Lakers, Fans Pay Touching Pre-Game Tribute to Kobe Bryant
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In moving pre-game moments Friday night, the Lakers and thousands of fans remembered and celebrated the life of franchise legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven other people who were killed alongside them in a helicopter crash last weekend.
The game was the Lakers' first since the tragedy that devastated Bryant fans across the world.
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Two court-side seats were left open in memory of Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the first Lakers game since the father and daughter were killed in a helicopter crash.
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Every seat at Staples Center was draped with a Bryant T-shirt during their first game since the Lakers legend’s death.
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Anthony Davis ahead of the Lakers’ first game since the death of franchise legend Kobe Bryant.
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Usher sings “Amazing Grace” ahead of the Lakers’ first game since the death of Kobe Bryant.
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LeBron James honored Kobe Bryant in front of thousands at Staples Center with a touching tribute.
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Fans pay respects to Kobe Bryant at a vigil outside Staples Center ahead of a tribute planned in honor of the basketball star and the eight other victims of a helicopter crash.
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Fans pay respects to Kobe Bryant at a vigil outside Staples Center ahead of a tribute planned in honor of the basketball star and the eight other victims of a helicopter crash.
