One Year Later: Remembering the Legacy of Kobe Bryant
One year after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, fans across the internet remember his name and praise the legacy he left.
January 26 marks one year since the tragic death of famous basketball star Kobe Bryant. Bryant and eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, were on a helicopter-headed basketball tournament in Orange County. They encountered thick fog, which caused the helicopter to crash, killing everyone aboard the plane. The nation mourned for weeks over the death of Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter. We remember Kobe and his legacy on and off the court.
Kobe Bryant was and still is someone that young athletes aspire to be. He began his NBA career directly out of high school at 17, being one of the few athletes to start their NBA career straight out of high school. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers all 20 years of his basketball career. He won five NBA championships with the Lakers, won an MVP award and two Olympic gold medals. He also won two scoring titles, one in 2006 when he scored 81 points in a single game.
15 years ago today 💜💛
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2021
Kobe Bryant, 81 points. pic.twitter.com/6lW5SdM9te
Kobe Bryant ended his 20 year NBA career in 2016, and many fans worried about how he would fill the void of basketball. However, it was clear for anyone to see that Bryant was thriving in his retirement. He coached his daughter’s club basketball team, opened a sports academy to train young athletes, and spent time with his wife and kids. He also won an oscar in 2018 for his short film titled, Dear Basketball.
Fans still honor the legacy of Kobe Bryant as well as the eight others involved in the crash, Gianna Bryant, John Altobelli, Wife Keri and Daughter Alyssa, Christina Mauser, Sarah Chester and Daughter Payton Chester, and charter pilot Ara Zobayan.
A year later, we still mourn the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. We can feel a sense of peace knowing that Bryant left a mark on this world. He will always be an idol for young athletes, and his legacy will live on.
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