On Sunday, it was announced that legendary basketball player and entrepreneur Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash that also killed eight others in Calabasas, California.
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The day before, Kobe Bryant had just honored fellow player LeBron James for surpassing Bryant to become the third-leading scorer in NBA history. His last IG post was a celebration of that moment:
1. As tributes continue, here are 16 photos of the dynamic duo that will touch your heart:
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