Name: NBA great Kobe Bryant dead at 41
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Description: Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among the nine people killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in California.

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‘Until we meet again’ | Vanessa Bryant remembers Kobe, Gianna at LA memorial

Vanessa Bryant told the crowd that while the world saw Kobe as a celebrity, he was always her 'best friend and protector' and the 'MVP of girl dads.'

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Kobe's 'last human act was heroic,' Lakers GM reveals texts Bryant sent before crash

Kobe Bryant had been texting his friend and longtime agent Rob Pelinka just moments before his helicopter crashed.

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Klay Thompson won't play this season, Warriors say

Golden State expects him ready for training camp in September as he recovers from a torn ACL.

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Details of Kobe and Gianna Bryant's memorial service and how you can get tickets

The memorial service will be held Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. inside the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Miami Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. wins slam dunk contest

Even though the Magic's Aaron Gordon brought out 7-foot-5 Celtics rookie Tacko Fall... Also, Sacramento Kings' Buddy Hield claimed victory in the 3-Point Contest.

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NBA names All-Star Game MVP Award after Kobe Bryant

The league says the award has been permanently named for the late Los Angeles Lakers legend, who was an 18-time All-Star and four-time winner of the game's MVP.

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Jennifer Hudson to perform Kobe Bryant tribute at All-Star Game

Hudson will perform a special tribute to Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven other victims of the helicopter crash.

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CBS News president calls threats against Gayle King over Kobe question reprehensible

The head of CBS News' comment was evidence of backlash against Snoop Dogg and others who've criticized King after an interview touched on Bryant's sex charges.

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Oprah says Gayle King not doing well after social media backlash over Kobe interview question

Oprah Winfrey says her friend has faced death threats amid backlash following her interview with retired WNBA star Lisa Leslie that involved the late Lakers legend.

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Kobe tribute game 2nd most watched in ESPN NBA history

It was an emotional game that featured a pregame ceremony with Usher singing 'Amazing Grace,' Boyz II Men doing the national anthem, and a video tribute to Bryant.

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'Dear Basketball' | Kobe Bryant's Oscar-winning film

The Oscar-winning animated short 'Dear Basketball' was based on the poem Kobe Bryant wrote to announce his retirement.

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Usher sings 'Amazing Grace' before Lakers' first game since Kobe Bryant's death

Many of the players were seen with tears in their eyes.

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Lakers' first game since Kobe's death an emotional scene at Staples Center

Los Angeles hosts the Blazers in its first game since Bryant, his 13-year old daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash Sunday.

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California couple creates giant grass tribute to Kobe Bryant

It's a larger than life tribute to Kobe Bryant that can only be seen from the sky.

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NBA changing All-Star Game format, adding a Kobe Bryant tribute

There will be $500,000 for charity at stake during this year's NBA All-Star Game. And the format will feature a twist in tribute to Kobe Bryant in the 4th quarter.

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'Beautiful blessings taken too soon' | Vanessa Bryant makes statement on Kobe and Gianna

Kobe Bryant's widow has publicly acknowledged their deaths for the first time, changing her Instagram picture to an image of them and posting a family photo.

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