Published 13:17 IST, January 27th 2020
Kobe Bryant death: Magic Johnson shares nostalgic throwback images featuring Lakers legend
Kobe Bryant death: Magic Johnson, in a series of tweets, looked back at Kobe Bryant’s life and his relationship with former Lakers star during his living days.
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world is yet to come to terms following tragic loss of Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna passed away in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26. According to various reports, Kobe Bryant was among at least four people travelling in his private helicopter over Calabasas when a fire broke out, sending chopper spiralling down.
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Kobe Bryant death: Magic Johnson reacts to trdy
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson took to and shared some throwback ims following Kobe Bryant's death. Magic Johnson, in a series of tweets, looked back at Kobe Bryant’s life and his relationship with fellow Lakers star during his living days.
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Kobe Bryant daughter: Gianna was a basketball star in making
Kobe Bryant, who fondly called his daughter 'Gigi', was heing towards his Mamba Acemy for a basketball practice when ir helicopter crashed. Acemy is located in Thousand Oaks. He was coach of Gianna's AAU basketball game called “ Mambas.” Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant were spotted last month sitting courtside at a Brooklyn Nets game in New York City, where y seemed to be discussing about basketball.
Kobe Bryant death: Kareem Abdul Jabbar mourns trdy
Following news of Kobe Bryant's death, ar Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar paid a video tribute on Twitter which he shared on Sunday afteron.
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Kobe Bryant death: LeBron James inconsolable
In a video which has emerged on social media, LeBron James is seen hugging multiple people in video, walking forward with his he down. LeBron James h just landed in Los Angeles after LA Lakers vs Philelphia 76ers game, where he surpassed Kobe Bryant on all-time scoring list. Philelphia was also Bryant's home town.
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Kobe Bryant death: Check out NBA legend career stats
Kobe Bryant, who retired in 2016, finished third on all-time NBA scoring list. Bryant h a career aver of 25 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. He also h five NBA championships to his name, winning NBA MVP in 2008. Kobe Bryant along with LeBron James won gold medals in 2008 and 2012 Olympics respectively.
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