Strong performances by four teams including the OKC Thunder highlighted week 14 and subsequently affected T.I’s NBA power rankings.
While several storylines occupied the news none was more jarring than the news Sunday that Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash along with seven others. Around the association, teams took to the court with heavy hearts as basketball became secondary to the thoughts on everyone’s minds.
As a player, Bryant was known for his obvious skills but his competitive spirit and “mamba mentality” resonated most with fans and players alike Sunday.