Sports World Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant on Two-Year Anniversary of His Death

Bryant died two years ago Wednesday in a helicopter crash that killed nine people, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

Lakers star Kobe Bryant died two years ago Wednesday in a helicopter crash that killed nine people, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

Bryant was 41 at the time of the accident, traveling to his youth sports academy for a basketball game. On Wednesday, those from around the sports world paid tribute to Bryant, sharing a variety of messages to honor the NBA Hall of Famer and his daughter.

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