NBA legends and celebrities came out in droves to pay their respects at Kobe and Gianna Bryant's memorial. Here's who attended.
- A public memorial for Kobe and Gianna Bryant was held at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday.
- The tribute included speeches from Vanessa Bryant, Jimmy Kimmel, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Diana Taurasi, and more, plus performances from Usher, Alicia Keys, and Christina Aguilera.
- Numerous other celebrities and NBA stars attended to pay tribute to Bryant and his family.
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A public memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna was held on Monday at The Staples Center in Los Angeles. Kobe and Gianna were two of nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on January 26.
The date, 2/24, was meant to commemorate their jersey numbers.
The event drew numerous celebrities and NBA legends, current and former, who came to pay tribute, showing the wide reach of Bryant's life.
The event included speeches from Bryant's wife, Vanessa, Jimmy Kimmel, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Diana Taurasi, and more. It also included performances from Usher, Alicia Keys, and Christina Aguilera. The entire event struck a graceful tone of somber and happiness, as speakers reflected on Bryant's life, passion, competitiveness, and love for his family and friends.
Here are some photos of some of the big-name attendees. Note: this is not a complete list of all who were in attendance.