Weather conditions on Sunday morning did not meet the Los Angeles Police Department’s minimum standards for flying, a spokesman said. Due to foggy conditions, LAPD had grounded their helicopters in the morning.
Kobe Bryant poses with NBA Commissioner David Stern after being selected in the first round of the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia 76ers called him an"icon."
"Bryant’s journey to icon status in the world of basketball included deep ties to the Philadelphia region, where he starred at Lower Merion High School from 1992-96. As he honed his craft in Philadelphia, Bryant established a reputation as a player with once-in-a-lifetime poise, grit, heart and an unwavering love of the game," The 76ers said in a series of tweets.also released a statement. Bryant was originally drafted in 1996 by Charlotte before being traded to the Lakers.
“Kobe’s toughness on the basketball court was second to none. He played through injuries and sickness, oftentimes defying doctors’ and ownership’s recommendations to not play, in an effort to never miss a game. Kobe was a once-in-a-generation player who will forever be remembered for his competitive nature and his will to win. They threw away the mold when Kobe Bryant was born. There will never be another like him," said General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
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