Kobe Bryant died Sunday, January 26th, 2020, after a helicopter he and eight others were in crashed in California. Bryant was drafted straight out of high school and is the only player to have two of his numbers retired by the Los Angeles Lakers, 8 and 24 respectively. Bryant was traveling with his oldest child, Gianna, also known as Gigi. Bryant wasn't just a basketball player, he was a legend. He was iconic. He was one of the all time greats.
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