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Kobe Bryant: Great honor for basketball legend who crashed

2020-04-04T17:15:28.821Z


Basketball legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash. Posthumously, the NBA star was honored.


Basketball legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash. Posthumously, the NBA star was honored.

  • Basketball legend Kobe Bryant (41) died on January 26.
  • The former NBA star died in a helicopter crash.
  • All nine inmates, including Bryant's 13-year-old daughter Gianna , are dead.
  • The cause of death is now official.
  • Bryant was posthumously inducted into the basketball hall of fame.

Update from April 4, 7:02 p.m .:

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant , who died in January, has been inducted into the Hall of Fame . That was announced on Saturday. In addition to Bryant, other NBA greats such as Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett were among the nine selected basketball personalities.

Bryant was killed in late January with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles . The superstar played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 to 2016 and led the club to five championships. Duncan also celebrated the NBA title five times, Garnett was successful once.

Funeral service for Kobe Bryant: Michael Jordan bursts into tears

Update of February 25, 10 a.m .: A month after the accidental death of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna , a moving funeral service was held in Los Angeles under the motto "A celebration of life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant". Thousands of people found their way to the 20,000-person Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant: widow with moving speech - "had an incredible love story"

Widow Vanessa Bryant recalled her daughter and husband in an emotional speech. "I miss her so much," said the 37-year-old on Monday about her daughter. "I can't imagine life without her," said Bryant, adding, "I won't be able to tell her how beautiful she looks on her wedding day."

"We really had an incredible love story," said Vanessa Bryant about the relationship with her late husband, whom she described in her funeral speech as charismatic, loving, romantic and a gentleman. "We were hoping to grow old together," said Vanessa Bryant, who struggled to keep up with her performance. Regarding her husband and deceased daughter, Bryant said, “God knew that they could not be on earth without one another. He had to take her home to heaven together. ”

Kobe Bryant: US stars say goodbye - basketball legend Michael Jordan bursts into tears

The memorial event was moderated by TV entertainer Jimmy Kimmel . Tears came to the late night host when he remembered the late Bryant. "This is a sad day, but it is also a celebration," said Kimmel. "The only thing we can do is be thankful for the time we had with them."

Beyoncé had performed at the start of the event. The US singer said, "I'm here because I love Kobe." Beyoncé ended her performance after two songs with a kissing hand towards the sky .

Bryant was "like a little brother" to him, Bryant's idol Michael "Air" Jordan said with a tear-streaked face: "Since I knew him, I wanted to be the best big brother I could be." The six-time NBA champion explained that Bryant had become "part of me," and part of me died when he died.

"Michael Jordan":
Por su participación en el homenaje a Gianna y Kobe Bryantpic.twitter.com/GubmHSPHU3 Fuente: porquetendencia

- TrendArg (@ArgTrend) February 25, 2020

Kobe Bryant: widow sues helicopter operator! Damage payment due to start permit?

Bryant's widow Vanessa sued the operator of the helicopter, in which the 41-year-old basketball legend, their daughter Gianna (13) and seven others died in a fatal accident on January 26. The lawsuit was filed with the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce on the same day of the public mourning ceremony.

It is directed against Island Express Helicopters, Island Express Holding Corp. and the estate of the pilot Ara Zobayan, who was among the victims. The operator is accused of giving the helicopter a start permit despite "heavy fog and low cloud cover". These are said to be conditions that would cause law enforcement and tourism companies to keep their helicopters on the ground.

The accused company Island Express initially did not comment on the lawsuit, which claims economic and criminal damages .

Kobe Bryant dead: NBA Allstar Game honors late star with special honor

Update from February 16, 9:38 a.m .: The most valuable player (MVP) of the NBA Allstar Games will be awarded the Kobe-Bryant trophy in the future. Commissioner Adam Silver announced this as part of this year's Allstar weekend. "Kobe Bryant has always had the opportunity to compete with the best of the best and deliver the highest level of performance to millions of fans around the world," said Silver.

Kobe Bryant and his daughter buried in a small circle - Lakers are planning a big funeral service

Update of February 13, 9:02 a.m .: Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were buried in secret last week. This was reported by US media on Wednesday, citing official documents.
Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter were killed in a helicopter crash in late January.

A death certificate says reports say Bryant and his daughter were buried on Friday at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona del Mar, a suburb of Newport Beach in Southern California. The cemetery is near the house of Bryant's family.

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Kobe Bryant is dead.

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A funeral service is scheduled for February 24 for Bryant and his daughter at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The arena has space for 20,000 people. At the Staples Center , the Los Angeles Lakers - Bryant's long-standing club - play their home games.

Kobe Bryant: Official Cause of Death - His body was identified in an unusual way

Update from February 10, 5:05 pm: College basketball recently had a shock moment. Munich basketball talent Oscar da Silva suffered a horror injury in a collision during a college game. His opponent then burst into tears. Defense star Jay Bouwmeester also suffered a heart attack while playing in the NHL.

February 5, 6:26 am update: While sports fans worldwide are still shocked by the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, the next celebrity has died in the United States: Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas is dead. Meanwhile, the death of surfing beauty Poéti Norac Puzzles.

Update of February 2, 9:50 a.m .: A few days after the tragic helicopter crash, in which basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter were killed, new findings have now been announced in a press conference of the investigators.

The US transportation agency 'NTSB' (National Transportation Safety Board) announced that the investigation at the accident site in Calabasas has ended. The accident site was cleared on Friday and the investigations handed over to the local authorities. The state of the investigation was presented at a final press conference held by investigators in Los Angeles.

Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash: cause of death clarified - identification only by fingerprint

The investigation by the NTSB showed that the helicopter probably crashed from a height of 700 meters, the exact cause remains unclear. The bodies were all recovered, a coroner confirmed. Three of them were still in the helicopter during the rescue, while some of the casualties were scattered around the scene of the accident.

After completing the autopsy of the corpses, forensics said that Bryant's identity - like three other recovered corpses - was determined two days after the crash using his fingerprints. The NBA star, like the other inmates, is said to have died of "blunt trauma". This corresponds to a sudden injury to the internal organs by external influences.

US megastar Billie Eilish commemorated Kobe Bryant during her appearance at the 2020 Oscars.

Kobe Bryant: Vanessa Bryant speaks for the first time - widow "completely destroyed"

Update of January 30, 6:06 a.m .: Three days after the tragic helicopter crash in which NBA star Kobe Bryant , his 13-year-old daughter and seven other people were killed, the widow of the basketball player has now made a public statement . "My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who have shown support and love during this terrible time," Vanessa Bryant wrote on Instagram.

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My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who've shown support and love during this horrific time. Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them. We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe - the amazing father of our children; and my beautiful, sweet Gianna - a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful daughter, and amazing sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Capri. We are also devastated for the families who lost their loved ones on Sunday, and we share in their grief intimately. There aren't enough words to describe our pain right now. I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved. We were so incredibly blessed to have them in our lives. I wish they were here with us forever. They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon. I'm not sure what our lives hold beyond today, and it's impossible to imagine life without them. But we wake up each day, trying to keep pushing because Kobe, and our baby girl, Gigi, are shining on us to light the way. Our love for them is endless - and that's to say, immeasurable. I just wish I could hug them, kiss them and bless them. Have them here with us, forever. Thank you for sharing your joy, your grief and your support with us. We ask that you grant us the respect and privacy we will need to navigate this new reality. To honor our Team Mamba family, the Mamba Sports Foundation has set up the MambaOnThree Fund to help support the other families affected by this tragedy. To donate, please go to MambaOnThree.org. To further Kobe and Gianna's legacy in youth sports, please visit MambaSportsFoundation.org. Thank you so much for lifting us up in your prayers, and for loving Kobe, Gigi, Natalia, Bianka, Capri and me. #Mamba #Mambacita #GirlsDad #DaddysGirls #Family ❤️

A post shared by Vanessa Bryant (@vanessabryant) on Jan 29, 2020 at 4:59 am PST

They are " completely destroyed " after the sudden death of their husband - "the great father of our children" - and their "beautiful, sweet Gianna - a loving, caring and wonderful daughter". The mother of four posted a family photo of the couple and their four daughters with the entry.

In the meantime, a runabout brought Kobe Bryant's attention to the action *.

Update of January 29, 10:41 am: Now there is finally certainty: Kobe Bryant has now been officially identified after the fatal helicopter accident. According to the national transport security agency NTSB, the identity of the five-time NBA champion was determined together with that of three other victims of the accident by forensic experts by means of a fingerprint comparison.

In addition to Bryant, baseball coach John Altobelli (56), helicopter pilot Ara Zobayan (50) and passenger Sarah Chester (45) have been identified. Altobelli was on board with his wife Keri and daughter Alyssa, Chester had their daughter Payton with them. The identification of the five other fatalities continues, according to the NTSB. According to the authority, the investigation can drag on for a total of weeks, and a final report is expected in "12 to 18 months".

Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash: eyewitness tells details

An eyewitness to the accident now spoke to the Sun. He was cycling in the mountains with a friend. The man, who wanted to remain anonymous, said: “A helicopter suddenly came out of the fog and crashed into the mountain slope. It was only 60 meters away from us. ”The two bikers were so close that they could even feel the air from the propellers. There was a huge fireball. “One of the helicopter doors landed just a few meters away from us. Parts were flying everywhere. "

Then the two men hurried to the scene of the accident - hoping to help someone. They only found out later that Kobe Bryant was on board. "The fact that a helicopter full of people crashed in front of us shocked us," said the eyewitness.

Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash - presenter fights with tears on live TV

Update of January 28, 2020, 9:09 p.m .: Even two days after the tragic death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant , the former NBA MVP continues to determine the coverage of the US media. Several late-night hosts paid their respects to the late basketball player .

Kobe Bryant: Talk show host Jimmy Fallon evokes basketball legend with emotional speech

Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and James Cordon all took their time on their show to commemorate the Black Mamba and say goodbye with a few personal words. The speech by Jimmy Fallon , who was particularly close to Bryants, was particularly emotional.

Fallon and Bryant had known each other for 25 years when Kobe was a rookie of both LA Lakers . In his late night show, Fallon told the story of how he and the basketball legend first met at a party. "Whenever we met over the years, we laughed at our first encounter," said Fallon before he faltered.

I will remember you 24/8. pic.twitter.com/9IdJTbFPN2

- jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) January 28, 2020

Jimmy Fallon close to tears: When he talks about Bryant's daughter, he stalls

The moderator holds his hand in front of his face to suppress sobs and gathers a moment before speaking in a shaky voice. "And we talked about how fun it is to raise children," Fallon continues, wiping a tear from the corner of his eye.

At the end of his monologue, Jimmy Fallon - who continues to struggle visibly with his emotions - encourages viewers to take an example from Kobe Bryant and go back to work. Because that's how the legend of baseball would have wanted it.

Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash - Hollywood star was nearby and posted touching message

12:35: Stars around the world mourn Kobe Bryant . It is now clear to whom one of his latest messages went: Shareef O'Neal, son of Bryant's long-time companion Shaquille.

Meanwhile, there are more details about the crash. According to CNN, an iPad was found at the scene of the accident. The pilot may have used it to check the current weather conditions or flight schedules. A “black box” was not on board, as reported below in the article. According to Jennifer Homendy from the U.S. Department of Transportation Safety, this is also not a requirement.

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Eric took this photo from our backyard right after the accident happened where Kobe, his daughter, and other beautiful souls were lifted up to be with God for eternity. We could see the emergency helicopters flying over our house and I felt the loss. I felt the power in the sky of the heavens parting to make room for the greatest of angels to rise. My heart is completely broken for all the families and loved ones left behind trying to make sense of things in this tragic moment. Vanessa, you are the woman and wife that championed your husband to greatness. My prayers are constant for everyone affected by this impactful loss.

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US singer and actress Jessica Simpson posted a picture of her garden on Instagram. She apparently lives near the mountains where Bryant and eight other people lost their lives. She writes: "We could see the rescue helicopters when they flew over our house."

Her husband Eric Johnson , formerly a professional footballer with the San Francisco 49ers , took a picture of the sun's rays this morning. Simpson's message: "I felt how space was created for the greatest of all angels in heaven." 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman also described Bryantim as "friend, mentor and formidable role model" at the Super Bowl Media Day.

Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash - reports of possible cause and important helicopter deal with his wife

Update of January 28, 10:01 a.m .: On the second day after the helicopter crash, in which Kobe Bryant and eight other people - including Bryant's daughter Gianna (13) - were killed, further details of the tragedy are made public. As reported by People Magazine , Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa are said to have made a crucial deal . Accordingly, the two would never get into a helicopter in pairs.

Kobe Bryant dead: Bryant commuted regularly with a helicopter - Lakers match canceled

The background for the unusual agreement was Kobe Bryant's frequent flyer. The NBA icon already reported in an interview in 2018 that helicopter flying was an alternative to road traffic in Los Angeles. In this way, Bryant tried to spend more time with his family in Orange County while training in Los Angeles.

"I was sitting in the traffic and was missing like a school performance because I was in the traffic, and these things just piled up," Bryant said in an interview in 2018. The basketball star trusted all of his helicopter flights to his private pilot Ara Zobayan, who also crashed.

Today's Los Angeles Lakers NBA game, for which Bryant played as a shooting guard for 20 years, against city rival LA Clippers has been canceled. A statement on the NBA website said, "The decision was made out of respect for the Lakers, which deeply grieves the tragic loss of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash on Sunday." Fans and former players are demanding a special Bryant honor from the NBA.

Kobe Bryant is dead: US agency: "quite a catastrophic accident site"

January 28 update, 6:25 a.m .: After the helicopter crash, in which the US basketball star Kobe Bryant and eight other people were killed, the investigations by the US Department of Transportation Safety (NTSB) continue. Authority officials would likely continue to investigate the accident site in California for five more days, NTSB's Jennifer Homendy said at a press conference in Los Angeles on Monday.

"It's a pretty catastrophic accident, " said Homendy. The debris was very widely scattered in the hilly terrain near Los Angeles. The helicopter did not have a flight data recorder , but that was also not a requirement. Shortly before the crash, the pilot told air traffic controllers that he would ascend to fly around a layer of cloud, Homendy said.

Kobe Bryant is dead: cause of helicopter accident clear? Explosive recording showed up

9.09 p.m .: The sympathy knows hardly any limits, especially in the USA. In New York, a subway station was spontaneously named after Kobe Bryant. "Fifth Ave / Bryant Park" promptly became " Kobe Bryant Park "

Good Morning,
NYers changed the "Bryant Park" subway sign to the "Kobe Bryant Park". #MambaOut #RIPKobe #RIPKobeBryant pic.twitter.com/FQwkC4Ohm3

- doom (@yosoyhalalfood) January 27, 2020

As can easily be seen in the photo, this is not an official change. Writer William Cullen Bryant will likely remain the namesake for the stop. But such spontaneous changes after the death of a celebrity have a long tradition in New York and are also tolerated by the operators.

7:05 p.m .: The helicopter in which basketball legend Kobe Bryant and eight other people died had been given a special permit to take off given the bad weather. The New York Times reported on Monday, citing audio recordings from the helicopter .

At the time of the accident, the hilly region near Los Angeles was so foggy that even the police helicopters stayed on the ground. With the right equipment, helicopters can fly even in poor visibility.

Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in the helicopter crash in California on Sunday - along with seven other inmates.

Kobe Bryant dead - Hall of Fame chief indicates honor

6.40 p.m .: Kobe Bryant is said to be given a great honor posthumously. Jerry Colangelo, President of the Hall of Fame, promises, "Kobe will be honored the way it should be." This could indicate that the late legend will soon be included in the Half of Fame.

5:30 p.m .: Shortly after Kobe Bryant's death, a Washington Post journalist posted an article on years-old rape allegations against the basketball star. The result is a huge shit storm - the reporter has now even been given leave.

2:55 p.m .: After the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles , the investigation is said to be about poor visibility and possible mechanical problems. The LA Times referred to experts in a corresponding article.

At the time of the accident, the hilly region was so foggy that even the police helicopters stayed on the ground. Helicopters with the appropriate equipment could fly even in poor visibility, but an audio recording could indicate, according to the newspaper, that it was not used. There was initially no confirmation of this. Helicopter pilot Marcel Wagner told the broadcaster n-tv that human error could be the cause of the crash (see entry at 11:34). Accordingly, the pilot could have lost orientation.

Kobe Bryant is dead: cause of helicopter accident clear? Expert expresses terrible suspicions

14:16: The death of Kobe Bryant shakes the sports world. The former basketball superstar crashed in a helicopter on the morning of January 26th. This map shows where the accident occurred. A human error is currently considered the most likely cause of the terrible misfortune that killed nine people. Meanwhile, fans and colleagues are already planning an NBA revolution.

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The helicopter crashed west of Los Angeles.

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12.49 p.m .: A pilot's mistake could be the cause of the tragic helicopter accident near Los Angeles. Ara Zobayan may have lost orientation in the thick California fog.

Eventually there was a crash, which a fan had already predicted in 2012 and cost the lives of nine people. In addition to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli were also on board. Alyssa was playing basketball with Gianna, the helicopter was on its way to a tournament where the two should play. Kobe Bryant was to coach there, Christina Mauser was intended as an assistant trainer. She and Sarah Chester and their daughter Payton were also killed in the crash, according to US media.

Kobe Bryant is dead: cause of helicopter accident clear? Expert expresses terrible suspicions

11:34: After the tragic death of nine people, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, there are further details on the terrible helicopter accident. As the Los Angeles Times reports, the fog around the metropolis was so thick that even police helicopters did not take off.

Police spokesman Josh Rubenstein said: "The weather conditions did not meet our minimum standard to fly." However, a general flight ban had not been issued on Sunday morning.

Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter accident: had the pilot lost his bearings?

But why did the terrible crash happen? According to experts, the weather was actually the decisive cause . Moderator and helicopter pilot Marcel Wagner told ntv.de : "The problem of entering fog during a visual flight is spatial disorientation. After that, the pilot lacks a view of the natural horizon, which is why the sense of balance in the inner ear reports errors. "

It is therefore extremely difficult “to have a feeling for the position of the helicopter and the terrain. Your own position and movement are perceived incorrectly. ”According to Wagner, further evidence of a human error are the debris that is widely scattered. "The helicopter must have flown sideways into the mountain with great energy," reports the pilot. According to the transmitted data, the machine was traveling at almost 300 km / h.

According to Wagner, an engine failure is unlikely. “The S-76 from the American manufacturer Sikorsky has two engines, that is, a redundant system. Both engines will probably only fail at the same time if the fuel is empty. Then again there could have been no fire. "

Wagner summarizes: "There is a lot to be said for a weather-related crash, even a pilot error, even if the examination has to be awaited."

NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter accident - pilot was warned

11:16: After the death of Kobe Bryant , the tennis stars, who are currently at the start of the Australian Open, also mourn. Nick Kyrgios was particularly emotional.

10:03 am: The sports world mourns the loss of Kobe Bryant . The former superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers was killed in a helicopter accident along with eight other people. Apparently the helicopter was on its way to a basketball tournament in which Kobe Bryant's daughter Gianna was supposed to take part. The former Lakers star was supposed to coach there.

On Sunday morning around 9.45 a.m. there was a terrible accident, in which all inmates lost their lives. In addition to the Bryants, John, his wife Keri and their daughter Alyssa Altobelli were on board. John Altobelli was the coach of the baseball team at Orange Coast College. His daughter Alyssa played with Gianna Bryant on a basketball team.

NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter accident - pilot was warned

8:39 am: Kobe Bryant is dead. The basketball legend, along with eight other people, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. There is now new information about the terrible accident. As the US portal tmz.com reports, there was heavy fog that Sunday morning. Flight data showed that the helicopter initially circled over the Los Angeles Zoo.

Already there he is said to have flown at least six times at a very low altitude - the pilot may have been waiting for the fog to clear up.

According to TMZ , the pilot contacted the tower at Burbank Airport around 9:30 a.m. local time. There they already knew that the helicopter circled on the spot for about 15 minutes. The pilot then headed north along Freeway 118 before heading west to the Woodland Hills.

Kobe Bryant is dead: NBA legend dies in helicopter accident

Around 9.40 a.m. local time, the fog became even thicker, the helicopter then apparently turned south, where the landscape is extremely mountainous. The pilot finally, as TMZ further reports, suddenly pulled the helicopter up from 360 to 600 meters. Just seconds later, around 9.45 a.m., the machine crashed into a mountain at a speed of around 300 km / h at an altitude of 520 meters.

According to pagesix.com , the pilot was warned shortly before the crash that he was flying too low. This information comes from an audio recording with the tower.

The sports world grieves in the meantime. Countless stars have responded to Kobe Bryant's death.

NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash - eyewitness gives sad details

7.48 a.m .: The pilot and eight passengers lost their lives in the helicopter accident near Los Angeles. Among the victims was John Altobelli , coach of the Orange Coast College baseball team. The school announced this.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Orange Coast College head baseball coach John Altobelli. He was a coach, a colleague, a mentor and a friend at OCC for 27 years.

Read our full statement at https://t.co/ttTGWOZKnm pic.twitter.com/ch8ilLHHl4

- Orange Coast College (@orangecoast) January 26, 2020

The Altobelli family also confirmed that wife and mother Keri and daughter Alyssa were killed in the accident. Orange Coast College also announced this on Twitter.

NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash - eyewitness with sad details

7.25 a.m .: The sports world is paralyzed the day after the terrible news about Kobe Bryant . Countless colleagues and fans mourn the basketball legend, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, along with eight other people, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

Meanwhile, there are more details about the terrible misfortune. According to the Los Angeles Times , an eyewitness reported that the helicopter had flown unusually deep and disappeared in the fog. After that there was a big fireball. The responsible aviation authority has started an investigation.

NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in helicopter crash - first suspicions of the cause

Update of January 27, 6.25 a.m .: Under the impression of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant , players and spectators at the NBA Sunday games paid homage to the former superstar. At almost every encounter, the teams at the beginning of the game provoked a penalty by accepting the running of the shot clock. There is 24 seconds for each attack in the NBA - the "24" was, along with the "8", Bryant's shirt number for many years .

Dirk Nowitzki's former club, Dallas Mavericks , announced on Sunday that he would no longer want to use shirt number 24 in memory of Bryant . Nowitzki himself said goodbye to his longtime opponent, who once wanted to lure him to the Los Angeles Lakers, in a personal message he posted on Twitter.

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- Dirk Nowitzki (@ swish41) January 27, 2020

Before the San Antonio Spurs played against Master Toronto Raptors, there was initially a minute's silence. After the start, both teams ran the 24 seconds on the shot clock once. The audience responded with "Kobe, Kobe" calls.

Grammy Awards 2020: Music Stars Commemorate Deceased Kobe Bryant

6.15 a.m .: At the Grammy Gala, the crashed NBA legend Bryant was commemorated. "This evening is for Kobe," cried singer and Grammy favorite Lizzo before opening the show in Los Angeles on Sunday evening (local time) with a medley of her hits. "Los Angeles, America and the whole world have lost a hero," said moderator Alicia Keys .

On an evening when the best musicians were actually celebrated, everyone was "incredibly sad," said Keys. "We're standing here with broken hearts in the house that Kobe Bryant built."

The 62nd Grammy Show took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles - the hall that also hosts the home games of Bryant's former Los Angeles Lakers team. A photo of the late superstar was shown on large screens, while Alicia Keys and the band Boys II Men started the song "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday"

Update January 27, 6 a.m .: More people than previously known were killed in the helicopter crash near Los Angeles. Local police said on Sunday (local time) in California that nine people were on board - the pilot and eight passengers. All were killed by the crash. The authorities do not want to comment on the cause of the accident. Several American media blame the heavy fog in the mountains for the crash.

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Emergency services at the crash site.

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Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash - LA mayor confirms tragic fears

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti officially confirmed that both Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in the crash.

LA is grieving with the Bryant family over the loss of Gianna, who perished with her father and friends in today's tragedy. Kobe loved his daughters fiercely, and this love inspired him to be an extraordinary advocate for women and girls in sports.

- Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA) January 26, 2020

Meanwhile, NBA legend Michael Jordan has released an emotional statement: “I am shocked by the tragic news of Kobes and Gianna's death. Words cannot express the pain I feel. I loved Kobe - he was like a little brother to me. We have spoken many times and I will miss these conversations very much. He was a feared competitor, one of the greatest in the sport and a creative force. ”

Kobe Branyt fatally injured: US President Donald Trump mourns for icon

Update, 10:12 pm: The news of Kobe Bryant's death is spreading rapidly. There was already a minute's silence before the Houston Rockets played against the Denver Nuggets. The spokesman addressed the fans in emotional words and a fragile voice: “A tragedy shakes the world of basketball. This morning, Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41. (...) The NBA and basketball mourn this loss together. (...)) rest in peace, Mamba! "

Moment of silence and respect for Kobe Bryant before the Rockets vs. Nuggets game. RIPpic.twitter.com/RhuizLY059

- Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 26, 2020

Even Bryant's longtime teammate and friend Shaquille O'Neal is completely shocked - and confirmed that Bryant is one 13-year-old daughter to the victims: "There are no words to describe the pain express that I by the loss of my niece Gigi and my brother I love you and I will miss you. "

Update 10:05 pm: US President Donald Trump is also dismayed about the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant . "This is terrible news!" Trump said on Twitter.

Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news!

- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash: daughter (13) also on board

Update, 9:51 p.m .: As the US newspaper TMZ reports, Kobe Bryant's daughter Gianna Maria Onore (13) was also on board the crashed helicopter. The portal refers to sources related to the basketball legend.

Update, 9:47 p.m .: The dramatic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant also triggers great sadness in the sports world. So FC Bayern star Jerome Boateng reports via Twitter with emotional words: "No, that can't be true," said the Bayern star.

No this can't be true RIP King - we will miss you all! Prayers are with the family pic.twitter.com/XFS7ZEErhO

- Jerome Boateng (@ JB17Official) January 26, 2020

Jerome Boateng's brother, Kevin Prince, has already come forward. "Speechless. And shocked !!! ”, says the star, who is now playing for Serie A in Florence.

Speechless and shocked !! REST IN HEAVEN MAMBA pic.twitter.com/lIAWrpxAVa

- Kevin-Prince Boateng (@KPBofficial) January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant died: just a few hours ago he congratulated Lebron James

Update, 9.30pm: Just a few hours ago, Kobe Bryant had congratulated his former rival Lebron James on Twitter. This had overtaken him in the statistics of the total points scored in the course of the NBA career. "He continues to bring the game forward, King James. Big respect, my brother, ” Bryant said in his last tweet.

Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother # 33644

- Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 26, 2020

Update, 9:16 pm: According to a force from the Los Angeles Country Sheriff's Department of the Los Angeles Times , the helicopter crash caused a bush fire. For this reason, it was difficult for the emergency services to get to the scene of the accident. In addition, there were no houses or streets at the crash site, according to the US newspaper .

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant has died: US media confirm message

Update, 9:12 p.m .: The first pictures are now circulating on the net, which should show the crash site. The photos show clouds of smoke and a fire engine.

Deputies on scene with @LACOFD regarding aircraft crash. https://t.co/o2xkFluzQm pic.twitter.com/BPGfKS6nFt

- LASD Lost Hills Stn. (@LHSLASD) January 26, 2020

Update, 02/21: Kobe Bryant's death has been confirmed. The US newspaper " Los Angeles Times " writes that the ex-NBA star was on board the helicopter and was killed in an accident.

Kobe Bryant dies: helicopter crashed in fog in the mountains

Update 8:54 pm: As reported by the "Los Angeles Times" , the crash is said to have happened at around 10 am (local time). It is also said that the helicopter crashed in foggy weather in the mountains near Calabasas . Accordingly, the helicopter went up in flames immediately afterwards.

The LA Country Sheriffs report a helicopter crash with five deaths via Twitter. None of the victims is named. The death of the NBA star is not officially confirmed.

Five people confirmed deceased, no survivors in #Calabasas helicopter crash. #LASD #Malibu deputies remain with #LA County Fire personnel. Investigation ongoing.

Avoid the area until further notice.

- LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) January 26, 2020

First report from January 26, 2020

Los Angeles - Shocking news from the USA : As the portal TMZ.com writes, NBA legend Kobe Bryant is said to have been killed in a helicopter crash. According to the report, the disaster occurred in Calabasas near the metropolis of Los Angeles .

Kobe Bryant dies: basketball legend dies in a crash

Bryant would leave a woman and four daughters. According to the portal, his family was not on board. Kobe Bryant is one of the biggest stars in the history of the NBA . He won five championships with the LA Lakers between 1996 and 2016.

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The USA is currently mourning for rapper Pop Smoke, who was shot in his apartment at the age of 20.

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Source: merkur

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