Nets honour Kobe Bryant and Gianna, Kyrie Irving can't stop trying during tribute

NBA team Brooklyn Nets paid ir respects to Kobe Bryant and Gianna after ir tragic deaths in a helicopter crash. Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven ors were travelling to one on Gianna’s basketball game when helicopter crashed. world poured in with tributes and support for Kobe Bryant’s family, houring victims of crash.

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Kobe Bryant death: Nets hour Kobe Bryant and Gianna

Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant attended a Brooklyn Nets game in vember 2019. To hour ir memory, Brooklyn Nets left seats empty that y h occupied. In vember, Bryant and Gianna were captured on video where Kobe Bryant was seen breaking down in front of his daughter. Barclays Center video board also displayed Bryant's .8 and 24 jerseys in purple and gold to pay furr tribute to late superstar.

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Kobe Bryant death: Kyrie Irving struggled to hold back his tears before Pistons vs Nets game

Kyrie Irving, who was a close friend on Kobe Bryant, was close to tears when Nets paid ir tribute to Gianna and Bryant. Kyrie Irving considered five-time NBA champion a mentor for a large part of his career. After hearing news, Irving h pulled out of Nets vs Knicks game and left Mison Square Garden. Nets coach Kenny Atkinson said that Kyrie Irving was tremendously affected by Kobe Bryant’s death.

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Kobe Bryant death: Kobe and Gianna Bryant shared ir love for basketball

Gianna Bryant, who was called 'Gigi', was also a talented basketball player. She played for her high school's basketball team and was often spotted while practising. While on a popular talk show, Kobe Bryant h revealed that Gianna wanted to develop her own playing style. Gianna Bryant also wanted to play as a part of  University of Connecticut team, which has an elite women's program. Kobe Bryant even took Gianna to NBA games, where he was once seen breaking down game to her.  

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