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Kobe Bryant 1978-2020: The death of a generation’s hero

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For three kids from different parts of the world whose paths converged in Madison Square Garden, Kobe Bryant meant everything.

NEW YORK, NY—The final installment of the season series between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets was supposed to be about two scuffling teams and a budding crosstown rivalry. Instead, the game was overshadowed by the untimely passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Bryant inspired countless kids to pick up a basketball and play the game he put so much of his life force into.