Kobe Bryant (1978-2020)
Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash in Southern California. Eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, died in the crash. Bryant played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and was an 18-time All-Star and led his team to two NBA championships in his career. He retired in 2016.
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In this April 13, 2016 photo Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant acknowledges fans after the last NBA basketball game of his career against the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
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In this May 13, 2001 photo Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant reaches back for a rebound during the first half of game four of the Western Conference semifinals against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
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In this March 28, 2016, photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) waves as he walks off the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, in Salt Lake City. The Retired NBA superstar has died in helicopter crash in Southern California, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.
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FILE - In this June 14, 2009 file photo Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant holds the Larry O'Brien championship trophy and finals MVP trophy after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals in Orlando, Fla. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ORG XMIT: NYPS216
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In this May 14, 2002 photo Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant watches the clock run down the final seconds of Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal against the San Antonio Spurs in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
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In this Jan. 4, 2015 photo Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Los Angeles. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
Mark J. Terrill Associated Press
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In this April 13, 2016 photo a giant banner congratulating Kobe Bryant is draped around Staples Center before his last NBA basketball game, a contest against the Utah Jazz, in downtown Los Angeles. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
Richard Vogel Associated Press
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In this Dec. 20, 2001photo Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant jumps over a row of fans after saving the ball from going out of bounds in the second half of the Lakers 107-101 win over the Houston Rockets in Houston. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
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This Feb. 24, 2019 photo shows Kobe Bryant, right, and Vanessa Laine Bryant at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
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In this June 21, 2000 photo Los Angeles Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant gestures to the crowd from atop a doubledecker bus as the Lakers victory parade arrives at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
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In this May 21, 2012 photo Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) walks off the court in Game 5 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal playoff series game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
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This March 4, 2018 photo shows Kobe Bryant, winner of the award for best animated short for "Dear Basketball", at the Oscars in Los Angeles. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
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In this Nov. 26, 2013 photo Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant smiles during a media availability before an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Washington. The Retired NBA superstar has died in helicopter crash in Southern California, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.
Alex Brandon Associated Press
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This Feb. 26, 2018 photo shows Vanessa Bryant, from left, Kobe Bryant, Natalia Bryant and Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant at the world premiere of "A Wrinkle in Time" in Los Angeles. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
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This July 14, 2016 photo shows Vanessa Bryant, clockwise from left, Kobe Bryant, Natalia Bryant and Gianna Bryant at the 2016 Kids' Choice Sports Awards in Los Angeles. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
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In this Dec. 1, 2015 photo Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant smiles as he jogs to the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. The Retired NBA superstar has died in helicopter crash in Southern California, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.
Matt Slocum Associated Press
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In this July 12, 1996 photo Kobe Bryant, 17, jokes with the media as he holds his Los Angeles Lakers jersey during a news conference at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
Susan Sterner Associated Press
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In this Jan. 19, 1996 photo Kobe Bryant dunks the ball at his Lower Merion, Pa. high school gym during a practice. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41.
Rusty Kennedy Associated Press
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In this Dec. 29, 2019 photo, former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant attends an NBA basketball game between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles.
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In this Dec. 14, 2014 photo, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) smiles as he leaves the court after the Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-94 in an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.
Ann Heisenfelt Associated Press
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In this Jan. 11, 2020 photo, former NBA great Kobe Bryant, center back, poses with the Medical Lake girls basketball team after a basketball game against Cashmere in Cashmere, Wash.
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In this Jan. 28, 2004 photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, laughs as he sits on the bench next to teammate Shaquille O'Neal during the fourth quarter against the Seattle SuperSonics in Los Angeles.
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In this De. 29, 2019 photo, former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant, right, greets guard Danny Green after an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Los Angeles.
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In this Jan. 6, 2020 photo, Kobe Bryant attends the LA premiere of "Just Mercy" at Cinemark Baldwin Hills in Los Angeles.
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