Two years after his tragic death, Kobe Bryant remains a strong presence in the NBA community.
The Lakers legend, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. Ara Zobayan, the helicopter pilot, was transporting the group to an AAU basketball game when he crashed into a hill in southern California.
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It was a devastating day not only for the NBA, but also for the whole world. Bryant had become a larger-than-life figure over the course of his career, which spanned 20 seasons and featured five championship runs. For many professional athletes, Bryant’s legacy and impact has lived on in the years since the tragic accident and served as an inspiration.
On the anniversary of his death, current and former NBA players paid tribute to Bryant on social media, including Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony and six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen.
NBA players remember Kobe Bryant
Carmelo Anthony
Jusuf Nurkic
Scottie Pippen
A sad day thinking about the loss of a friend, father, 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. pic.twitter.com/4wvQbgPNoh
– Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 26, 2022
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