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

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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 “Uncle Shaq." “The fact that we’re not going to be able to joke at his Hall of Fame ceremony, we’re not going to be able to say, ‘Hi, I’ve got five, you’ve got four,’ the fact that we’re not going to say if we’d stayed together we could have got 10, those are the things you can’t get back," O’Neal said. He has been recovering from the death of his sister, and said he hadn’t felt pain like Bryant’s death in some time.

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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 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 - …

Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, dies at 69
8 months ago

Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, dies at 69

LA Times  

Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, right, has a laugh with his father, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, prior to participating in a pickup basketball game at Loyola Marymount on July 5, 2007. “Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant was a local basketball icon, whose legacy on the court transcended his journey across Bartram High School, La Salle University, and his first four NBA seasons with the 76ers …

Shaquille O'Neal reveals Kobe Bryant and his little sister's death haunt him at night
2 years, 2 months ago

Shaquille O'Neal reveals Kobe Bryant and his little sister's death haunt him at night

Daily Mail  

Shaquille O'Neal has admitted that he doesn't get much shut-eye these days, two and three years on respectively from the deaths of his little sister and ex-teammate Kobe Bryant. Appearing on a recently made HBO documentary about his life, titled 'SHAQ', the 50-year-old former Los Angeles Laker revealed that the deaths of his terminally ill little sister, Ayesha Harrison-Jex, from …

Shaquille O'Neal says he wishes he talked to Kobe Bryant before his tragic passing in 2020
2 years, 3 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 moments: 8 indelible memories from Times staff
3 years, 10 months ago

Kobe Bryant moments: 8 indelible memories from Times staff

LA Times  

Reporters and photographers from the Los Angeles Times, most of who covered Kobe Braynt’s career for many years, share their memories about the Lakers legend on the eve of his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. It wasn’t the time when I arrived at Staples Center six hours before a playoff game to see Kobe shooting free …

One year after Kobe Bryant’s death, the Lakers continue to honor his memory
4 years, 1 month ago

One year after Kobe Bryant’s death, the Lakers continue to honor his memory

LA Times  

Lakers teammates Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Quin Cook, and LeBron James honor Kobe Bryant by wearing his jersey during a pregame ceremony at Staples Center on Jan. 31, 2020. “But legends never die and he’s exactly that.... It’s all about representing that.” One year since Bryant’s death, the Lakers still celebrate his life. “You could definitely feel Bean’s presence from the start,” …

How the Lakers went from LeBron’s milestone to handling Kobe’s death
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Kobe Bryant's sincerity earned Michael Jordan's respect
4 years, 10 months ago

Kobe Bryant's sincerity earned Michael Jordan's respect

LA Times  

Michael Jordan ridiculed Kobe Bryant during the early part of the Lakers star’s budding career. “He don’t let the game come to him … he just go out there and take it,” said Jordan, who then imitated Bryant by saying with an expletive, ‘I’m gonna make this. happen, I’m going to make this a one-on-one game.’” Sports Markazi: ‘Last Dance’: …

Kobe Bryant memorial: 'A piece of me died. Please rest in peace, little brother,' says a tearful Michael Jordan in poignant tribute
5 years ago

Kobe Bryant memorial: 'A piece of me died. Please rest in peace, little brother,' says a tearful Michael Jordan in poignant tribute

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Jordan broke into tears during a moving speech about his largely unpublicised friendship with Bryant, who died along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others in a helicopter crash Los Angeles: Michael Jordan says he didn’t see Kobe Bryant as his rival for the mythical honor of being recognized as the best basketball player ever. “He wanted to be …

Michael Jordan’s poignant Kobe tribute: ‘A piece of me died’
5 years ago

Michael Jordan’s poignant Kobe tribute: ‘A piece of me died’

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jordan says he didn’t see Kobe Bryant as his rival for the mythical honor of being recognized as the best basketball player ever. “He wanted to be the best basketball player that he could be,” Jordan said Monday at Bryant’s public memorial service at Staples Center. “And as I got to know him, I wanted to …

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

Michael Jordan: 'When Kobe Bryant Died, A Piece Of Me Died'
5 years ago

Michael Jordan: 'When Kobe Bryant Died, A Piece Of Me Died'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Tears streamed down NBA legend Michael Jordan’s face as he eulogized Kobe Bryant at the memorial service for the five-time NBA champ and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, on Monday. “Everyone wanted to talk comparisons about he and I. I just wanted to talk Kobe.” The retired Chicago Bull reminisced about how Bryant, who was among nine …

Kobe Bryant's former agent talks about final text messages with basketball player: 'Kobe's last human act was heroic'
5 years ago

Kobe Bryant's former agent talks about final text messages with basketball player: 'Kobe's last human act was heroic'

The Independent  

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Read Shaquille O’Neal’s speech at Kobe Bryant’s memorial
5 years 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. …

Shaquille O'Neal buys fan laptop who gave his condolences over Kobe Bryant's death
5 years, 1 month ago

Shaquille O'Neal buys fan laptop who gave his condolences over Kobe Bryant's death

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant dead: LeBron James unveils 'Mamba 4 Life' tattoo
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant dead: LeBron James unveils 'Mamba 4 Life' tattoo

The Hindu  

LeBron James unveiled a "Mamba 4 Life" tattoo after the death of Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. Lakers superstar James, who surpassed five-time NBA champion and 2008 MVP Bryant for third on the all-time points list on Saturday, has been hit hard by the tragedy. Read: Jennifer Lopez, Shakira to honour Bryant during Super Bowl half-time show In a …

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at game against Portland Trail Blazers
5 years, 1 month ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at game against Portland Trail Blazers

Firstpost  

The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on Friday when the team plays its first game since the NBA great died, although details of what that will entail remain unclear. Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on Friday when the team plays its first game since the NBA great died, although …

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 …

Column: Lakers mourn and celebrate Kobe Bryant’s life on a night of heartbreak and healing
5 years, 1 month ago

Column: Lakers mourn and celebrate Kobe Bryant’s life on a night of heartbreak and healing

LA Times  

The Lakers hold each other close during a performance by Usher on a night the organization honored the life of Kobe Bryant at Staples Center. “There is still an element of shock, for sure.” 1 / 20 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Quinn Cook, and LeBron James close their eyes during a tribute to Kobe Bryant at Staples Center on Jan. 31, 2020. …

Kobe Bryant death will ‘forever change’ the LA Lakers, franchise says
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death will ‘forever change’ the LA Lakers, franchise says

The Independent  

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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 …

TMZ claims 'Kobe's people' said they could break death news after backlash intensifies
5 years, 1 month ago

TMZ claims 'Kobe's people' said they could break death news after backlash intensifies

The Independent  

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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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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 death: LeBron James says he is 'heartbroken and devastated' in statement
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: LeBron James says he is 'heartbroken and devastated' in statement

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant death: LA Lakers thankful for support
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: LA Lakers thankful for support

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Lakers said it is a "very difficult time for all of us" as the NBA franchise expressed its gratitude for the outpouring of support following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. READ | Tuesday's NBA showdown between city rivals the Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center has been postponed as the world mourns the death …

‘Unfathomable loss.’ How the Mavericks processed Kobe’s death, which makes basketball feel small
5 years, 1 month ago

‘Unfathomable loss.’ How the Mavericks processed Kobe’s death, which makes basketball feel small

New York Times  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Mavericks players found out shortly after arriving back at the team hotel from Sunday practice. Jalen Brunson wrote out, “There’s no way man.” Many more Mavericks – players, coaches and other staffers – acknowledged that they scrolled Twitter for hours on Sunday. “You’re talking about a guy that was a cultural icon, one of the greatest athletes …

Kobe Bryant tributes: 'He could score from anywhere'
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant tributes: 'He could score from anywhere'

The Independent  

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LeBron James seen crying on LAX tarmac over Kobe Bryant's death in video
5 years, 1 month ago

LeBron James seen crying on LAX tarmac over Kobe Bryant's death in video

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant, the legend who redefined basketball
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant, the legend who redefined basketball

Live Mint  

Kobe Bryant, the basketball icon who won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, leaving a legacy that spanned 20 years in professional sports and a growing second career as an investor. Bryant was among nine people killed when a helicopter slammed into a hillside in Calabasas, California, the Los Angeles county sheriff’s …

Kobe Bryant death: ‘Heartbroken’ long-time Lakers fan Jack Nicholson mourns loss of NBA player
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: ‘Heartbroken’ long-time Lakers fan Jack Nicholson mourns loss of NBA player

The Independent  

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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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Kobe Bryant death: LeBron James in tears after NBA legend’s demise
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: LeBron James in tears after NBA legend’s demise

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James was seen in tears after the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was informed about the death of teammate Kobe Bryant on Sunday. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in history, an iconic figure who became one of the faces of his sport during a glittering …

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 …

Kobe Bryant: NBA legend remembered by one and all
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant: NBA legend remembered by one and all

The Hindu  

Kobe Bryant’s laserlike focus and sublime skills were remembered on Sunday by NBA colleagues, fans and athletes he inspired as they absorbed the shock of his death at the age of 41. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and two-time Olympic gold medallist, died in a fiery helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles that also claimed …

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 …

Kobe Bryant death: Obama, Trump pay tribute to NBA legend
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: Obama, Trump pay tribute to NBA legend

The Hindu  

Former United States president Barack Obama paid tribute to Kobe Bryant following the death of the Los Angeles Lakers great. — Barack Obama January 26, 2020 Bryant had various business interests following his retirement, too, and won an Academy Award for his short film 'Dear Basketball'. "Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would …

Kobe Bryant death: Dallas Mavericks to retire number 24 jersey
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: Dallas Mavericks to retire number 24 jersey

The Hindu  

Dallas Mavericks will retire the number 24 jersey in honour of Kobe Bryant after the Los Angeles Lakers great's sudden death. READ | NBA legend Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna killed in helicopter crash The Mavericks - the Lakers' Western Conference rival - paid the ultimate tribute to 18-time All-Star Bryant. "We are shocked and saddened by the devastating news of …

Reaction to the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant
5 years, 1 month ago

Reaction to the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant

Associated Press  

Reaction from the basketball world and beyond on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash on Sunday: “Words can’t describe the pain I am feeling. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.” — Former President Barack Obama via Twitter …

'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 …

Kobe Bryant tributes: Celebrities react to sudden death of NBA star in helicopter crash
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant tributes: Celebrities react to sudden death of NBA star in helicopter crash

The Independent  

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The Sports World Is Coming To Terms With Kobe Bryant's Death
5 years, 1 month ago

The Sports World Is Coming To Terms With Kobe Bryant's Death

NPR  

The Sports World Is Coming To Terms With Kobe Bryant's Death Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has been called one of the greatest players in the NBA. Bryant, one of his daughters, and several others died Sunday in a helicopter crash RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: The sports world is coming to grips with the death of a basketball icon. …

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, …

Much respect my brother: Kobe Bryant's last tweet to LeBron James garners 1.9 million likes
5 years, 1 month ago

Much respect my brother: Kobe Bryant's last tweet to LeBron James garners 1.9 million likes

India Today  

Not long after landing in Los Angeles on Sunday, LeBron James walked slowly and with a bowed head, a bag hanging limply from his hand, before stopping to receive a long, consoling embrace. "Much respect my brother," Kobe Bryant had told James. Much respect my brother #33644 Kobe Bryant January 26, 2020 Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven …

‘Giant in sports’: World reacts to death of NBA star Kobe Bryant
5 years, 1 month ago

‘Giant in sports’: World reacts to death of NBA star Kobe Bryant

Al Jazeera  

Tributes pour in from around the world after former Los Angeles Lakers player was killed in a helicopter crash. Kobe Bryant, one of basketball’s all-time greats whose sporting appeal transcended the United States, was among nine people killed on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles, home to the only team he ever played for: The Los Angeles Lakers. …

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