Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter accident has cast an incredibly long shadow over the world of sports, especially as the news continues to get worse. So far games are continuing, with the first afternoon game between the Nuggets and Rockets featuring a moment of silence.
The Rockets & Nuggets hold a moment of silence for Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/5LV9ddyi42
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 26, 2020
The Raptors and Spurs had a bit more time before their game tipped, and they came up with an even more fitting way to honor Bryant: both teams took 24-second clock violations after the opening tip to honor Bryant’s #24.
The Spurs and Raptors both took 24-second violations to start their game to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/FtT9N0uvDW
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 26, 2020
If games are played this evening, expect to see more tributes like it, too.
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