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Mourning NBA icon Kobe Bryant one year later (20 images)

NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., one year ago Monday. Bryant spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and won five NBA championships.



Other NBA teams honored Bryant by committing 24-second violations and 8-second violations on opening possessions, in reference to Bryant's famous jersey numbers. Photo by John McCoy/UPI
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Bryant married Vanessa Laine Bryant in 2001. The couple had four daughters together, ages 17, 13, 3 and 7 months. Photo by John McCoy/UPI
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Athletes from around the world took to social media to mourn Bryant. Photo by John McCoy/UPI
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Besides the five NBA championships and an NBA MVP award, Bryant achieved 18 NBA All-Star selections and two Olympic gold medals. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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