Los Angeles remembers Kobe Bryant
Fans, celebrities and those who knew Kobe Bryant best are devastated by the news he and his daughter were among nine people who were killed Sunday morning in a helicopter crash. CBS Los Angeles' Jeff Vaughn reports.
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Fans, celebrities and those who knew Kobe Bryant best are devastated by the news he and his daughter were among nine people who were killed Sunday morning in a helicopter crash. CBS Los Angeles' Jeff Vaughn reports.
NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others were killed Sunday when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California, his sudden death at age 41 touching off an outpouring of grief for a star whose celebrity transcended basketball. CBS Los Angeles host Greg Wolf and sports director Jim Hill remember Bryant.
NBA great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins CBSN to talk about the star's legacy.
Federal investigators are looking into what led to the helicopter crash that killed nine people Sunday, including Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the stunned reaction to Bryant's death, and Nichelle Medina joins CBSN from near the scene of the crash with the latest on investigation.
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles. Bryant's daughter Gianna and seven other people were also killed. Wally Szczerbiak, a CBS Sports analyst and former NBA player, joins CBSN to discuss Bryant's legacy.
The Los Angeles Lakers will make an emotional return to the Staples Center Friday night in their first game since Kobe Bryant's death. Fans will find t-shirts on every seat, each bearing one of the two numbers he wore.
Federal investigators appear to be ruling out engine failure nearly two weeks after a helicopter crashed, killing Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others. A preliminary report includes new details about the final moments of the flight. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NBA legend Kobe Bryant devoted much of his time to the Make-a-Wish Foundation - granting more than 200 wishes over two decades. One of his fans got to meet him three times. Jamie Yuccas reports.
The date has been set for the final goodbye to Kobe Bryant and his teen daughter Gianna. Limited tickets are available for a February 24 public memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. They were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in January.
In Los Angeles on Monday, thousands of people are expected to pack the Staples Center to say a final farewell to Kobe Bryant and the eight others who died in a helicopter crash. There have been several tributes since his death — but one truly struck a chord. Danya Bacchus reports.
NBA club said it returned federal small business loan so the money could go to "those most in need."
James initially indicated he wouldn't play if the NBA wouldn't allow fans to see games in person over coronavirus fears.
Thousands attended the "celebration of life" for Bryant and others killed in a helicopter crash last month.
For the first time, the average franchise is now worth more than $2 billion, with coastal teams topping the list.
"#2, #24 #20 years as a Laker, " the bereaved wife and mother wrote on Instagram.
"We all saw how ferocious he was on the court – relentless. I got to see the private side of him that was very introspective," said Andrew D. Bernstein.
After a moment of silence, LeBron James pocketed his pre-written speech and told the crowd, "I would be selling ya'll short if I read off this sh** so I'm coming straight from the heart."
Fans are scrambling to buy the late NBA star's gear since his death last weekend in a helicopter crash.
NBA's flagship store in New York told customers Monday that his Los Angeles Lakers jerseys are sold out.
"Man I love you big bro," said James, who spoke with Bryant hours before his death
The game was scheduled for 10 p.m. on Tuesday and will be rescheduled at a later date.
The mural recreates a popular photo of Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter, who were among nine people who were killed in a helicopter crash.
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