‘This can be a very tough time for all of us’ – Lakers grateful for help

The Los Angeles Lakers stated it’s a “very tough time for all of us” because the NBA franchise expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of help following the tragic demise of Kobe Bryant.

Lakers nice Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna have been killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, together with seven others in Calabasas, California.

Tuesday’s NBA showdown between metropolis rivals the Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Middle has been postponed because the world mourns the demise of the five-time champion and 2008 MVP.

The Lakers launched their first assertion on Monday for the reason that tragedy and it learn: “In session with the NBA League workplace, the sport scheduled between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers for Tuesday, January 28 might be postponed and scheduled for a future date.

“The Los Angeles Lakers wish to thank all of you for the large outpouring of help and condolences. This can be a very tough time for all of us.

“We proceed to help the Bryant household and can share extra data as it’s out there.”

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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 27, 2020

Bryant, who entered the league with the Lakers in 1996, is thought to be one of many all-time greats following a profession spanning 20 years in Los Angeles earlier than retiring in 2016.

An 18-time All-Star and two-time Finals MVP, Bryant gained a pair of Olympic gold medals, serving to United States to glory in 2008 and 2012.

Revealed 28 Jan 2020, 05:50 IST