People from all around the world, NBA fans or not, have shown their condolences to the NBA legend. Murals of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi have popped up everywhere, especially in Los Angeles. Fans have placed flowers and candles in front of the murals to mourn him and his daughter. Kobe merchandise have sold out in stores everywhere, and in some cases, prices have gone up drastically following his death. Many athletes paid their condolences whether through social media or in-game. Football stars such as Chritiano Ronaldo and Leonardo Messi have sent their condolences via Instagram posts. Neymar Jr. honored Kobe Bryant after a goal by making the numbers 24 with his hands.
TOPSHOT – Luis Villanueva lights a candle in front of a Kobe Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles on January 26, 2020. – Nine people were killed in the helicopter crash which claimed the life of NBA star Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter, Los Angeles officials confirmed on Sunday. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said eight passengers and the pilot of the aircraft died in the accident. The helicopter crashed in foggy weather in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas. Authorities said firefighters received a call shortly at 9:47 am about the crash, which caused a brush fire on a hillside. (Photo by Apu GOMES / AFP) (Photo by APU GOMES/AFP via Getty Images)Bryan Esparaza and her daughter Amelia, 4, pause in front of a mural put up of Kobe Bryant and his Daughter along Pickford street in Los Angeles Monday, January 27, 2020. NBA and Laker legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi and 7 others were killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in Calabasas, CA. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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