sb.scorecardresearch

Published 15:58 IST, January 28th 2020

Kobe Bryant: When NBA legend surpassed Michael Jordan in all-time list vs Timberwolves

During the Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves game a day after Kobe Bryant's death, both teams honoured Bryant by taking violations in his honour.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
Kobe Bryant
null | Image: self

The NBA world lost Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and 7 others during a helicopter crash in California on Sunday. The group of 9 were heading to one of Gianna's basketball games when the helicopter crashed. The world poured in their support and condolences for Kobe Bryant's family, devastated at the legend's sudden death. 

Also read | Luka Doncic pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and Gianna by writing their names on Kobe 5s

Kobe Bryant death: Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan on the all-time list while playing Timberwolves, here is how they honoured him

During the Sacramento Kings vs Timberwolves game a day after Kobe Bryant's death, both teams honoured Bryant by taking violations. Andrew Wiggins placed the ball on the foul line, the place where Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan on the NBA all-time list. Bryant had made history at the same place in 2014. 

Also read | Remembering when Ronaldinho introduced a 17-year-old Lionel Messi to Kobe Bryant

Kings vs Timberwolves highlights

Kobe Bryant death: NBA teams honour Kobe Bryant

Also read | Kobe Bryant wants to keep Michael Jordan's tradition alive by congratulating LeBron James

Kobe Bryant death: Michael Jordan remembers Kobe Bryant

Also read | Kobe Bryant death: Michael Jordan reveals special relationship with the 'Black Mamba'

Updated 15:58 IST, January 28th 2020