Kobe Bryant's sincerity earned Michael Jordan's respect
4 years, 8 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’: Magic talks about G.O.A.T.s Jordan, Bryant Episode 5 of ‘The Last Dance’ is dedicated to Kobe Bryant. How can a “little Laker boy” become someone about whom Jordan later said, “When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died?” × Michael Jordan at Kobe Bryant’s memorial. “At first it was an aggravation but then it turned into a certain passion.” Jordan talked about eventually buying into the idea of being Bryant’s big brother because Bryant was so sincere in his journey.

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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'
5 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

AP Was There: Jordan retires from the NBA after 3 titles
2 years, 10 months ago

AP Was There: Jordan retires from the NBA after 3 titles

Associated Press  

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Michael Jordan stunned the NBA by announcing his retirement, saying he had lost the desire to play basketball months after his father, James Jordan, was murdered. I just feel I don’t have anything else to prove,” Jordan said in walking away from the game after winning seven scoring titles and leading the Chicago Bulls to three straight …

Book Excerpt: The night 13-year-old Kobe Bryant met Michael Jordan, and his future
2 years, 10 months ago

Book Excerpt: The night 13-year-old Kobe Bryant met Michael Jordan, and his future

LA Times  

In “The Last Dance,” the 10-part documentary that details Michael Jordan’s career, Kobe Bryant says “What you get from me is from him. “Yes,” Kobe said, “but I’m only in eighth grade.” “Are you going to be a superstar one day?” “Yes,” Kobe said, “I might be.” :: Fast forward two and a half years. But if he chose North …

Kobe Bryant moments: 8 indelible memories from Times staff
3 years, 7 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 …

Michael Jordan to honour Kobe Bryant at 2020 Hall of Fame ceremony
3 years, 8 months ago

Michael Jordan to honour Kobe Bryant at 2020 Hall of Fame ceremony

Firstpost  

The ceremony for the Class of 2020 will take place on 15 May at Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, Connecticut. Michael Jordan will honour Kobe Bryant when the late Los Angeles Lakers legend is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next month, the organisation said Thursday. Jordan, who spoke at Bryant’s memorial service last year following the …

Michael Jordan will be Kobe Bryant’s presenter at Laker legend’s Hall of Fame induction
3 years, 8 months ago

Michael Jordan will be Kobe Bryant’s presenter at Laker legend’s Hall of Fame induction

LA Times  

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Bulls guard Michael Jordan, talking during a free-throw attempt, had a closer relationship than most people realized. Michael Jordan surprised attendees at Kobe Bryant’s public memorial by eulogizing the Lakers legend, sharing the details of a friendship that hadn’t been very public. Jordan will once again be a part of a big moment for Bryant …

Kobe Bryant’s 60-point final game, through the eyes of those who were there
3 years, 8 months ago

Kobe Bryant’s 60-point final game, through the eyes of those who were there

LA Times  

“Kobe’s signing.” The word went out through the hallways at Staples Center before tipoff of his final NBA game, teammates, staff and locker room attendants all scrambling to get something in the hands of Kobe Bryant, the retiring Lakers star, while he was holding onto a marker and in the mood. 48 / 56 Fans gathered outside Staples Center ahead …

One year after Kobe Bryant’s death, the Lakers continue to honor his memory
3 years, 11 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,” …

Column: Reminders of Kobe Bryant’s life and spirit remain vivid a year after his death
3 years, 11 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 …

The final hours of Kobe Bryant’s life: An oral history
3 years, 11 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 …

Kobe Bryant's spirit present in Lakers' 17th NBA championship
4 years, 2 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 …

How do Michael Jordan's team-mates and other stars view the Chicago Bulls icon after The Last Dance?
4 years, 7 months ago

How do Michael Jordan's team-mates and other stars view the Chicago Bulls icon after The Last Dance?

Daily Mail  

If there is one thing the hit Netflix and ESPN docuseries 'The Last Dance' has shown basketball fans across the world, it is that Michael Jordan will do absolutely anything to win. Jordan was the focal point of the Chicago Bulls side which won six NBA Championships across eight seasons, cementing his place as arguably the greatest basketball player ever. …

The Last Dance: Malone speaks on facing Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls
4 years, 7 months ago

The Last Dance: Malone speaks on facing Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls

The Hindu  

Karl Malone's insistence he has the "utmost respect" for Michael Jordan did little to hide the tension that seemingly still exists between the ex-NBA stars. Jordan and the great Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s were the subject of the co-produced ESPN and Netflix docuseries 'The Last Dance'. Asked his reaction when he heard the name "Michael Jordan", Malone – …

The 45 most fascinating takeaways from the final episodes of ‘The Last Dance’
4 years, 7 months ago

The 45 most fascinating takeaways from the final episodes of ‘The Last Dance’

LA Times  

Five weeks ago, Michael Jordan was mostly a memory — a tongue-wagging, title-winning, product-selling icon. Jordan’s chance to put the Bulls up 3-1 was missed by “millimeters,” Miller said. “I’m sure he looked at me as an overachiever,” Steve Kerr said of Jordan. Lett, holding the game ball Jordan swiped at the end of Game 7, “That’s all right,” Lett …

‘The Last Dance’ brings Michael Jordan’s era to life for fans
4 years, 7 months ago

‘The Last Dance’ brings Michael Jordan’s era to life for fans

CNN  

CNN — For millions around the world, Michael Jordan was a sporting and cultural icon the likes of which very few of us had ever seen. READ: Michael Jordan declined $100 million to appear at an event for two hours, agent says The early years Even though I was born and raised in the far northern suburbs of Chicago, I …

‘The Last Dance’ review: A ringside view to when Michael Jordan ruled
4 years, 7 months ago

‘The Last Dance’ review: A ringside view to when Michael Jordan ruled

The Hindu  

For many, the NBA first entered the sports fandom lexicon in India in the late 1990s. Jackson coached the team that achieved two “three-peats” and in which there were just four other key constants: the superstar Michael Jordan, his sidekick Scottie Pippen, the team’s general manager Jerry Krause and the team’s owner Jerry Reinsdorf among other supporting staff. He also …

Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan: When the torch was passed
4 years, 8 months ago

Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan: When the torch was passed

LA Times  

Sunday night during the fifth episode of “The Last Dance,” we witness the seedlings of a powerful friendship between Michael Jordan and his closest doppelganger, Kobe Bryant. After the 1998 NBA All-Star game, Bryant’s first, the stars meet for a glimmer at midcourt, with Bryant giving Jordan a respectful tap and Jordan telling the brash teen, “I’ll see you down …

Jim Murray: All the NBA world was a stage for Michael Jordan
4 years, 8 months ago

Jim Murray: All the NBA world was a stage for Michael Jordan

LA Times  

This is a version of a column printed Feb. 4, 1996, in the Los Angeles Times sports section. The job of stopping Michael Jordan and his Bulls now falls on Olajuwon and Shaquille O’Neal. Sports ESPN’s ‘The Last Dance’ Michael Jordan docuseries: Reactions to the first episodes Here is a look at some reactions to the debut of Episodes 1 …

Beyonce leads LA memorial for Kobe Bryant, Gianna
4 years, 10 months ago

Beyonce leads LA memorial for Kobe Bryant, Gianna

The Hindu  

Beyonce kicked off a star-studded memorial ceremony in Los Angeles for basketball great Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna who died along with seven others in a helicopter crash last month. The public memorial - dubbed “A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant” - was being held at Staples Center, the arena where Bryant wowed fans for 17 …

Kobe Bryant memorial: 'A piece of me died. Please rest in peace, little brother,' says a tearful Michael Jordan in poignant tribute
4 years, 10 months 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’
4 years, 10 months 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
4 years, 10 months 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'
4 years, 10 months 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 memorial expected to draw thousands to LA’s Staples Center
4 years, 10 months 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 …

Kobe Bryant memorial: Here’s what Michael Jordan said about his ‘little brother’
4 years, 10 months 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 …

Kobe Bryant among finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
4 years, 10 months 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 …

Watch: Lebron James explains Kobe Bryant Lakers dunk tribute
4 years, 11 months 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 …

NBA: With moving speech in honour of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James soothes grieving Los Angeles Lakers
4 years, 11 months 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
4 years, 11 months 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 …

Lakers are still trying to make sense of Kobe Bryant’s death
4 years, 11 months 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 …

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at game against Portland Trail Blazers
4 years, 11 months 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 …

Column: Lakers mourn and celebrate Kobe Bryant’s life on a night of heartbreak and healing
4 years, 11 months 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. …

Lakers seek closure with tributes to Kobe Bryant in emotional return to basketball
4 years, 11 months ago

Lakers seek closure with tributes to Kobe Bryant in emotional return to basketball

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. 6 / 20 LeBron James points to the sky as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope comforts Lakers teammate Quinn Cook during a ceremony honoring the life of Kobe Bryant at Staples …

Lakers honor life of Kobe Bryant with an emotional tribute
4 years, 11 months 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 …

Kobe Bryant death: Shaquille O'Neal says he hasn't felt pain like he did on hearing about ex-Lakers teammate's fatal accident
4 years, 11 months 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
4 years, 11 months 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 …

Kobe Bryant’s devotion to family became paramount when his basketball career ended
4 years, 11 months 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
4 years, 11 months 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, the legend who redefined basketball
4 years, 11 months 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's relentless drive to achieve perfection moulded his basketball legacy
4 years, 11 months ago

Kobe Bryant's relentless drive to achieve perfection moulded his basketball legacy

Firstpost  

After Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his farewell NBA game, he was asked if it was a perfect ending to his career. In his farewell game in the NBA, played at the Staples Center in 2016, Kobe Bryant scored 60 points — the fifth-highest scoring game of his career — in a performance that would lead you to believe …

Kobe Bryant death: LeBron James in tears after NBA legend’s demise
4 years, 11 months 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
4 years, 11 months 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: NBA legend remembered by one and all
4 years, 11 months 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
4 years, 11 months 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
4 years, 11 months 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 …

Reaction to the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant
4 years, 11 months 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
4 years, 11 months 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
4 years, 11 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Barack Obama …

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