Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 10:56 AM
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.
Fans started flocking to the Staples Center as news of the accident spread, with stars arriving for the Grammy Awards also paying tribute. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
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Nike reported that it sold out of its Bryant merchandise after his death. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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A young fan holds up a handmade tribute to Bryant, who was named NBA MVP in 2008. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI
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