Bryant and his daughter died in a helicopter crash last month
29.01.2020 - 05:06 / etonline.com
NBA icons Shaquille O'Neal, Dwyane Wade, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley came together with sportscaster Ernie Johnson for an hour-long tribute to Kobe Bryant on Tuesday.
The somber special, filmed on the court in the Staples Center, opened with some heartbreaking remarks by O'Neal, who openly cried while recalling his time with Bryant over the years.
The former Lakers star admitted that, when he first heard the news, «I didn't want to believe it.»
«I haven't felt a pain that sharp in a while. I'm
Bryant and his daughter died in a helicopter crash last month
Kobe Bryant’s presence was felt at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game as stars including Common, Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper honored the late Los Angeles Lakers player and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.
The 2020 NBA All-Star Game in Chicago began on a somber note Sunday, with Jennifer Hudson performing a special tribute to Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven others who were killed in a helicopter crash last month.Ahead of player introductions, Hudson performed an emotional rendition of the 1934 song "For All We Know," which has been recorded by artists such as Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole and more.
For love and basketball. Jennifer Hudson paid an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna ahead of tipoff at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 16, in Chicago.
Jennifer Hudson will honour the late Kobe Bryant during the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.
Resting in peace. Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, were laid to rest in an intimate funeral, Us Weekly can confirm.
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In the wake of the helicopter crash that tragically claimed the lives of NBA icon Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and 7 others, the outpouring of condolences and support have been constant. Last night, in what was the Los Angeles Lakers' first game in the Staples Center since Bryant's death, Usher, Wiz Khalifa, Boyz II Men, and Lebron Jame with a moving speech, all paid tribute to the basketball icon in a touching pre-game ceremony.
Shaquille O’Neal is sharing how “sick” he continues to feel following the tragic loss of fellow NBA icon, Kobe Bryant, over the weekend.
As the world continues to mourn the heartbreaking passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant due to a sudden helicopter crash, the tributes and memories are pouring in. In Los Angeles, home of Kobe’s former team the Lakers, a mural of him and his daughter has already been put up—and it’s beautiful.
The tributes continue to pour in.
Kobe Bryant was reaching out to loved ones just hours before his death. On Sunday ET confirmed that the 41-year-old former L.A. Lakers star had died in a helicopter crash with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.