Basketball world remembers Kobe Bryant 5 years after his tragic passing
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant passed away on January 26, 2020 at the age of 41, in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
WDBJ7 Archive: Remembering Kobe Bryant, Salem author writes Bryant’s biography
Roland Lazenby, a Salem native and NBA writer, published Bryant’s biography, Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant," in 2016.
Kobe Bryant Fast Facts
Bryant was 6 feet, 6 inches tall. His parents named him after a type of steak. The beef is from a species of cattle, Wagyu, raised in the Kobe region of Japan. Bryant lived in Italy for eight years while his father played in the Italian Professional Basketball League. Bryant spoke Italian fluently.
Five years after his death, Kobe Bryant's influence still being felt
In the five years since Kobe Bryant and eight others died in a helicopter crash, the Hall of Fame hoopster's legend has only grown.
Women’s basketball players reflect on Kobe Bryant’s impact on their game five years after his death
- Former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant attend an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. Michael Owen Baker/AP Photo,
David Beckham honors Kobe and Gianna Bryant five years after their tragic passing
While Kobe Bryant and Giannad are no longer with us, his family, friends, and millions of fans continue to honor their memory on the anniversary of their passing.
Sports world remembers Kobe Bryant, Gigi on anniversary of their deaths
The Los Angeles Lakers’ social media offering on Sunday morning was both delightfully sweet and devastatingly sad. The sweet part of the post on X was a photo of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with his arm around Gianna,
MrBeast compares himself to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant
YouTube superstar MrBeast compares himself to NBA legend and Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant in recent interview with ...
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Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, iconic Kobe’s father, died age 69
According to reports, Bryant had suffered a stroke a short time before his passing back in July. The 69-year-old largely withdrew from the spotlight after the shock death of his famous son, Kobe ...
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NBA Commissioner reflects on Kobe Bryant’s legacy on 5th anniversary of his passing
Official release Kobe Bryant was an iconic player in NBA and Lakers' lore, a 5-time NBA champion, an MVP and, for many, in the discussion for greatest player ever. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ...