Kobe Bryant's first death anniversary NOT to be commemorated by grief-stricken Lakers

On January 26, 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant lost his life in a tragic helicopter crash. Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven ors were travelling to a basketball game in Thousand Oaks. world continues to mourn Bryant's death – paying tributes however one can. As world prepares to commemorate Bryant's death anniversary, his team – Los Angeles Lakers – will t be emphasising event in any form. 

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Kobe Bryant death anniversary: What are Los Angeles Lakers planning?

As per reports, Lakers are still reeling from Bryant's loss, and will t be commemorating his death anniversary this week. While team's subtle efforts will continue, y will t emphasise on ir loss. organization, per reports, does t plan to make it more difficult than it has been – t wanting to draw attention to trdy. 

Even Philelphia will follow in Lakers' path, t going out of ir way to focus on Bryant's death. y want to stray away from highlighting death, which can in turn cause more trauma. Vanessa Bryant herself posted on Instagram about same, asking media outlets to refrain from using crash photos. 

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Kobe Bryant Lakers career

Drafted by Charlotte Hornets in 1996, Round 1 . 13 pick was sent to Lakers soon after. After a rookie year where he averd 7.6 points per game, Bryant took to emerging as team's star by earning m five champions – one three-peat (2000-2002) and one two-peat (2009-10). Bryant spent 20 years of his career with Lakers before retiring in 2016.

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: How did Kobe Bryant die?

Bryant was travelling to a basketball game in Thousand Oaks when his helicopter crashed. While it is impossible to decipher what transpired, reports blame verse wear conditions – which might have caused pilot to grow disoriented. Following crash, various lawsuits have been filed against helicopter company.

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(Im credits: AP)