People around the world are paying their respects to NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
He died on Sunday, January 26, in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed. He was 41.
Bryant played his entire professional career with the Los Angeles Lakers and won five NBA championships.
![The jerseys of Kobe Bryant, right, and his daughter Gianna are draped on the seats the two last sat on at Staples Center, prior to the Lakers' game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Los Angeles, Friday, January 31. The last game the two attended was on December 29, 2019, when the Lakers faced the Dallas Mavericks.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200201153409-02-kobe-bryant-death-reaction-0131.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
The jerseys of Kobe Bryant, right, and his daughter Gianna are draped on the seats the two last sat on at Staples Center, prior to the Lakers' game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Los Angeles, Friday, January 31. The last game the two attended was on December 29, 2019, when the Lakers faced the Dallas Mavericks.
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![A message honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna is seen on the marquee of the Hollywood Paladium on Sunset Boulevard.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200201153458-03-kobe-bryant-death-reaction-0131.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A message honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna is seen on the marquee of the Hollywood Paladium on Sunset Boulevard.
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![A makeshift memorial outside Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 31.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200201153613-04-kobe-bryant-death-reaction-0131.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A makeshift memorial outside Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 31.
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![A mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna adorns a basketball court on Monday, January 28, in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200128074240-36-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna adorns a basketball court on Monday, January 28, in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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![The Empire State Building is illuminated gold and purple to honor Kobe Bryant on January 28.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200128074138-35-kobe-bryant-death-reactions-0128-restricted.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
The Empire State Building is illuminated gold and purple to honor Kobe Bryant on January 28.
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![Serbia's Novak Djokovic gets emotional as he talks about Kobe Bryant after winning a men's singles quarter-final match against Canada's Milos Raonic on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200128074704-38-kobe-bryant-death-reactions-0128.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Serbia's Novak Djokovic gets emotional as he talks about Kobe Bryant after winning a men's singles quarter-final match against Canada's Milos Raonic on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28.
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![Notes are seen on a wall with painted portraits of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna outside the "House of Kobe" basketball court on January 28 in Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200128074613-36-kobe-bryant-death-reactions-0128.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Notes are seen on a wall with painted portraits of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna outside the "House of Kobe" basketball court on January 28 in Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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![Store manager Satoshi Kanazawa, right, and Kazuhiro Taguchi hang a poster showing an image of former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant at Selection in Tokyo on Monday, January 27.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200127132211-23-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Store manager Satoshi Kanazawa, right, and Kazuhiro Taguchi hang a poster showing an image of former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant at Selection in Tokyo on Monday, January 27.
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![The Detroit Pistons honor Kobe Bryant by wearing numbers 8 and 24 on their jerseys prior to a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 27 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200128073044-33-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
The Detroit Pistons honor Kobe Bryant by wearing numbers 8 and 24 on their jerseys prior to a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 27 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
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![Coco Gauff pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, with their names hand-written on her tennis tennis shoes during her Australian Open doubles tennis match on January 27.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200127132556-26-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Coco Gauff pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, with their names hand-written on her tennis tennis shoes during her Australian Open doubles tennis match on January 27.
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![Fans place flowers at a makeshift memorial outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 27.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200127161741-31-kobe-bryant-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Fans place flowers at a makeshift memorial outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 27.
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![Nicole Mascarenhas wipes her eyes in front of the Staples Center on January 27.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200127161628-30-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Nicole Mascarenhas wipes her eyes in front of the Staples Center on January 27.
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![Children play with paper balls and a trash can in front of a makeshift memorial on January 27. A group of <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2020%2F01%2F28%2Fus%2Fjumpshot-kobe-bryant-la-tribute-trnd%2Findex.html" target="_blank">fans gathered at the LA Live Plaza</a> and took turns shooting paper balls into the trash can while yelling "Kobe," a gesture practiced in classrooms and offices across America.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200128073250-34-kobe-bryany-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Children play with paper balls and a trash can in front of a makeshift memorial on January 27. A group of fans gathered at the LA Live Plaza and took turns shooting paper balls into the trash can while yelling "Kobe," a gesture practiced in classrooms and offices across America.
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![A sign at the 42nd St-Bryant Park subway station in New York City is covered with tape to read "Kobe Byrant Park" on January 27.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200127161524-29-kobe-bryant-death-reactions-restricted.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A sign at the 42nd St-Bryant Park subway station in New York City is covered with tape to read "Kobe Byrant Park" on January 27.
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![Gregg Donovan holds flowers at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near the Staples Center on January 27.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200127161425-28-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Gregg Donovan holds flowers at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near the Staples Center on January 27.
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![A spectator at the Australian open wears a Kobe Bryant jersey on January 27.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200127161851-32-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A spectator at the Australian open wears a Kobe Bryant jersey on January 27.
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![Flowers, jerseys and other memorabilia is left at the entrance of the Bryant Gymnasium at Lower Merion High School in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, on January 27.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200127132508-25-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Flowers, jerseys and other memorabilia is left at the entrance of the Bryant Gymnasium at Lower Merion High School in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, on January 27.
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![People mourn for former NBA star Kobe Bryant near the Staples Center on January 26.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200127155352-27-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
People mourn for former NBA star Kobe Bryant near the Staples Center on January 26.
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![People gather near a small memorial outside of a basketball court in Calabasas, California, on January 26.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200127132358-24-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
People gather near a small memorial outside of a basketball court in Calabasas, California, on January 26.
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![The Pacific Park Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier is lit up purple and gold with Kobe Bryant's number 24 in Los Angeles on January 26.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200127125902-02-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
The Pacific Park Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier is lit up purple and gold with Kobe Bryant's number 24 in Los Angeles on January 26.
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![From left, Houston Rockets players Tyson Chandler, Austin Rivers and P.J. Tucker react during a tribute to Kobe Bryant before their game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, January 26.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126192305-01-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
From left, Houston Rockets players Tyson Chandler, Austin Rivers and P.J. Tucker react during a tribute to Kobe Bryant before their game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, January 26.
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![Host Alicia Keys speaks about Bryant during the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2020%2F01%2F26%2Fentertainment%2Fgallery%2Fgrammys-show-2020%2Findex.html" target="_blank">2020 Grammy Awards</a> on Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Bryant spent his 20-year NBA career with the Lakers, who play in the Staples Center.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126203308-01-grammys-show.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Host Alicia Keys speaks about Bryant during the 2020 Grammy Awards on Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Bryant spent his 20-year NBA career with the Lakers, who play in the Staples Center.
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![From left, Alex Fultz, Eddy Rivas and Rene Alfaro react to Bryant's death on Sunday outside of the Staples Center.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126192644-04-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
From left, Alex Fultz, Eddy Rivas and Rene Alfaro react to Bryant's death on Sunday outside of the Staples Center.
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![AFC defensive end Calais Campbell kneels as he and his teammates react to the announcement of Bryant's death Sunday in the second quarter of the 2020 Pro Bowl on Sunday in Orlando.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126192902-07-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
AFC defensive end Calais Campbell kneels as he and his teammates react to the announcement of Bryant's death Sunday in the second quarter of the 2020 Pro Bowl on Sunday in Orlando.
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![Dharma Brown, 8, writes a note to the late Bryant outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126192458-02-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Dharma Brown, 8, writes a note to the late Bryant outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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![LA Clippers assistant coaches Sam Cassell and Tyronn Lue react on the bench after honoring Kobe Bryant during a game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center in Orlando on Sunday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126225807-16-kobe-bryant-death-reactions-restricted.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
LA Clippers assistant coaches Sam Cassell and Tyronn Lue react on the bench after honoring Kobe Bryant during a game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center in Orlando on Sunday.
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![The ceiling of Madison Square Garden is lit in the colors of the Los Angeles Lakers as Bryant's picture is displayed during a moment of silence Sunday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126230003-18-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
The ceiling of Madison Square Garden is lit in the colors of the Los Angeles Lakers as Bryant's picture is displayed during a moment of silence Sunday.
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![People gather at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126221920-13-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
People gather at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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![A fan shows off a Bryant jersey during a game between the Orlando Magic and the LA Clippers on Sunday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126225907-17-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A fan shows off a Bryant jersey during a game between the Orlando Magic and the LA Clippers on Sunday.
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![Players and fans in Memphis observe a moment of silence for Bryant before the Phoenix Suns game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126230325-21-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Players and fans in Memphis observe a moment of silence for Bryant before the Phoenix Suns game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
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![Inside the Staples Center, a man takes a photo of a mural featuring Bryant on Sunday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126192809-06-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Inside the Staples Center, a man takes a photo of a mural featuring Bryant on Sunday.
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![Fans mourn in front of Bryant's image across from Staples Center on Sunday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126193354-10-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Fans mourn in front of Bryant's image across from Staples Center on Sunday.
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![A memorial for Bryant is seen Sunday near the Staples Center.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126230225-20-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A memorial for Bryant is seen Sunday near the Staples Center.
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![A moment of silence is taken before the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors on Sunday at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126192938-08-kobe-bryant-death-reactions-restricted.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A moment of silence is taken before the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors on Sunday at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
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![Fans are seen at a memorial started next to a mural of Bryant on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles on Sunday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126193247-09-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Fans are seen at a memorial started next to a mural of Bryant on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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![Fans stand for a moment of silence before the game between the Orlando Magic and the LA Clippers in Orlando on Sunday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126193425-11-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Fans stand for a moment of silence before the game between the Orlando Magic and the LA Clippers in Orlando on Sunday.
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![Elana Hirschman hugs her 11-year-old son Bryan as her husband Craig stands by Sunday near the scene of the deadly helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126230146-19-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Elana Hirschman hugs her 11-year-old son Bryan as her husband Craig stands by Sunday near the scene of the deadly helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
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![A fan pays respects at a mural depicting Bryant in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200126193503-12-kobe-bryant-death-reactions.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A fan pays respects at a mural depicting Bryant in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday.
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