Lakers legends and former teammates pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

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• The NBA world mourned the loss of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday.
• Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. His 13-year-old daughter Gianna also died in the crash.
• On Twitter, Lakers legends and former teammates paid tribute to Bryant.
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The NBA world was shocked on Sunday by the death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who passed away in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

Words of remembrance came in from figures across the sporting world, as NBA players and other superstar athletes learned of the tragic news.

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