The manifest for the helicopter that crashed showed 9 people on board, the sheriff says. Kobe Bryant was among the dead, and there were no survivors.
NBA commissioner on Bryant: "He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game"
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement today regarding the passing of Kobe Bryant, saying the 5-time NBA champion"showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning." “The NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna," Silver said."For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning. He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary: five NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, 18 NBA All-Star selections, and two Olympic gold medals.
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