‘Giant in sports’: World reacts to death of NBA star Kobe Bryant
5 years, 2 months 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. US President Donald Trump said: “The loss of his beautiful daughter, Gianna, makes this even more devastating.” Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. In Taiwan, where the NBA is also an enormous draw, President Tsai Ing-wen tweeted that her “thoughts go out to the Bryant family & the families of all those who lost loved ones today.” “Kobe inspired a generation of young Taiwanese basketball players, & his legacy will live on through those who loved him,” Tsai wrote. RIP Kobe Bryant 1978-2020. pic.twitter.com/aOTWyPtyD3 — Liverpool FC January 26, 2020 Former international football stars – Thierry Henry from France and Argentia’s Diego Maradona as well as current Barcelona striker Luis Suarez – were among those who offered their condolences on Twitter, as they shared old images with the NBA star.

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Kobe Bryant rarely shared his interests beyond the game of basketball. His post-NBA career was ‘remarkable’ and unexpected
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kobe Bryant rarely shared his interests beyond the game of basketball. His post-NBA career was ‘remarkable’ and unexpected

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 had made this game his entire life, and he was very open about that: nothing else means …

Kobe remembrances: Readers share thoughts of that tragic day
2 months ago

Kobe remembrances: Readers share thoughts of that tragic day

LA Times  

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020, along with Newport Beach residents John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli; Sarah and Payton Chester; Christina Mauser and Ara Zobayan. When later that day I got the news of Kobe, his daughter and the others’ crash and death, and then when I saw the published flight …

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 - …

Kobe Bryant’s dad and former NBA player Joe dies aged 69
8 months, 1 week ago

Kobe Bryant’s dad and former NBA player Joe dies aged 69

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Bryant’s death comes four and a half years …

Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of late NBA star Kobe Bryant dies at 69
8 months, 1 week ago

Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of late NBA star Kobe Bryant dies at 69

Hindustan Times  

Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, his alma mater announced Tuesday. Late NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant's father Joe Bryant has died aged 69 Bryant, who spent eight seasons in the NBA with three different franchises, was 69. “We are saddened to announce the passing of La Salle basketball …

Joe Bryant, Father Of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant, Dies At 69
8 months, 1 week ago

Joe Bryant, Father Of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant, Dies At 69

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Professional basketball veteran Joe Bryant has died at the age of 69, according to his college alma mater. The death of the athlete and coach, who was the father of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, was announced by his former team, the La Salle University Explorers, on Tuesday. “We are saddened to announce the passing of …

Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, dies at 69
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Reaction to the death of Bill Walton, the Hall of Famer who died Monday
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Reaction to the death of Bill Walton, the Hall of Famer who died Monday

Associated Press  

Reaction from the basketball world to the death Monday of Bill Walton: ___ “My very close friend, fellow Bruin and NBA rival Bill Walton died today. ___ “Bill Walton was one of the greatest basketball players of all time — a champion at every level and the embodiment of unselfish team play. ___ “I am deeply saddened by the passing …

Kobe Bryant's legacy shines bright four years after his death
1 year, 2 months ago

Kobe Bryant's legacy shines bright four years after his death

LA Times  

Four years after his death, Kobe Bryant is still heard. A mural honors Kobe Bryant on the La Casita building in downtown Los Angeles. A mural of the former Lakers great is unveiled on Kobe Bryant Day in Downtown Los Angeles Tuesday. Elizabeth Munoz, from Huntington Park, brings flowers to leave at a Kobe Bryant mural on what would have …

Family of late basketball star Kobe Bryant awarded nearly $29M in photos case
2 years ago

Family of late basketball star Kobe Bryant awarded nearly $29M in photos case

The Hindu  

Los Angeles County will pay the wife of late basketball star Kobe Bryant nearly $29 million to settle a lawsuit over allegations that sheriff officers and firefighters shared gruesome photos of the helicopter crash that killed Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter. “Today marks the successful culmination of Mrs. Bryant’s courageous battle to hold accountable those who engaged in this grotesque …

Kobe Bryant: World pays tribute three years on from Lakers icon's death
2 years, 2 months ago

Kobe Bryant: World pays tribute three years on from Lakers icon's death

Daily Mail  

Tributes have been paid from across the world of sport to 'inspirational' Kobe Bryant, three years to the day since he died in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant died three years ago to the day in a helicopter crash His daughter Gianna was on board with her dad and six other people Teams …

Kobe Bryant tributes: Stars reflect on the loss of the basketball great two years after he died
3 years, 2 months 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 …

Watch: Vanessa Bryant's emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant in Hall of Fame inductions
3 years, 10 months ago

Watch: Vanessa Bryant's emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant in Hall of Fame inductions

The Hindu  

Vanessa Bryant stood at the podium on Saturday evening as her late husband Kobe was being formally inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and she noted that she always avoided praising the former Los Angeles Lakers star in public. Vanessa Bryant's stirring speech was the highlight of the ceremony in Uncasville, Conn., in which Kobe Bryant was …

Kobe Bryant death: Firefighters who photographed fatal helicopter crash to be fired
3 years, 10 months ago

Kobe Bryant death: Firefighters who photographed fatal helicopter crash to be fired

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant crash: Everything we know and the unanswered questions
4 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant crash: Everything we know and the unanswered questions

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The crash On 26 January, Mr Bryant, his …

One year after Kobe Bryant’s death, the Lakers continue to honor his memory
4 years, 2 months 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,” …

Remembering Kobe: Former Lakers teammates on his greatness
4 years, 2 months ago

Remembering Kobe: Former Lakers teammates on his greatness

LA Times  

Four former Lakers teammates — Robert Horry, Rick Fox, Brian Shaw and Devean George — shared their thoughts about playing with Kobe Bryant. Even on those days where he was hurt and couldn’t practice at full speed, he would at least get there early and practice and work on some parts of his game. I think he’s one of the …

Column: Reminders of Kobe Bryant’s life and spirit remain vivid a year after his death
4 years, 2 months ago

Column: Reminders of Kobe Bryant’s life and spirit remain vivid a year after his death

LA Times  

Lakers star Kobe Bryant stands for the national anthem before a game against the Indiana Pacers in November 2015. 1 / 38 Lakers star Kobe Bryant pauses for a moment as confetti streams down at the Staples Center following his final game on April 13, 2016. 24 / 38 Kobe Bryant celebrates after winning his fourth NBA title following the …

Jerry West reflects on Kobe Bryant: From wunderkind to icon
4 years, 2 months ago

Jerry West reflects on Kobe Bryant: From wunderkind to icon

LA Times  

The Christmas card arrived in the mail at Jerry West’s home — it was from Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, and his family. “When I saw that Christmas card, the first thing said was, ‘When is the anniversary coming up?’” West said. “We have this picture of he and his family, Vanessa, and right before I left, I looked at that …

Kobe Bryant’s business empire remains expansive — and inspiring — after his death
4 years, 2 months ago

Kobe Bryant’s business empire remains expansive — and inspiring — after his death

LA Times  

In 2018, Kobe Bryant’s “Dear Basketball” won the Academy Award for best animated short film, a milestone for his Granity Studios, which co-produced the project. Among the most visible changes made since Bryant’s death: In May, it was announced that the Mamba Sports Academy, a sports training business that Bryant partnered with in 2018, would drop “Mamba” from its name. …

The final hours of Kobe Bryant’s life: An oral history
4 years, 2 months ago

The final hours of Kobe Bryant’s life: An oral history

LA Times  

A year ago, Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others boarded a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter at John Wayne Airport in Orange County. 9:06 a.m. Webb texts: “Wheels up.” 9:33 a.m. Kobe Bryant’s driver texts the group from Camarillo Airport: “Just started raining lightly here.” 9:44 a.m. Zobayan by radio to air traffic control: “And SoCal, for helicopter two …

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 …

Sports deaths in 2020: Diego Maradona mourned, Kobe Bryant suffers tragic end
4 years, 3 months ago

Sports deaths in 2020: Diego Maradona mourned, Kobe Bryant suffers tragic end

Firstpost  

Multiple legendary sporting personalities passed away in 2020. Diego Maradona’s death last month shook the world of sport in a year which began with the tragic loss of basketball hero Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash. Christophe Dominici, 48 France rugby great Dominici personified the fabled French flair with the oval ball, scoring 25 tries in 67 Tests for France, …

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, others died in an instant due to blunt trauma, autopsy into helicopter crash reveals
4 years, 10 months ago

Kobe Bryant, others died in an instant due to blunt trauma, autopsy into helicopter crash reveals

Firstpost  

A celebrity figure across the globe, Bryant had to be identified by his fingerprints after his body was found in the dirt outside the wreckage of the chopper. The pilot flying Kobe Bryant and seven others, including his daughter, to a youth basketball tournament did not have alcohol or drugs in his system, an autopsy has revealed. The report by …

Kobe Bryant crash pilot had no drugs in system: autopsy
4 years, 10 months ago

Kobe Bryant crash pilot had no drugs in system: autopsy

The Hindu  

The pilot of the helicopter that crashed while carrying Kobe Bryant and his daughter to a basketball tournament in California did not have alcohol or drugs in his system, according to the autopsy report released on Friday. “Toxicological testing did not detect the presence of alcohol or drugs of abuse,” the Los Angeles County coroner's report said. Also dying in …

Kobe Bryant's death deeply affected PSG star Neymar
4 years, 11 months ago

Kobe Bryant's death deeply affected PSG star Neymar

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar said he was deeply affected by the death of Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. Neymar paid tribute to Bryant at the time, wearing a jersey in honour of the five-time NBA champion, while he dedicated a goal to the 2008 MVP by holding up two fingers on one hand and four on the other – …

Deputies were ordered to delete Kobe Bryant crash photos to avoid discipline, sources say
5 years ago

Deputies were ordered to delete Kobe Bryant crash photos to avoid discipline, sources say

LA Times  

This image taken from video provided by the National Transportation Safety Board shows part of the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed near Calabasas, Calif., killing Kobe Bryant and eight others. In an attempt to keep the matter under wraps, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department quietly ordered deputies to delete any photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash scene …

Kobe Bryant memorial: 'A piece of me died. Please rest in peace, little brother,' says a tearful Michael Jordan in poignant tribute
5 years, 1 month ago

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

Firstpost  

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, 1 month 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 …

Michael Jordan: 'When Kobe Bryant Died, A Piece Of Me Died'
5 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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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Los Angeles honours late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna with public memorial
5 years, 1 month ago

Los Angeles honours late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna with public memorial

Firstpost  

Mourners began gathering Monday in downtown Los Angeles to say farewell to Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the Staples Center, hours before Bryant’s memorial service was scheduled to start. Los Angeles: Mourners began gathering Monday in downtown Los Angeles to say farewell to Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the Staples Center, hours before Bryant’s memorial service was scheduled to start. …

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands to LA’s Staples Center
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands to LA’s Staples Center

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of Kobe Bryant fans will gather in Los Angeles on Monday to pay homage to the late NBA star and his daughter Gianna, nearly a month after their deaths in a helicopter crash sent shockwaves through the world of sports and beyond. Muralist Jonas Never paints a portrait of late retired basketball player Kobe Bryant. Billed as a “Celebration …

FROM PHILLY HIGH SCHOOL PHENOM TO 18-TIME All-STAR: INCREDIBLE LIFE STORY OF KOBE BRYANT
5 years, 1 month ago

FROM PHILLY HIGH SCHOOL PHENOM TO 18-TIME All-STAR: INCREDIBLE LIFE STORY OF KOBE BRYANT

Daily Mail  

By Alex Raskin, Sports News Editor for DailyMail.com The tragic helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others in southern California on January 26 marked an abrupt ending to one of most indelible public lives in modern American history. A five-time NBA champion and 18-time All-Star, Kobe Bryant will likely be inducted into the Hall of …

Vanessa Bryant sues helicopter operator over crash that killed Kobe Bryant, eight others
5 years, 1 month ago

Vanessa Bryant sues helicopter operator over crash that killed Kobe Bryant, eight others

LA Times  

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was among nine people who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Jan. 26. The complaint in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Fillmore-based Island Express Holding Corp. and Island Express Helicopters alleges that pilot Ara Zobayan, who also died in the crash in Calabasas, failed “to use ordinary care in piloting the subject aircraft” …

LeBron James surpasses Kobe Bryant in NBA All-Star Game appearances
5 years, 1 month ago

LeBron James surpasses Kobe Bryant in NBA All-Star Game appearances

The Hindu  

LeBron James moved up to second on the all-time list for NBA All-Star Game appearances on Sunday. James – leading Team LeBron against Team Giannis in Chicago – surpassed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with his 16th appearance. Lakers superstar James also eclipsed Bryant for third on the NBA's all-time scoring list last month, a day before the five-time …

Kobe Bryant among finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant among finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

The Hindu  

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett were named among the finalists to be considered for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020. Duncan, the former San Antonio Spurs star with 15 All-Star appearances and five championships, and Garnett – another NBA great – are also finalists. "When the nominees for the Class of 2020 were …

Kobe tributes abound at NBA All-Star Game in Chicago
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe tributes abound at NBA All-Star Game in Chicago

The Hindu  

Tributes to the late Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers legend who died last month in a helicopter crash, will play a major role in Sunday’s 69th NBA All-Star Game. This year’s annual showcase of league talent will be played in Chicago and feature numerous nods to Bryant, a five-time NBA champion who also matched a league record with four …

Watch: Lebron James explains Kobe Bryant Lakers dunk tribute
5 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Lebron James explains Kobe Bryant Lakers dunk tribute

The Hindu  

LeBron James referenced the film 'The 6th Man' to explain his unintended tribute to Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash last month. During Thursday's 121-111 home loss to the Houston Rockets, James slammed a double-clutch reverse finish off a fast break, a play that looked identical to a dunk performed by Bryant against the …

No evidence of helicopter engine failure in Kobe Bryant crash
5 years, 1 month ago

No evidence of helicopter engine failure in Kobe Bryant crash

The Hindu  

An investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna has found no evidence of major internal engine failure. The National Transportation Safety Board on Friday released its preliminary findings from the January 26 crash, revealing the two engines appeared to be working at the time of impact as a piece of cut tree branch was …

Kobe Bryant public memorial set for Feb. 24 at Staples Center
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant public memorial set for Feb. 24 at Staples Center

LA Times  

Fans gather at L.A. Live on Sunday to pay respects to Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven others who were killed in a helicopter crash Jan. 26. Los Angeles will host a public memorial Feb. 24 at Staples Center for Kobe Bryant and eight others killed last month in a helicopter crash, two sources familiar with the event …

NBA: With moving speech in honour of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James soothes grieving Los Angeles Lakers
5 years, 1 month ago

NBA: With moving speech in honour of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James soothes grieving Los Angeles Lakers

Firstpost  

Five days after Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, the simple eloquence of LeBron James’ words left most of the arena cheering through tears. Five days after Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, the simple eloquence of James’ words left most of the arena cheering through tears. After James’ heart, humour and empathy commanded the arena Bryant essentially …

NBA: LA Lakers returns after Kobe Bryant's death
5 years, 1 month ago

NBA: LA Lakers returns after Kobe Bryant's death

The Hindu  

LeBron James shed tears, Usher sang 'Amazing Grace' and Staples Center fell silent in reverence to Kobe Bryant as the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the floor on Friday. READ | Kobe Bryant dead: LeBron James unveils 'Mamba 4 Life' tattoo James read their names and gave a speech asking for the event to be a "celebration" of Bryant before …

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 …

Lakers are still trying to make sense of Kobe Bryant’s death
5 years, 1 month ago

Lakers are still trying to make sense of Kobe Bryant’s death

LA Times  

LeBron James holds the ball and lets the 24-second shot clock expire as a tribute to Kobe Bryant to begin a game against the Trail Blazers on Jan. 31 at Staples Center. Lakers star LeBron James listens to the the national anthem during a pregame ceremony honoring the life of Kobe Bryant at Staples Center on Jan. 31, 2020. Cellist …

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 …

Los Angeles’ week of grieving made it clear: Kobe Bryant was its biggest star
5 years, 1 month ago

Los Angeles’ week of grieving made it clear: Kobe Bryant was its biggest star

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — When Kobe Bryant died in a horrific helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight other people, including one of his daughters on Sunday, I knew this city would grieve. When Wednesday rolled around and the shell-shocked Lakers still hadn’t released a statement acknowledging Bryant’s passing, it felt like this city was as paralyzed as London was …

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