Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died on Sunday at age 41. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Bryant entered the NBA straight out of high school in 1996, going on to win five championships and one regular-season MVP. Across the world, players, coaches and fans mourned Bryant's death, with multiple teams opening their games on Sunday with back-to-back 24-second violations.
Find all of ESPN's coverage on Bryant, the Lakers and reaction around the NBA here.
Kobe Bryant never stopped trying to inspire
Kobe approached his post-basketball life with the same Mamba Mentality he displayed as a player: an audacious, unyielding will to motivate the next generation. -- Ramona Shelburne
Remembering Kobe Bryant: Relentless, curious and infinitely complicated
The Lakers legend was a man with limitless possibilities. -- Jackie MacMullan
Kobe's life and career in photos
Remembering the impactful moments of Kobe's NBA career and beyond.
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Teams take 24-second shot clock violations in Kobe Bryant's honor
Remembering Kobe
Wade tearful talking about Kobe
Dwyane Wade posts an emotional video to his Instagram story to talk about what he's feeling in the wake of Kobe Bryant's death.
Melo's relationship with Kobe went beyond basketball
Carmelo Anthony reflects on his relationship with Kobe Bryant and how it was deeper than basketball.
Kobe Bryant's career, in his own words
Relive Kobe Bryant's historic NBA career as told by the Lakers icon.
In-game tributes
Booker and Morant emotional as the Suns honor Kobe
Devin Booker, Ja Morant and their teammates take the time to honor Kobe Bryant, as both teams take 24-second shot clock violations to start the game.
Hawks, Wizards honor Kobe with violations
Trae Young takes an eight-second backcourt violation, and then the Wizards inbound the ball and take a 24-second violation in honor of Kobe Bryant.
MSG honors Kobe Bryant throughout Nets-Knicks game
Madison Square Garden pays tribute throughout the night to Kobe Bryant after he died earlier on Sunday.
From the archive: ESPN writers on Kobe
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