Lakers Fans Create Memorial For Kobe Bryant Outside Staples
Lakers fans created a memorial for Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center on Sunday.
Bryant died in a plane crash in Los Angeles, California, today.
He was one of five people to perish in the accident.
His 13-year-old daughter Gianna was also on board.
They were reportedly traveling to the Mamba Academy for a youth basketball practice.
I can’t even believe this is real… right now outside Staples. đź’” pic.twitter.com/yuunIbG2Ms
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) January 26, 2020
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) January 26, 2020
The plaza area outside of Staples was closed on Sunday because of the Grammys, but fans still began arriving in the area to pay their respects.
As details of Bryant’s passing continued to emerge, more and more fans gathered around the barriers.
The shock in the videos was apparent. Fans were very clearly still trying to come to terms with what transpired.
Additional details from the crash are only beginning to emerge. An official statement by Bryant’s family has not yet been made.
Related: Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Gianna Killed In Crash
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
