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Pilot in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash pushed the limits of bad weather flying rules, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board investigators described the crash as preventable, the pilot as experienced, and his employer as a generally safe charter operation. They spoke at a meeting of the NTSB to settle on an official cause of the January 26, 2020, crash that killed Bryant, his daughter, the pilot, and six others. “Even …
Kobe Bryant Got His Hands on an Important Piece of Technology Before Anyone Else
This has not been a good year for a variety of reasons, with the COVID-19 pandemic at the top of the list. But even before the Coronavirus became as widespread as it did starting in February and March, 2020 got off to a tragic start for sports fans on January 26 when Kobe Bryant tragically …
Where Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class rank among all-time best groups
The 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class was officially announced on Saturday, with Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Tamika Catchings headlining a deep group of players, coaches and contributors. This is undoubtedly one of the best basketball Hall of Fame classes we’ve seen, which made us wonder about the last time …
Kobe Bryant, eight others selected for Basketball Hall of Fame
Former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant attends a promotional event organized by the sports brand Nike, for the inauguration of the infrastructure improvements of a local basketball playground at the Jean-Jaures sports hall “Le Quartier”, in Paris on October 21, 2017. Philippe Lopez | AFP | Getty Images It wasn’t much a surprise, but this …
Kobe Bryant memorial: Fans pack streets, share memories
Hours before the memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna was set to begin Monday, thousands of fans had already gathered amid a chilly morning outside Staples Center. The crowd — many clad in black, purple and gold — was quiet, a stark contrast to the typical excited energy of a game day. Berly …
Kobe Bryant memorial – What to know as the NBA world honors a legend
A memorial service celebrating the lives of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna will be held Monday, Feb. 24, at Staples Center in downtown L.A. The date reflects the basketball jersey numbers worn by Kobe (No. 24) and Gianna (No. 2). The service will be held just less than a month …
Banda MS Dedicates Record-Breaking L.A. Show to Kobe Bryant & More Highlights
Banda Sinolaense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, or Banda MS, made history Friday (Feb. 14) night performing the first of their two back-to-back sold-out shows at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. No other banda act since the late “Diva de la Banda” Jenni Rivera had headlined a concert at the venue, and no other banda from Mazatlan, Mexico, …
The 1 Heartbreaking Reason Why Kobe Bryant’s Father Didn’t Approve of His Son’s Marriage
Kobe Bryant will always be remembered for his amazing athletic prowess on the NBA court, but in his post-retirement years, he definitely spent most of his time focusing on his family. While Bryant is being remembered after his tragic death for his self-proclaimed love of being a “girl dad” and for his devotion to his …
LeBron James Gives Powerful Speech About Kobe Bryant Before First Game Since Death
Play video content ESPN 9:20 PM PT — Vanessa Bryant posted a photo of Kobe and Gigi’s jerseys court side at Staples, writing … “There is no #24 without #2. #GirlDaddy #DaddysGirl #MyBabies #OurAngels Getty 9:15 PM PT — Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth performed an emotional rendition of their hit, “See You Again” at …
The Staples Center is ready to honor Kobe Bryant at tonight’s game
Photos of the Staples Center show each seat draped with a yellow t-shirt with either a purple and white No. 8 or No. 24. Depending on which side of the arena the fans sit on determines which shirt they receive. Bryant wore both numbers playing for the team and the Lakers retired both at the …
