Quotes on the Passing of Kobe and Gianna Bryant
January 30, 2020
“God please be with the families involved. Heal every broken heart and be there in their time of need! Still can’t believe this” -Paul George
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Kobe Bryant Memorial at L.A. Live
January 30, 2020
Fan reactions and photos
Nation Rocked with the Tragic Loss of Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Amid 62nd Annual Grammy Awards Celebration
January 30, 2020
The Grammy’s, while side-swiped by the news, would carry on in his honor at the Staples Center, the epicenter he made his home for more than 20-years.
House Honors the Memory of Kobe Bryant and the Victims of the Tragic Helicopter Crash
January 30, 2020
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) and Congressman Harley Rouda (CA-48) led members of the California Delegation in a moment of silence on the House Floor in honor of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, John, Keri, and Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah and Payton Chester, Christina Mauser, and Ara Zobayan, who were killed in a tragic helicopter crash on Sunday.
Kobe Bryant: ‘God is great! It don’t get no simpler than that, bro!’
January 29, 2020
In the aftermath of the tragic accident on Sunday, Jan. 26 – where basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash – there have been many somber and celebratory tributes in Los Angeles and around the world. TV clips of him, whether in action on the court, or off-court interviews are constant; and they all point to his dedication to the game; his strong, disciplined work ethic; and his respect and love for others – especially his wife, Vanessa, and their children. One of the stories about Kobe that caught my attention
Words of the Week – Wake Up Call
January 29, 2020
Death can come swiftly leaving no goodbyes to those left behind. On Sunday, Jan. 26, nine people left this world in a freak helicopter crash. Among the nine was NBA icon and athlete, Kobe Bryant, and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. The rest of the passengers included: John Altobelli, Kerri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Christina Mauser and pilot, Ara Zobayan. These moments leave many with grief and questions that sometimes go unanswered. Why did this happen? Why did they have to die? These are questions countless that people ask around the world every day as people do die
Coach Frank Vogel Says Kobe Bryant’s Passing Has Brought the Lakers Closer Together
January 29, 2020
The late Kobe Byrant’s two numbers, No. 8 and No. 24, were illuminated on the walls of the Lakers practice court in El Segundo on Wednesday. It was the first time the team has held media availability since the tragic passing of former Lakers great Kobe Bryant.
Gianna Bryant, 13, was going to carry on a basketball legacy
January 29, 2020
Courtesy Photo: Gianna Maria Onore Bryant She had next. Her name was Gianna Maria Onore Bryant. The world, now and forever, knows her as Gigi. Her dad, Kobe Bryant, called her Mambacita. He was Mamba, of course, and she was going to be basketball’s female version of him. She was going to play at Connecticut and head to the WNBA. That was the plan. Over the years, the world watched her grow from a baby in her father’s arms, to a small child trying to hold his Finals MVP trophy, to his companion at WNBA, college and NBA games around the
‘He was special’: The NBA Tributes Continue for Kobe Bryant
January 29, 2020
MIAMI (AP) — In Philadelphia, Joel Embiid paid tribute to Kobe Bryant by wearing one of his jersey numbers. Brooklyn’s Spencer Dinwiddie and Orlando’s Terrence Ross are showing their respect by no longer doing so. Boston’s Kemba Walker is considering such a change. And coaches around the league left their snazzy leather shoes in the office Tuesday night, wearing Bryant’s signature sneakers instead. The games are going on — except in Los Angeles, for a couple more days anyway. So, too, is the grief after the fiery helicopter crash in Southern California on Sunday that took the life of Bryant,
No. 10 UCLA Women’s Basketball Cruises; Beats Washington State 66-50
January 29, 2020
No.10 UCLA women’s basketball took the floor against Washington State on Sunday not knowing of the news that would immediately impact individuals worldwide.
Rep. Waters Statement on the Death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant
January 28, 2020
LOS ANGELES — Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on the death of NBA legend and beloved Los Angeles Lakers icon, Kobe Bryant, and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant: “I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the sudden and tragic loss of Kobe Bryant and his beloved daughter Gianna. Kobe Bryant was a king in Los Angeles and one of the greatest athletes the world has ever known. He thrilled Los Angelenos for 20 seasons at the Staples Center, was an 18-time NBA All Star, earned five NBA championships, was twice named the
City Councilman Herb Wesson Statement on the Death of Kobe Bryant, Daughter Gianna, and Seven Others
January 28, 2020
The following statement is from Los Angeles City Council President Emeritus Herb Wesson on the death of Laker legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others: “We are all devastated at the news of the tragic deaths of Laker legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the other seven passengers aboard the helicopter. “It’s going to take all of us some time to process the tremendous loss of life that occurred on Sunday. “I send my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of all who were killed. “We named August 24 ‘Kobe Bryant Day’ in honor of the
LAKERS vs. CLIPPERS GAME POSTPONED
January 27, 2020
The National Basketball Association game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Staples Center has been postponed. The decision was made out of respect for the Lakers organization, which is deeply grieving the tragic loss of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other people in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Lakers Statement on postponed game between Clippers
January 27, 2020
In consultation with the NBA League office, the game scheduled between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers for Tuesday, January 28 will be postponed and scheduled for a future date.
Kobe Bryant Left Deep Legacy in LA Sports, Basketball World
January 27, 2020
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of basketball players worldwide with sublime skills and an unquenchable competitive fire. He earned Los Angeles’ eternal adoration during his two decades as the fierce soul of the beloved Lakers, and he was respected by basketball fans from every place with a hoop and a dream, including his native Philadelphia and in Italy, his other childhood home. Less than four years into his retirement, Bryant was seizing new challenges and working to inspire his daughters’ generation through sports and storytelling when his next chapter ended shockingly early. Bryant, the 18-time All-Star