Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant’s late father Joe once coached a Jewish day school’s girls basketball team

Though Joe only coached at Akiba for one year, he made quite an impression on the student body, faculty and the girls he coached.

 Joe Bryant, left and his son Kobe share a laugh at the Kobe Basketball Academy at Loyola Marymount University on July 5, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.
Walls for fans to write tributes to Kobe Bryant in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 28, 2020

US safety board to meet on Kobe Bryant fatal helicopter crash

FILE PHOTO: Jul 27, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kobe Bryant is pictured with his daughter Gianna at the WNBA All Star Game at Mandalay Bay Events Center

Kobe Bryant, one year after the deadly helicopter crash

FILE PHOTO: Jul 27, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kobe Bryant is pictured with his daughter Gianna at the WNBA All Star Game at Mandalay Bay Events Center

Kobe Bryant autograph on last game court piece hits auction block


LeBron James 'heartbroken and devastated' about Kobe Bryant's death

"Didn't think for one bit in a million years that would be the last conversation we'd have," James wrote.

Lebron James (L) of the U.S.celebrates with teammate Kobe Bryant during their men's gold medal basketball match against Spain at the North Greenwich Arena in London during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 12, 2012

Probe into Kobe's fatal helicopter crash opens, weather at forefront

Los Angeles County coroner's investigators, working alongside aviation NTSB inspectors, said they had recovered the first three bodies from the crash site and were searching for more remains.

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) on the court against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden

Nike says Kobe Bryant merchandise sold out on website

A search for Kobe-branded products on the footwear maker's website took users to an obituary page for the player.

NBA Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant speaks at a webcast to unveil his new Nike Zoom Kobe IV basketball shoe in Los Angeles

Nike reportedly suspends sales of Kobe gear in online store

The report added that Nike is re-evaluating how it will release Bryant's signature shoe series going forward.

Los Angeles Lakers NBA star Kobe Bryant holds his new Nike Zoom Kobe IV basketball shoe is shown in Los Angeles

Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash with 8 people including 13-year-old daughter

Bryant is remembered as being one of the sports all-time greats. Another eight people were killed in the crash, including the champion's 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

 Kobe Bryant is pictured with his daughter Gianna at the WNBA All Star Game at Mandalay Bay Events Center.