and love" following the death of her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna. In her first public comments since Sunday's helicopter crash, Bryant published a heartfelt Instagram post describing the impact the losses have had on her young family, which includes three other girls aged under 18. Los Angeles …

Lakers’ Rob Pelinka releases statement on Kobe Bryant and Gianna
5 years, 1 month ago

Lakers’ Rob Pelinka releases statement on Kobe Bryant and Gianna

LA Times  

Rob Pelinka, the Lakers vice president, basketball operations and general manager, released a statement on Thursday saying that he lost his best friend and his goddaughter on Sunday. With that, there has been an amputation of part of my soul.” Statement from Lakers VP, Basketball Ops and GM Rob Pelinka: pic.twitter.com/7EOiP5d8tt — Mike Trudell January 30, 2020 Pelinka goes on …

Kobe Bryant: Shaq O’Neal promises to change his life after friend's death
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant: Shaq O’Neal promises to change his life after friend's death

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant death: Shaquille O'Neal says he hasn't felt pain like he did on hearing about ex-Lakers teammate's fatal accident
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: Shaquille O'Neal says he hasn't felt pain like he did on hearing about ex-Lakers teammate's fatal accident

Firstpost  

Shaquille O’Neal tearfully said on Tuesday he never could have imagined anything like Kobe Bryant’s death, remembering his former teammate as a great player whose kids called him “Uncle Shaq." Los Angeles: Shaquille O’Neal tearfully said on Tuesday he never could have imagined anything like Kobe Bryant’s death, remembering his former teammate as a great player whose kids called him …

Column: Lakers need to follow the Mamba Mandate and win a sixth ring for Kobe Bryant
5 years, 1 month ago

Column: Lakers need to follow the Mamba Mandate and win a sixth ring for Kobe Bryant

LA Times  

DeMarcus Cousins puts up a shot with Kobe Bryant’s Nos. 22 / 43 Fans gather near a makeshift memorial for Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center after learning of the Lakers legend’s death Sunday. 30 / 43 Fans gather near a makeshift memorial for Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center after learning of the Lakers legend’s death Sunday. 31 / 43 Fans …

Lamar Odom praises late teammate Kobe Bryant for helping him through his 'darkest moments'
5 years, 1 month ago

Lamar Odom praises late teammate Kobe Bryant for helping him through his 'darkest moments'

Daily Mail  

Lamar Odom praised his former Lakes teammate Kobe Bryant for helping him through his 'darkest moments' as he discussed his tragic death on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain. Heartbroken: Lamar Odom praised his former Lakes teammate Kobe Bryant for helping him through his 'darkest moments' as he discussed his tragic death on Tuesday Lamar - who played with Kobe together for …

Kobe Bryant’s devotion to family became paramount when his basketball career ended
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant’s devotion to family became paramount when his basketball career ended

LA Times  

Kobe Bryant poses with his family after getting his jerseys retired before a game between the Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on Dec. 18, 2017. He provided security for her during games, rarely discussed her in public and once made a hurried visit home during a trip when she fell ill. “It’s an amazing relationship,” he …

Op-Ed: In Kobe and Gianna Bryant, women’s basketball just lost two of its most compelling allies
5 years, 1 month ago

Op-Ed: In Kobe and Gianna Bryant, women’s basketball just lost two of its most compelling allies

LA Times  

Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant on the sidelines at a the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks Dec. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. The sudden loss ripped through the connective tissue that binds the sports universe, a breach made worse by the knowledge that Kobe’s and Gigi’s stories had many chapters yet to be written. Kobe and …

Kobe Bryant filed trademark for Gianna's nickname 'Mambacita' weeks before death
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant filed trademark for Gianna's nickname 'Mambacita' weeks before death

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant wrote a tribute to his wife of almost 20 years weeks before his death: 'On this day I met my best friend'
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant wrote a tribute to his wife of almost 20 years weeks before his death: 'On this day I met my best friend'

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Kobe Bryant dead: LeBron James pays emotional tribute to LA Lakers legend hours before tragic death
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant dead: LeBron James pays emotional tribute to LA Lakers legend hours before tragic death

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Remembering Black Mamba: How Kobe Bryant became an NBA legend
5 years, 1 month ago

Remembering Black Mamba: How Kobe Bryant became an NBA legend

The Hindu  

Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday aged 41, will be remembered as one of basketball's all-time greats. Five NBA championships, 18 All-Star appearances, All-NBA First Team honours on 11 occasions and nine All-Defensive First Team selections – Bryant's staggering career spanned 20 years and was spent solely with the Lakers. Bryant – the self-styled 'Black Mamba' …

Kobe Bryant dead: Black Mamba's inspirational life left lasting legacy for sporting world
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant dead: Black Mamba's inspirational life left lasting legacy for sporting world

Firstpost  

Bryant retired as the Lakers’ franchise leader in points, games played, 3-pointers and steals no small feats on a franchise that has employed many of the greatest players in basketball history. Bryant, the 18-time All-Star who won five NBA championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career all with the Lakers, died …

Michael Jordan mourns the death of 'little brother' Kobe Bryant
5 years, 1 month ago

Michael Jordan mourns the death of 'little brother' Kobe Bryant

The Hindu  

Michael Jordan has paid tribute to "little brother" Kobe Bryant after his fellow NBA legend died in a helicopter crash. NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Bryant and Gianna, who also played basketball, died in the incident after the news was initially reported by American outlet TMZ. READ | Kobe Bryant death: Barack Obama, Donald Trump pay tribute to NBA legend …

'Sad,' 'devastated,' 'heartbreaking': Kobe Bryant's shocking death mourned by basketball world and beyond
5 years, 1 month ago

'Sad,' 'devastated,' 'heartbreaking': Kobe Bryant's shocking death mourned by basketball world and beyond

Firstpost  

As the shocking news broke out, sports personalities, celebrities, politicians took to social media or released statements to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant. — Barack Obama January 26, 2020 Kobe Bryant, despite being one of the truly great basketball players of all time, was just getting started in life. — Donald J. Trump January 26, 2020 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver …

RIP Mamba: Sports fraternity expresses grief over the demise of Kobe Bryant and his daughter
5 years, 1 month ago

RIP Mamba: Sports fraternity expresses grief over the demise of Kobe Bryant and his daughter

India TV News  

fans, sporting greats and world leaders said, choking back tears as news of basketball legend and 18-time NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California Sunday sent shockwaves across the globe. Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo also gave his condolences to Bryant's family: "So sad to hear the heartbreaking news of the deaths of Kobe and his …

24 grieving fans talk about losing their hero: ‘This is a Kobe town’
5 years, 1 month ago

24 grieving fans talk about losing their hero: ‘This is a Kobe town’

LA Times  

Fans gather at Las Virgenes Road and Willow Glen Street in Calabasas, near the site of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna and seven others. I have to pay my respects.’ “Growing up in L.A., it’s such a big, diverse, spread-out city,” said Apfel, who lives in Redondo Beach and played high school basketball. “I just remember, …

The country is paying tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant
5 years, 1 month ago

The country is paying tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant

CNN  

CNN — As the country tries to come to terms withthe crash that claimed the life of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, fans and cities across the country have begun paying tribute to the NBA legend. I just appreciate everything you did Kobe, for real.” Los Angeles City Hall was lit up in Lakers purple and gold Sunday night to honor …

US basketball superstar Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash
5 years, 1 month ago

US basketball superstar Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash

Al Jazeera  

Former player was in his private helicopter with eight others, including one of his four daughters, when it crashed. Former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles on Sunday. “This is not just a Los Angeles phenomenon, not just a basketball phenomenon or even just a US phenomenon,” said …

How to honor Kobe Bryant’s legacy through the charities he supported
5 years, 1 month ago

How to honor Kobe Bryant’s legacy through the charities he supported

CNN  

CNN — Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but his influence extended far beyond the court. Here are some other ways you can honor Bryant’s legacy through the charities he supported: The Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation Gianna Bryant and her father, former NBA player Kobe Bryant. After-School All-Stars After-School All-Stars Welcomes Kobe Bryant …

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