What were Kobe Bryant's last words before he died?

As fate would have it, the act of kindness would serve as Kobe Bryant's last words. You can see Pelinka's emotional speech below. As it turns out, Bryant's text to Pelinka was a favor for John Altobelli, who was on the helicopter with the NBA legend.

How did Kobe Bryant pass away?

On Jan. 26, 2020, basketball star Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

Did Kobe get an autopsy?

The autopsy revealed that Bryant suffered fatal injuries when the helicopter hit the ground. The chopper caught on fire, and it was the reason the passengers weren't able to survive the tragic crash.

Was Kobe 8 before 24?

When late Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Fame shooting guard Kobe Bryant changed his jersey number from eight to 24 during the 2006-07 season, he explained it at the time as "growth" from his prior digits. "Then 24 is a growth from [No. 8]," Bryant once said.

Where was Kobe going when he died?

They were heading to a basketball game at Kobe's Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park, where Kobe was scheduled to coach Gianna's team.

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Was Kobe buried yet?

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were buried Feb. 7 in a private ceremony in Corona del Mar, California, according to death certificates released Tuesday by Los Angeles County officials. The burial occurred at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is near the family's home in Orange County.

Did Kobe ever get surgery?

After confirmation of the injury, Bryant elected to have surgery to repair the torn left Achilles tendon. The successful surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache and Dr. Stephen Lombardo of the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Group.

Who went to Kobe funeral?

Michael Jordan, Jennifer Lopez, Kanye and Kim Kardashian, Michael Phelps attend Kobe Bryant memorial. The public memorial for Kobe and Gianna Bryant at Staples Center was filled with former NBA stars, luminaries and guests with names known around the world.

Where is Michael Jackson buried?

Forest Lawn Memorial Park is a celebrity among cemeteries. Visitors may stop at the graves of Michael Jackson, Walt Disney, and more to pay their respects.

What is the cause of helicopter crash?

Numerous helicopter crashes are caused by the pilot's inability to control the tail rotor. The tail or antitorque rotor is designed to prevent the helicopter from spinning in the opposite direction of the main rotor blade.

What age did Kobe retire?

Kobe Bryant was 37 years old when he played his last NBA game against the Utah Jazz on April 13, 2016. Age and injuries were already slowing down one of the league's best and most competitive players two years before his 20th and final season.

When did Kobe score 81?

The Jan. 22, 2006 game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors was supposed to be just another routine, nondescript midseason contest that wouldn't attract much, if any, attention nationwide.

Was Kobe parents at his funeral?

Kobe Bryant's parents Joe and Pamela Bryant didn't attend Kobe's wedding but they were present at Kobe's funeral and his memorial service that was held at Staples Center. ... Kobe wasn't swayed by his family's opinion about Vanessa and he always chose her over his family.

Was Gianna Bryant buried?

LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were buried Friday in a cemetery near the family's Southern California home, according to death certificates.

What day Kobe Bryant died?

Nine people, including Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, were on a helicopter when it crashed into a hillside four years ago Jan. 26 in the Calabasas area northwest of Los Angeles.

Where did Kobe last live?

LOS ANGELES (WPVI) -- The Staples Center is known as Kobe Bryant's second home, but Newport Beach, California is where he and his family lived. It's become a gatherine place for those mourning Bryant, who was killed - along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others - in a helicopter crash on Sunday in California.

Where did Kobe crash?

Kobe Bryant, 41, his daughter Gianna, 13, and seven others died in Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. The helicopter took off at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana. The crash near Las Virgenes Road and Willow Glen Street in Calabasas was reported at 9:47 a.m.

How many people were at Kobe's funeral?

Some 20,000 mourners packed the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday for the public memorial honoring legendary former NBA player Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who were killed along with seven other people in a helicopter crash last month.

What was Kobe Bryant doing before he died?

The flight headed north-northwest at about 700 to 800 feet above sea level, per the NTSB investigative update. Bryant was supposed to coach a youth basketball team, the Lady Mambas, at their 12 p.m. game in Thousand Oaks, California. Gianna, 13, was on that team.

Who is the richest player in the NBA?

Currently the NBA's highest-paid active player, LeBron James reached billionaire status in 2022, according to Forbes. And he's certainly not waiting for retirement to expand his empire.

Where did Kobe get surgery?

Neal ElAttrache and Steve Lombardo performed the two-hour surgery at the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles.