Published 10:57 IST, January 31st 2020
Paul George narrates emotional Kobe Bryant tribute before Kings vs Clippers game
LA Clippers paid an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant before they faced Sacramento Kings. Clippers' Paul George narrated the video that honoured the legend.
The clash between city rivals Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night (Tuesday IST) was postponed after Kobe Bryant's sudden death. The Lakers legend along with his daughter Gianna and 7 others were tragically killed in the helicopter crash near Calabasas, California. After Lakers released a statement on Wednesday night to pay homage to Bryant, the Clippers player followed suit with an emotional tribute video for the 41-year-old.
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Los Angeles native Paul George gave an interview before the game where he admitted that he started playing basketball because of Bryant. Paul George, who grew up idolising Kobe Bryant, also wore Bryant’s No. 8 jersey during warm-ups prior to the game. Kawhi Leonard was spotted donning the No. 24 jersey.
On Thursday night, Clippers paid a heartfelt tribute to the basketball legend before their game against Sacramento Kings. Playing for the first time since Kobe Bryant's death, Clippers honoured the basketball legend with an emotional video that was narrated by Paul George.
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The short footage highlighted Bryant's legacy in Los Angeles. In what turned out to be touching tribute, Paul George honoured the victims of the Calabasas 'in the house that Kobe Bryant built - The Staples Center'.
'He arrived in LA a prodigy, grew into a phenomenon and retired as a international icon. He was a storyteller, a mentor and above all a father' - Paul George in Kobe Bryant tribute video
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Updated 10:57 IST, January 31st 2020