Social media was stunned by the report of a helicopter crash resulting in the death of basketball icon Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others in Calabasas, California.
Across the NBA as games occurred players would take a 24-second shot clock violation, followed by an 8-second violation to honor him by both of his numbers. Specific tributes would also occur on social media.
A run of tributes to The Black Mamba is available below.
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