The entire basketball world was affected by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, and seven others in a helicopter crash.
There is no doubt his presence will be felt at every Los Angeles Lakers game moving forward and each contest provides more reflection from those in the building.
The team’s most consistent rival throughout Bryant’s career was undoubtedly the San Antonio Spurs, helmed by head coach Gregg Popovich. Though Popovich has already spoken on the tragedy, it still weighs heavy on the hearts of everyone in the league and he took some time to discuss the impact Bryant had on himself and everyone.