Shaquille O'Neal Opens Up About Kobe Bryant's ''Special'' Bond With His Kids

It has been a few weeks since the devastating news of Basketball legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna's death sent shock waves across the world. Days later, Kobe's wife Vanessa Bryant has now filed a lawsuit demanding the “harshest possible discipline” for deputies from the LA County Sheriff's Department for sharing graphic photos from the crash site.

Vanessa Bryant mourned the death of her late husband Kobe Bryant during her first official public appearance after the NBA star’s lost his life alongside their 13-year-old daughter Gianna in a tragic helicopter crash that took place on January 26, 2020. On February 24, fans, friends and family members gathered inside the Staples Center to pay tribute to Kobe and Gianna.

Kobe Bryant's former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Shaquille O'Neal on Monday took the stage at Staples Center to pay tribute to the late NBA legend during an emotional memorial service. "Like all of you, I continue to be devastated over the loss of my friend, my little brother, Kobe Bryant, and my beautiful niece Gigi," O'Neal said, adding that "all of us were forever changed" after the Jan.

Fans paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant with a celebration of life service on Monday.  Attendees arrived at the Los Angeles Staples Center—often referred to as "the house that Kobe built"—in their Lakers team attire and were given booklets featuring photos of the Bryant family.  The date of the public memorial—2/24/20—held significance for the Bryant family. Two and 24 represented the numbers that appeared on Gianna's and Kobe's basketball jerseys, respectively.

Shaquille O'Neal will never forget his special teammate. During Monday's celebration of life for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant, many speakers from the basketball community were able to share their fond memories of the Los Angeles Lakers player.

Alicia Keys' tribute to Kobe Bryant during the "Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant" service was beautiful.

Shaquille O'Neal is remembering his former teammate, Kobe Bryant.

The "Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant" service has begun.

It was an emotional day for the Bryant family.

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.

Jennifer Hudson kicked off the 2020 NBA All-Star Game overcome with emotion as she performed in honor of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven other victims who died in a California helicopter crash last month.The powerful vocalist, dressed in purple and introduced by Magic Johnson -- who led the crowd in cheers and eight seconds of silence before Hudson took the floor -- delivered a poignant take on the ballad "For All We Know" Sunday night (Feb.

NBA latest All Star Game was all about honouring one of the league’s star basketball player Kobe Bryant. It’s been about a month since Kobe passed away in a tragic helicopter crash, alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and the world is still mourning the loss.

Kanye West is set to open the 69th NBA All-Star Game, sources tell ET. 

Chris Paul is remembering his friend, rival and mentor, Kobe Bryant.