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Los Angeles Lakers January 26, 2020

Julius Erving responds to Kobe Bryant death: 'His family had plans'

NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving responded to Kobe Bryant's shocking death by a fiery helicopter crash in California on Sunday, urging the public to extend support to his family for the devastating loss.

NBA January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant fans pay tribute to NBA legend in wake of deadly helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant fans gathered near the Staples Center in Los Angeles to pay tribute to the late NBA star who – along with his daughter and as many as seven other people – was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant reflected on life during interview published days before death

In an interview published just days before he died in a helicopter crash Sunday, NBA legend Kobe Byrant reflected on his career and retirement.

NBA January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant: Jim Gray recalls NBA star's final interview in uniform

Sportscaster and 91±¬ÁÏ contributor Jim Gray, a lifelong friend of Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash Sunday, spoke about how he conducted the last interview with the NBA icon in uniform.

Los Angeles Lakers January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant dead: Shaquille O'Neal remembers late NBA star as 'more than an athlete'

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal were teammates for several years and won three NBA championships helping the Los Angeles Lakers to another dynasty in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Los Angeles Lakers January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant dead: LeBron James visibly emotional as he returns to Los Angeles with team

Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash had a profound effect on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as cameras caught him and the team arriving back in the city from their East Coast road trip Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers January 26, 2020

What Kobe Bryant's last tweet proves about his character, according to NBA writer

 Joe Vardon, Senior NBA writer at The Athletic responded to Bryant's final post on 91±¬ÁÏ Sunday, saying it proves his dedication and commitment to mentoring future NBA stars.

Los Angeles Lakers January 26, 2020

LA Mayor Garcetti reacts to Kobe Bryant's death: 'A giant'

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti took to Twitter Sunday to honor NBA legend Kobe Bryant following his death from a fiery helicopter crash in California on Sunday.

NBA January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant among those killed in California helicopter crash

A helicopter crashed and burst into flames early Sunday in Southern California as "multiple" fatalities were reported.

Los Angeles Lakers January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant's final tweet praised LeBron James for passing him on NBA scoring list

Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash Sunday, was remembered on Twitter for his last tweet Saturday night paying homage to LeBron James, who moved past the late basketball icon for third place on the NBA’s career scoring list.

Los Angeles Lakers January 26, 2020

'Kobe!' chants break out before Denver Nuggets game as fans learn of NBA star's tragic death

Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday and news of his tragic death occurred right before the Denver Nuggets were set to play the Houston Rockets at their home arena.