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Kobe Bryant's close friends are opening up about the painful emotions they experienced after his tragic death in 2020.. In CNN's new three-episode documentary series, Kobe: The Making of a Legend ...
On February 24, 2020, Jordan eulogized the death of former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant (whom Jordan was great friends with) and his daughter Gianna at an event held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. During the eulogy, Jordan began to cry and acknowledged—to great laughter— that this might give rise to another Crying ...
The 2009 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2008–09 season and the conclusion of the season's playoffs.A best-of-seven playoff series starting on June 4 and concluding on June 14, 2009, it was contested between the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers, and the Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic. [1]
After promoting Nike's Hyperdunk shoes, Bryant came out with the fourth edition of his signature line by Nike, the Zoom Kobe IV. In 2010, Nike launched another shoe, Nike Zoom Kobe V. [ 433 ] In 2009, Bryant signed a deal with Nubeo to market the Black Mamba Collection, a line of sports/luxury watches ranging from $25,000 to $285,000. [ 434 ]
Doing it for Kobe. LeBron James honored Kobe Bryant with a heartfelt tribute after the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship on Sunday, October 11. Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All ...
A statue of Kobe and Gianna together in front of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles was unveiled in August of 2024. It was the second of three Kobe Bryant-related statues placed outside of the venue.
Lakers star Kobe Bryant watches a tribute video at Staples Center before the final game of his career on April 13, 2016. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
g Alcindor changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1971 after winning his first championship. He also won two championships as an assistant coach with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010. [93] h Nelson was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a coach. i Kerr won additional championships in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022 as head coach of the Golden State ...