When the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and seven others rocked the Los Angeles Lakers family nearly one year ago, the franchise responded with a number of beautiful tributes to honor the basketball legend.
L.A.’s first home game following his death featured highly emotional moments, with a full pre-game ceremony dedicated to Bryant and those who were lost in the tragedy. The Lakers followed that up with a public memorial service held at Staples Center approximately one month later.
Speeches by Vanessa Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Jordan, Sabrina Ionescu, and others gave fans and the NBA world another chance to remember Bryant and his daughter.