The entire world was flipped upside down on Jan. 26 when news spread that NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a tragic helicopter crash.
“I was in denial and in shock. I was heartbroken and could not believe that the world was losing someone so impactful. I literally thought to myself, ‘Kobe was never supposed to die,’” junior women’s basketball player Michaela Porter said.
A memorial for Kobe and Gianna Bryant was held on Feb. 24 at the Staples Center. The date, 2/24/20, was intentionally chosen as Gianna wore #2, Kobe wore #24, and Kobe and his wife Vanessa were together for 20 years.