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Kobe Bryant, 1978 - 2020

In this June 7, 2009, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) points to a player behind him in the closing seconds against the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the NBA basketball finals. AP Photo / Mark J. Terrill, File

Nike to release a special edition Kobe Bryant shoe that honors his Philly roots

On Friday, Nike will release a special edition Kobe Bryant sneaker that honors his Philly roots.

Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay, wearing No. 23, celebrates an interception against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019.

New Eagle Darius Slay will wear No. 24 in Kobe Bryant tribute

Staff report

Beyonce performs at Kobe Bryant's memorial at Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant mourners are trying to auction his memorial memorabilia online. eBay says, ‘Nope.’

Books are given to family, friends, and fans entering Staples Center before the beginning of the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant event inside Staples Center on Monday, Feb. 24th, 2020.

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Kobe and Gianna Bryant honored in memorial service

Michael Ares, For The Inquirer

Gianna Bryant and her father, former NBA player Kobe Bryant, attend the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

Mourners flocking to Kobe Bryant's grave site are going to the wrong one

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