Few players have left an imprint on basketball as profound and enduring as Kobe Bryant. His influence on the NBA transcends .

The sporting world and beyond is mourning the death of Kobe Bryant, aged 41. The NBA legend and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine on board a helicopter that crashed on Sunday.

As tributes poured in from across the sports world, one stood out for its heartwarming personal connection: Vanessa Bryant ..

Paige Bueckers, the talented UConn guard, has long looked up to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna ... In a "Day in the Life" video with Ballislife, she revealed her admiration for Kobe's ...