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LOOK: Players, fans honor Kobe on death anniversary

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LOOK: Players, fans honor Kobe on death anniversary

LEGEND. A person stops by a mural of the late Kobe Bryant.

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Some players let their game do the talking, as Kobe Bryant would have wanted

It still doesn’t feel real, nor will it likely ever be, but it has already been one year since the tragic passing of Kobe and Gigi Bryant.

As expected, the sports world and beyond came out in droves to show their love once again for the people lost on that unforgettable day on January 26 (January 27, Manila time) one year ago.

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While many personalities and players have ways to show their feelings, both spoken and unspoken, Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young let his game do the talking, as Kobe would have wanted.

Against Bryant’s cross-town rival Los Angeles Clippers, no less, Young sank a deep dagger triple, pointed to the spot where he shot it from, and gestured the number “24” with his hands in tribute.

Utah Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell likewise skipped the verbal tributes, and just let Kobe and Gigi be with him in spirit through his customized sneakers.

In line with the Bryants’ tradition of winning, the Jazz then extended their league-best winning streak to 9 games after a 108-94 blowout over the now-competitive New York Knicks.

Like many of the game’s all-time greats, Kobe’s influence was undeniable to the game’s new generation, and the Houston Rockets are just one of the teams that let the world remember just how deep the Mamba ties go league-wide.

For those wondering why there is a noticeable toned-down tributes across the league, that’s due to the Bryant family’s request to refrain from any more major gestures on a painful day that’s still very fresh in their hearts and minds.

If not for the wonderful memories the late Kobe and Gigi had that deserve commemoration, this day indeed is one many just want to forget. – Rappler.com

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