"Everyone is in shock," a team source said.Ī visibly shaken James wiped his eyes with tissues and walked alone from the plane after it landed Sunday in California. ET Saturday, Bryant was active on social media, congratulating James on Twitter during the Lakers' 108-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.Ī source told ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk that the Lakers found out about Bryant's death while on the team plane flying home from Philadelphia. The crash came one day after Bryant was passed by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James for third on the NBA career scoring list. The pilot, Ara Zobayan, 50, was also killed, a source confirmed to ESPN's Paula Lavigne. You're coaching basketball with Kobe, and I'm so proud of you."Īlso killed in the crash were Sarah Chester and her daughter, Payton, a middle school student, sources confirmed to ESPN. Riley Chester, Payton's brother, posted a tribute to his family on Instagram on Sunday, writing, "Rest in Peace to the most amazing Mother and sister. Matt Mauser said he told his wife, "Christina, you're doing something that, you know, no other person in the world is doing. So I just, just try, I just want people to know how amazing my wife was." "Our kids are amazing, they're bright, they're engaged, they engage in conversation, all that because of their mom. "She was an amazing mother," her husband, Matt Mauser, said in an interview with ABC News.
Altobelli won four California community college titles in his 27 years at the school.Ĭhristina Mauser, 38, who coached a girls' basketball team with Bryant, also died in the crash. Orange Coast College baseball coaching legend John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and their daughter Alyssa were among the victims, the Altobelli family confirmed. The first 911 call reporting the crash was received at 9:47 a.m. It was going to Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks for Gianna's team's game, sources told ESPN. The helicopter departed from John Wayne Airport in Orange County at 9:06 a.m. After recovery is complete, the identification process can begin. Jonathan Lucas said later Sunday night that given the terrain and condition of the crash site, they expect the recovery effort to take anywhere from a couple to several days. Villanueva and Los Angeles County chief medical examiner Dr. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby said Sunday afternoon that the Federal Aviation Administration was on the scene and will work with the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the crash. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said in a news conference that there were no survivors, and according to the flight manifest, there were nine people on board the helicopter. Bryant was 41.īryant was on his way to a youth basketball game with his daughter Gianna Bryant, who was 13, when the helicopter crashed. NBA legend Kobe Bryant and one of his daughters were among nine people killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, a source confirmed to ESPN. Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna die in helicopter crash
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Additional details will be announced at a later date.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser The Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award will include a charitable component that highlights Kobe’s legacy as a coach and mentor and Gigi’s inspirational, relentless commitment to playing at the highest levels of the game. Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, will play a large role in determining the honoree and present the award each year at NBA All-Star. The WNBA and the Bryant family will announce the inaugural recipient during NBA All-Star 2021 in Indianapolis. The award will honor advocates and influencers who use their time, talent and platform to raise awareness for the game. The recipient of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award will be a tireless advocate for women’s basketball and foster the highest levels of leadership.
“The Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award will honor their legacy and reflect Kobe’s commitment to mentoring the next generation of players, promoting the game and giving back to the community.”
“Kobe was an incredible champion of women’s basketball and Gianna shared his passion and dedication to our game,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The new annual award will honor the late Kobe Bryant, a staunch supporter of the WNBA and women’s basketball, and his daughter Gianna (also known as Gigi), who loved the game of basketball and aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport like her father. NEW YORK - The WNBA on Friday introduced the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award, which will recognize an individual or group who has made significant contributions to the visibility, perception and advancement of women’s and girls’ basketball at all levels.
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