Teams pay heart-stirring tribute to Kobe Bryant on first NBA game after his death

Teams pay heart-stirring tribute to Kobe Bryant on first NBA game after his death

- The fans of Kobe Bryant are currently mourning because of his tragic and sudden death

- Even the players in the National Basketball Association (NBA) league were emotional because of what happened

- During the first game after the legend’s death, an emotional tribute was initiated by two teams

- They received a standing ovation from the audience and they also gained praises on social media

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An atypical yet heart-stirring moment transpired during the first game in the National Basketball Association (NBA) league after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant.

KAMI learned that the high-caliber players of San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors decided to take 24-hour violations at the start of the game.

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The said action was to honor the basketball legend who passed away because of a helicopter crash that also killed his daughter and several others.

Number 24 was significant to Kobe since it was the number that he used when he played for Los Angeles Lakers until 2016.

The very creative and heartwarming tribute immediately received a standing ovation from the people who were watching inside the venue. It also gained praises in the online world.

“This is tragic, heartbreaking, and I also weep for his daughter Gianna!” a netizen commented.

Watch the viral video below:

In a previous article by , we recalled the times when Kobe showed his love for his avid Filipino supporters.

Kobe Bryant was one of the most popular basketball players in the world. He was able to help his team bag several championships throughout his stint in the NBA.

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