Paul George narrates emotional Kobe Bryant tribute before Kings vs Clippers game

clash between city rivals Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night (Tuesday IST) was postponed after Kobe Bryant's sudden death. Lakers legend along with his daughter Gianna and 7 ors were tragically killed in helicopter crash near Calabasas, California. After Lakers released a statement on Wednesday night to pay hom to Bryant, Clippers player followed suit with an emotional tribute video for 41-year-old.

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Los Angeles native Paul George gave an interview before game where he admitted that he started playing basketball because of Bryant. Paul George, who grew up idolising Kobe Bryant, also wore Bryant’s . 8 jersey during warm-ups prior to game. Kawhi Leonard was spotted donning . 24 jersey. 

On Thursday night, Clippers paid a heartfelt tribute to basketball legend before ir game against Sacramento Kings. Playing for first time since Kobe Bryant's death, Clippers houred basketball legend with an emotional video that was narrated by Paul George. 

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short foot highlighted Bryant's legacy in Los Angeles. In what turned out to be touching tribute, Paul George houred victims of Calabasas 'in house that Kobe Bryant built - Staples Center'.

'He arrived in LA a prodigy, grew into a phemen and retired as a international icon. He was a storyteller, a mentor and above all a far' - Paul George in Kobe Bryant tribute video

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