Kobe Bryant was a giant in the sports world, and his tragic death left an impact that won't soon be forgotten by athletes, fans and media members alike.
Derek Carr grew up a California kid who idolized the Los Angeles Lakers star, watching all of Bryant's brilliance that he could. Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash along with his daughter Gianna and seven others in January, was Carr's sports hero growing up, and the Raiders quarterback will honor Bryant by wearing an armband on his left arm this season.
"I tried my best to think,' What would be a cool way to honor Kobe?