NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Dies In Helicopter Crash

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(PLTM) - Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest basketball players of all time and an internationally recognizable NBA superstar, died in a helicopter crash Sunday outside Los Angeles. He was 41 years old.

Bryant was flying with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people when the helicopter went down “in a remote field” in Calabasas, Calif. around 10 a.m., according to the Associated Press.

All nine people aboard the helicopter were killed, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said. But pending official word from the coroner, he would not confirm the passengers’ identities.

Kobe Bryant Is An NBA Legend

Bryant is a former NBA basketball star who spent his 20-season career entirely with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is also the fourth all-time scorer in the NBA and won five NBA championships.

Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but lived in Italy, where his father played basketball, for most of his childhood. In 1996, Bryant joined the NBA right after graduating from high school.

During his NBA career, Bryant proved his icon status. He used to hold the record for all-time points in the NBA until LeBron James surpassed him on Saturday, January 25, one day before Bryant's death.

He was often referred to by his self-given nickname "The Black Mamba," a type of snake, that signified his prowess and competitive attitude on the court. Bryant is the second-highest-paid NBA player ever and has $323 million from his NBA career salary alone.

In 2016, Bryant retired from the NBA, and in his final game he set yet another record for the organization.

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