Kobe Bryant death: Dallas Mavericks to retire No. 24 jersey as fitting tribute

entire basketball fraternity across globe were left stunned at passing away of Lakers legend - Kobe Bryant. late basketball star was widely regarded as one of greatest players to have ever stepped onto a basketball court. A true sportsman who led Lakers with great determination and hard work, Kobe Bryant will go down in NBA history as a star of modern game.

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Dallas Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban devasted by Kobe Bryant's death

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Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban anunces retirement of number 24 jersey

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After news of Kobe Bryant's death broke out, Dallas Mavericks (led by owner Mark Cuban) were quick to anunce that y would retire . 24 jersey in hour of late Lakers' legend. Kobe Bryant was a fierce rival of Dallas Mavericks but maintained a good relationship with Cuban and rest of squad. Kobe Bryant's death sent shockwaves across globe. What made matters worse was that Kobe Bryant's teen daughter - Gianna Bryant - was also in same helicopter that crashed in California, She passed away along with her far. Our prayers and condolences go out to Vanessa and rest of Bryant family in this moment of utter grief.  

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