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Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020
All of our coverage of the death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
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January 26, 2021
Kobe Bryant’s message helped guide me through this tragic year
I still don’t know how to fully process Kobe Bryant being gone, but here goes.
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September 22, 2020
Vanessa Bryant sues LA County sheriff over photos of Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
This is the second lawsuit Vanessa Bryant has filed since the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and seven others in a helicopter crash earlier this year.
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June 22, 2020
Pau Gasol and Snoop Dogg paid tribute to Kobe Bryant at the ESPYs
If one was looking for people to commemorate Lakers legend Kobe Bryant at the ESPYs, it would be hard to do a whole lot better than getting Pau Gasol and Snoop Dogg. Thankfully, that’s exactly what ESPN did.
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June 19, 2020
Vanessa Bryant is asking Congress to pass the ‘Kobe and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act’
Vanessa Bryant is fighting to stop people from losing their loved ones the same way she did.
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June 11, 2020
Kobe Bryant to be honored with 2020 Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award
Late Lakers star Kobe Bryant is going to be honored by the Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards for his philanthropy and commitment to the community.
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April 18, 2020
WNBA announces creation of Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award
The WNBA made sure to honor the late Kobe and Gianna Bryant in several ways during its 2020 draft.
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April 4, 2020
Vanessa Bryant says family ‘wishes’ Kobe Bryant ‘was here with us to celebrate’ his Hall of Fame induction
I think it’s safe to say we all wish this.
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March 23, 2020
Kyrie Irving paid tribute to Kobe Bryant while donating money to help with coronavirus relief
Kyrie Irving is using his birthday as an excuse to give others a gift, while showing some love to the late Kobe Bryant as well.
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March 9, 2020
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflects on his relationship with Kobe Bryant, the Showtime Lakers and more
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was recently honored with the Gotham Icon award, and afterwards took some time to talk about his legendary career, what he’ll remember about the life of his fellow Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, and more.
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February 25, 2020
Podcast: Mirin Fader of Bleacher Report on the life and legacy of Gianna Bryant
We sat down with Mirin Fader to talk about the "Mambacita," Gianna Bryant.
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February 24, 2020
Vanessa Bryant files wrongful death lawsuit against helicopter company over fatal crash
Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in helicopter crash nearly a month ago. Today, his wife Vanessa sued the company that operated the helicopter.
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February 24, 2020
Los Angeles will never forget Kobe and Gianna Bryant
In a celebration of life that alternated between heartwarming and emotionally gutting, Los Angeles and those who knew them best remembered and mourned the loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna.
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February 24, 2020
MJ talks about Kobe, the annoying little brother he grew to love
In Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan felt like he had a younger brother to look after.
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February 14, 2020
Lakers announce details on Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant
The Lakers provided details on how and where fans can watch the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Feb. 24. They also cautioned those without tickets to watch from home.
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February 9, 2020
Los Angeles will have a public memorial for Kobe and Gianna Bryant, other seven victims of helicopter crash on 2/24
Here’s all we know about the memorial service that will be held for Kobe Bryant later this month.
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February 4, 2020
Disneyland cast members experienced Kobe Bryant, the girl dad, in backstage encounters
Even when he was still winning titles for the Lakers, Disneyland cast members got to see a different side of Kobe Bryant. The happiest place on earth will be a little sadder without him.
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February 1, 2020
Lakers aim to move forward with Kobe Bryant in mind
Despite the result of the game, Friday night felt like a step in the right direction for the Lakers as they continue to grieve following the death of Kobe Bryant.
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February 1, 2020
On a night bigger than basketball, LeBron James showed his greatness
For the Lakers, there were bigger concerns than getting a win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. On that intangible front, LeBron James gave this fanbase exactly what it needed.
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January 31, 2020
LeBron James gives heartfelt speech about ‘brother’ Kobe Bryant as part of incredible Lakers tribute
LeBron James and the Lakers are clearly hurting, but they did an incredible job of remembering and honoring Kobe Bryant before their game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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January 31, 2020
Lakers debut new jersey patches, court logo to memorialize Kobe Bryant
The Lakers are going to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant in just about every way possible, starting tonight.
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January 31, 2020
LeBron James reveals new tattoo to honor his friend Kobe Bryant
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant were reportedly getting closer this year, and the current Lakers star got a new tattoo to permanently memorialize his predecessor on his body.
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January 31, 2020
City of Los Angeles consulting with Lakers, Bryant family on memorial for Kobe, Gianna and others lost in crash
Los Angeles wants to pay its respects to Kobe Bryant.
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January 31, 2020
NBA to honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant by wearing their numbers in 2020 NBA All-Star Game
Team LeBron will wear No. 2 for Gianna Bryant, while Team Giannis will wear No. 24 to honor Kobe in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. They will also wear jersey patches with nine stars to remember all the victims.
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January 31, 2020
Kobe Bryant lives on in Los Angeles through the Mamba Mentality
Lakers fans will remember Kobe Bryant for his talent, all the winning he did and more, but they may remember his most of all for teaching them about "Mamba Mentality," and the value of hard work.
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January 31, 2020
Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Preview and Game Thread: Back to basketball
The Lakers have to play a game tonight, their first since the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others over the weekend. No matter how strange it feels, we have to go back to talking about the game, too.