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Lakers pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on second anniversary of his death

Kobe Bryant’s former team the Los Angeles Lakers have led tributes to the NBA legend on the second anniversary of his death in a helicopter crash.

The five-time NBA champion died on January 26, 2020, aged 41 in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter Gianna and seven others, shocking the world of professional sport and sending his legions of fans into mourning.

Bryant was inducted posthumously into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in May 2021.

 

The 18-time All-Star joined the NBA straight from high school and would go on to enjoy one of the most decorated careers in the history of the sport, claiming NBA Finals MVP honours twice and earning the adoration of fans for his larger than life persona.

The Lakers are not playing on Wednesday, but return to action at the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, in the city where Bryant was born, and the state in which he played high school basketball.

The team paid tribute to Kobe Bryant via social media on Wednesday, with sports leagues, teams, athletes from other sports, former team mates and opponents joining in.

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There are 10 NBA games on Wednesday evening, with a generation of players who looked up to Bryant set to honour his legacy.

 

@mrvincecarter15
I’m thankful to see another year of life but it’s really tough to celebrate when the world lost a great human being on this same day. Rest well Kobe the world is truly missing a great one. So on this day I celebrate you & I say thank you for the battles & the friendship.#8/24
@ScottiePippen
A sad day thinking about the loss of a friend, a father, a husband, and one of the greatest. Remembering Kobe and his beautiful daughter Gigi, and thinking of the family and friends of all who lost their lives two years ago.
@gallinari8888
After two years, it still doesn’t feel real. You will live forever in us, Legend! Ciao Kobe. ❤️.
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