Usher performed an emotional rendition of “Amazing Grace” as the Los Angeles Lakers honored Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the victims of the tragic helicopter crash. Friday’s game at Los Angeles’ Staples Center marked the Lakers’ first since Bryant’s death on January 26th.
The singer’s performance was accompanied by a video showing how fans, fellow basketball players and athletes across sports and across the world mourned the Lakers legend, who was among nine killed in the crash outside Calabasas, California.
Following Usher’s performance, the Lakers...
The singer’s performance was accompanied by a video showing how fans, fellow basketball players and athletes across sports and across the world mourned the Lakers legend, who was among nine killed in the crash outside Calabasas, California.
Following Usher’s performance, the Lakers...
- 2/1/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Update: The Lakers team came out for warm-ups all wearing jerseys with the number 8 or 24. A darkened arena saw two musical tributes, including a version of “Amazing Grace” by Usher and a video montage to a cello solo by Ben Hong.
The Lakers also paid tribute to the other eight crash victims with a moment of silence, asking fans to remove their hats during a 24.2 second period. Following that, Boyz II Men performed the National Anthem. At the end of the song, LeBron James was shown in tears. He then addressed the crowd, starting by naming all the lives lost in the crash.
James, who unveiled a new tattoo of the Black Mamba earlier today, declined to read prepared remarks. “We’re all hurt, we’re all heartbroken. But when you’re going through something like this, the best thing you can do is lean on your family.” He saluted Laker Nation.
The Lakers also paid tribute to the other eight crash victims with a moment of silence, asking fans to remove their hats during a 24.2 second period. Following that, Boyz II Men performed the National Anthem. At the end of the song, LeBron James was shown in tears. He then addressed the crowd, starting by naming all the lives lost in the crash.
James, who unveiled a new tattoo of the Black Mamba earlier today, declined to read prepared remarks. “We’re all hurt, we’re all heartbroken. But when you’re going through something like this, the best thing you can do is lean on your family.” He saluted Laker Nation.
- 2/1/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Tonight is the night to celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant. On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the Staples Center for their first basketball game since the death of Kobe. They will play against the Portland Trail Blazers. Before any ball was dribbled and shot was scored, the venue along with the NBA, teammates, coaches, fans and friends put together an inspiring tribute to celebrate the life of one legendary Lakers player. Usher started off the tribute by singing "Amazing Grace" for the audience. He was followed by artist Ben Hong, who played the cello during a tribute video. And before the game began, the Boyz II Men performed the "Star-Spangled...
- 2/1/2020
- E! Online
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