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The Los Angeles startup community is joining the rest of the world in mourning the death of NBA superstar, entrepreneur and investor Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday. Reports indicate that…

NBA players took the floor during their Sunday night games with heavy hearts and tear-filled eyes after Kobe Bryant's death.

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During a press conference, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva took a swipe at TMZ when explaining to reporters why he would not yet confirm the identities of those who were aboard the helicopter when it crashed.

The death of Kobe Bryant didn't stop Alicia Keys -- standing on stage in the Staples Center, the house that the NBA legend built -- from making the Grammys about politics and dumping on President Donald Trump.

The 2020 Grammy Awards on Sunday night opened with a tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant, with Alicia Keys and R&B group Boyz II Men honoring Bryant and the eight others killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday morning.

Shaquille O'Neal expressed his love for his friend, "partner in winning championships ... my homie."

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"It's one of the most shocking, tragic days that I've ever been a part of in a very quick span here,'' Tiger Woods said on Sunday, reacting to the news about Kobe Bryant's death.

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Fighting back tears, Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu told ESPN that she is dedicating her senior season to close friend Kobe Bryant. "Everything I do, I do it for him," she said.

Both teams allow the 24 second shot clock to expire on their first possessions to pay respect to number 24, Kobe Bryant.

Fans gathered at the Staples Center, where Bryant became a Los Angeles Lakers legend, to mourn following the news.

Fans gathered at the Staples Center, where Bryant became a Los Angeles Lakers legend, to mourn following the news.

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LA County Sheriff's office holds press conference with the latest information on the helicopter crash that killed five, including Kobe Bryant.

The National Transportation Safety Board will evaluate pilot training records, helicopter maintenance records and other factors in its investigation.

A tragedy in California takes the life of one of basketball’s best modern players and eight others, including his daughter, Gianna

The games went on in the wake of Kobe Bryant's tragic death, but they were played with immensely heavy hearts. Here's how the NBA honored the late legend.

RT @LegionHoops: Gilbert Arenas: “I walk into the locker room late and I was like, ‘Yo! I just f***** scored 60 bro. 60 on f****** Kobe Br…

RT @bmoretalks_ball: KOBE BRYANT-led offenses in the postseason, especially in those 3-peat Finals runs with adequate rosters that compleme…

RT @RihYe_: Ye and Kobe Bryant, 2004. https://t.co/MOhgj0UH5h

RT @RihYe_: Ye and Kobe Bryant, 2004. https://t.co/MOhgj0UH5h

RT @RihYe_: Ye and Kobe Bryant, 2004. https://t.co/MOhgj0UH5h

RT @RihYe_: Ye and Kobe Bryant, 2004. https://t.co/MOhgj0UH5h

RT @RihYe_: Ye and Kobe Bryant, 2004. https://t.co/MOhgj0UH5h

RT @goldmedalmind: “It's not about the number of hours you practice, it's about the number of hours your mind is present during the practic…

RT @RihYe_: Ye and Kobe Bryant, 2004. https://t.co/MOhgj0UH5h

:// Generate —> #CardLadder #EyeCatchingSale Eye-catching Sale: The 2004 SP Authentic Michael Jordan / Kobe Bryant / LeBron James sold for $25,200.00 via auction with Heritage Auctions on July 14, 2023. https://t.co/Hm3UflZCyb #TheHobby #SportsCards #WhoDoYouCollect https://t.co/9Y6USFDV1F

RT @ThrowbackHoops: Kobe Bryant's signature reverse dunk! (1998) https://t.co/7kuJ2jCGV7

Talking to my partner last night about my bad temper. He used to have one but he’s overcome it and is unfazed by things going wrong + my temper. I asked him how he did it and he said he feels that he owes it to Kobe Bryant to be mentally and emotionally resilient.

RT @RihYe_: Ye and Kobe Bryant, 2004. https://t.co/MOhgj0UH5h

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RT @RihYe_: Ye and Kobe Bryant, 2004. https://t.co/MOhgj0UH5h

Just Kobe Bryant DUNKIN' ON Everybody #NBA #Lakers #Kobe #Dunk https://t.co/ZkIZLALc9J

RT @RihYe_: Ye and Kobe Bryant, 2004. https://t.co/MOhgj0UH5h

RT @RihYe_: Ye and Kobe Bryant, 2004. https://t.co/MOhgj0UH5h

RT @DailyLoud: Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low dropping Summer 2024 https://t.co/Oa4NDMfp6n

RT @DailyLoud: Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low dropping Summer 2024 https://t.co/Oa4NDMfp6n

RT @DailyLoud: Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low dropping Summer 2024 https://t.co/Oa4NDMfp6n

RT @coachajkings: Kobe Bryant said, “If you’re going to be a leader, you’re not going to please everybody. You gotta hold people accountabl…

RT @coachajkings: Kobe Bryant said, “If you’re going to be a leader, you’re not going to please everybody. You gotta hold people accountabl…

RT @DailyLoud: Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low dropping Summer 2024 https://t.co/Oa4NDMfp6n

RT @DailyLoud: Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low dropping Summer 2024 https://t.co/Oa4NDMfp6n

RT @NBAinthezone: I'm taking 2006 Kobe Bryant over any other player in NBA history. Not only were his 715 4th quarter points the most by…

RT @DailyLoud: Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low dropping Summer 2024 https://t.co/Oa4NDMfp6n

RT @kobehighlight: “A lot of people say they want to be great, but they’re not willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve greatnes…

RT @Ballislife: 9 YEARS AGO TODAY Kobe Bryant dropped by the Seattle Pro-Am & watched @JCrossover drop 63 PTS (41 in the 2nd half) with a…

RT @DailyLoud: Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low dropping Summer 2024 https://t.co/Oa4NDMfp6n

RT @kobehighlight: “A lot of people say they want to be great, but they’re not willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve greatnes…

RT @DailyLoud: Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low dropping Summer 2024 https://t.co/Oa4NDMfp6n

RT @DailyLoud: Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low dropping Summer 2024 https://t.co/Oa4NDMfp6n

RT @ThrowbackHoops: Kobe Bryant's signature reverse dunk! (1998) https://t.co/7kuJ2jCGV7

RT @oldnbatweetz: NBA Twitter reacts to Kobe Bryant’s 81 point game https://t.co/tj70fjG9i7

RT @ThrowbackHoops: Kobe Bryant's signature reverse dunk! (1998) https://t.co/7kuJ2jCGV7

RT @oldnbatweetz: NBA Twitter reacts to Kobe Bryant’s 81 point game https://t.co/tj70fjG9i7

RT @Attila09326066: @NBAMemes 1999-00 Champion 21 year old Kobe Bryant... Already thinking about the next ring... https://t.co/g5w8ZEEdQ9

RT @ThrowbackHoops: Kobe Bryant's signature reverse dunk! (1998) https://t.co/7kuJ2jCGV7

RT @kb_mentality: I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teamm…