Usher pays tribute to Kobe Bryant as Los Angeles Lakers play first game since his death

"It’s for Kobe."

Nearly a week after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, many fans are still coming to terms with the sudden loss of the retired NBA legend.

Vanessa Bryant wants to remember some of the tributes left at the Staples Center by fans of her late husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter, Gianna. Almost a week after the tragic crash that took the lives of Kobe, Gianna, and seven others, the reports that Vanessa has requested some of the mementos left by fans at the home of the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Never forget. Vanessa Bryant wasn’t in attendance at the Los Angeles Lakers’ first game since Kobe Bryant‘s death on Friday, January 31, but she paid attention to the outpouring of tributes for the late NBA All-Star and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

Lakers love. The Los Angeles Lakers played their first game on Friday, January 31, following the death of former NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

The Bryant's are staying strong. 

Tonight is the night to celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant.

By Bruce Haring

The Los Angeles Lakers are honoring the late, great Kobe Bryant.

The deaths of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, have hit Rob Pelinka hard. 

A touching tribute. Jeanie Buss, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, opened up about the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Beyonce has remembered “beloved” sportsman Kobe Bryant in a touching Instagram post.

Shaquille O’Neal has paid an emotional tribute to his late friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant.

“It’s likely that you’re hearing many personal anecdotes about Kobe Bryant, so here’s mine,” ESPN’s Elle Duncan said during SportsCenter on Jan. 27, a day after the Los Angeles Lakers star and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, were killed in a helicopter crash.

The world of basketball lost one of its finest legends, Kobe Bryant, on 26 January, bringing the world of sports to a standstill. The athlete died in a deadly helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old Gianna Bryant as well as seven others.

The NBA is giving the Los Angeles Lakers time to grieve Kobe Bryant, who died along with his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday, January 26. The organization announced on Monday, January 27, that it was postponing the team’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kobe Bryant already had big plans for his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, who had dreams of making it to the WNBA.