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Kobe Bryant tributes: How NBA players, teams honored Lakers legend on anniversary of death

Kyle Irving

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Benyam Kidane

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It's hard to believe, but three years have already passed since the death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

One of the most influential figures in basketball history, Bryant's legacy has continued to shine through the NBA as players continue to honor the Black Mamba in a variety of ways.

From stars like Jayson Tatum and Devin Booker emulating their games after the all-time great to others like DeMar DeRozan and Buddy Hield who would never touch an NBA floor without Kobes on their feet, Bryant's impact on basketball is still felt throughout the league on any given night.

On the three-year anniversary of his death, the players and teams showed plenty of love to Bryant with a number of tributes throughout the NBA. From pregame tunnel fits, to sneakers and more, take a look at how Bryant was honored on this day.

NBA players, teams pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on anniversary of death

Los Angeles Lakers

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Magic Johnson

Jayson Tatum

Kyrie Irving

Alex Caruso

Damion Lee

George Karl

 

Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.

Benyam Kidane

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Benyam Kidane is a senior NBA editor and has been covering the league for The Sporting News since 2016. In his spare time you can find him watching Allen Iverson highlights on repeat.