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In this Feb. 14, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (24) high-fives his daughter Gianna on the court in warm-ups before first half NBA All-Star Game basketball action in Toronto. Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and several others are dead after their helicopter went down in Southern California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

NBA All-Stars to wear Kobe’s No. 24 and Gianna’s No. 2

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this undated image provided by ABC News, television anchor Matt Gutman, left, interviews Keith Papini, the husband of Sherri Papini, a California mother who went missing for three weeks, on "20/20." The interview airs Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at 10 p.m. ET. (ABC News via AP)

Matt Gutman, ABC reporter, suspended over Kobe Bryant inaccurate report

By The Associated Press

Roses for Kobe and Gianna as Lakers return to action

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

ABC suspends reporter for inaccurate report on Kobe Bryant

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal's shoes pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant as he warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards honor Kobe Bryant in first home game since crash

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

The scoreboard reads 8 and 24 in honor of former Lakers great Kobe Bryant as the Los Angeles Clippers NBA basketball team practices at their training center Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Beth Harris)

Kobe on Clippers’ minds as they return to practice

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

An image of retired Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, left, and his daughter Gianna is shown on a giant video screen above the arena as his jersey numbers are displayed on the floor along with spotlights for others who perished in the helicopter crash that killed the pair during a pregame tribute before an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Dinwiddie, emotional Irving lead Nets past Pistons, 125-115

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

LA Kings honor Bryant in 1st Staples Center game since crash

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - This April 10, 2014 file photo shows Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant on the shoulders of her father, Kobe, as they attend the women's soccer match between the United States and China in San Diego. Dads with daughters inspired by Kobe Bryant's special bond with his 13-year-old Gianna took to social media to celebrate their own daughters in words and photos using the hashtag #GirlDads. Bryant and his daughter died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, file)

TV anchor’s meeting with Kobe Bryant sent #GirlDads trending

By LEANNE ITALIE - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid goes up for a shot against Golden State Warriors' Omari Spellman during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

‘He was special’: The NBA tributes continue for Kobe Bryant

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this image taken Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, and provided by the National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB investigators Adam Huray, right, and Carol Hogan examine wreckage as part of the NTSB’s investigation of a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif. The Sunday, Jan. 26 crash killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others (James Anderson/National Transportation Safety Board via AP)

Crash-warning device might not have saved Bryant helicopter

By Brian Melley, David Koenig and Bernard Condon - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2003, file photo, District Attorney Mark Hurlbert, right, Eagle County Sheriff's Detective Doug Winters, left, and Deputy District Attorney Gregg Crittenden rear, members of the team prosecuting Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant on sexual assault charges, enter the court for a preliminary hearing at the Justice Center in Eagle, Colo. Hurlbert said in an interview with The Associated Press he is shocked and saddened by the senseless deaths of Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others this week. But he remains confident he would have won a conviction against Bryant in 2003-2004, had the woman who accused Bryant not decided to end the criminal case during jury selection. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, Pool, File)

Ex-prosecutor: Bryant would have been convicted in Colorado

By JAMES ANDERSON and BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic wears inscribed shoes as a tribute to NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant before a game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Miami. Bryant and his daughter were among those who died in a helicopter crash Sunday in California. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Analysis: NBA made a good call moving Lakers-Clippers game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Coach K remembers Kobe, berates fans as Duke beats Pitt

By KEN TYSIAC - Associated Press

Associate coach Nate Johnson, left, embraces his wife Jonai during a ceremony held for John Altobelli, the late head coach of Orange Coast College baseball, who died in a helicopter crash alongside former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant in Costa Mesa, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. His wife Keri and youngest daughter Alyssa were also victims of the crash. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Baseball coach killed with Bryant honored at team’s opener

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

In this July 26, 2018 file photo former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch the U.S. national championships swimming meet in Irvine, Calif. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Gianna also died in the crash. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, file)

Kobe Bryant leaves lasting impact on women’s basketball

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2011, file photo, U.S. basketball star Kobe Bryant plays with a ball during a sponsor's appearance in Milan, Italy. In Europe where Bryant grew up, the retired NBA star is being remembered for his &quot;Italian qualities.&quot; Italian basketball federation president Giovanni Petrucci tells The Associated Press that Bryant is &quot;particularly important to us because he knew Italy so well, having lived in several cities here. He had a lot of Italian qualities.&quot; (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

AC Milan pays tribute to Kobe Bryant at San Siro match

By DANIELLA MATAR - Associated Press

Students walk beside a giant mural of former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna at a basketball court in Taguig, south of Manila, Philippines on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. Artists in this tenement building gathered and painted this image after learning of Bryant's death. Bryant, his daughter and 7 others died in a helicopter crash. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

‘Citizen of the world’: Bryant promoted basketball globally

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

In this July 26, 2018 file photo former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch the U.S. national championships swimming meet in Irvine, Calif. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Gianna also died in the crash. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, file)

Felicia Sonmez, Washington Post reporter, reinstated after Kobe Bryant tweet suspension

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 15, 2003, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O'Neal, left, and Kobe Bryant share a laugh on the bench while their teammate take on the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

Shaq: ‘Never could have imagined’ anything like Kobe’s death

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press