Today marks one year since the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash. The sudden death shocked people, and even after a year, people are still looking back in admiration at the basketball player and the legacy that he left behind.
His death had shocked not just the basketball world and his fans, but also the entire world. His daughter, who, according to him, was a rising star in basketball also died with him in that helicopter crash with seven other people. She was only 13 years old.
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Los Angeles Lakers’ co-captains, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, talked about how time is supposed to heal the wounds, but in this case, the pain has not subsided for them. Davis also said that he still had trouble dealing with his death, and he still couldn’t believe it sometimes.
Other people also took to Twitter to remember Bryant on his death anniversary.
A post was made from the official page of the NFL(National Football League) remembering Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.
Ervin Magic Johnson shared the picture of Bryant and his daughter and called the late basketball player his ‘Lakers Brother for life’.
PGA Tour shared a heartfelt video of Simpson, Finau, and Tiger Woods talking about Bryant and his timeless legacy.
Jimmy Falon also looked back at his time with Bryant on ‘The Tonight’s Show’ as he celebrated his life and felt grateful to know the great man.
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Considered as the greatest sportsperson to play the game, Bryant’s career had seen it all. In 2018, he also received an Academy Award under the category of Best Animated Short Film ‘Dear Basketball’ that was his tribute to the sport that had given him so much.