Following the heartbreaking news of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's death, teams around the league continued to honour his legacy with a variety of tributes.
From 24-second and 8-second violations, to heartfelt messages on sneakers, the legend of Kobe Bryant was honoured across the league.
Cleveland Cavaliers def. Detroit Pistons, 115-100
The Pistons honoured Kobe Bryant with warmups bearing his name and number ahead of tip-off.
The #Pistons pulled off their warmups to reveal custom Motor Cuty jerseys that have Nos. 8 and 24 on front and “Bryant” on back pic.twitter.com/dOZ14Swo8d
— James Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) January 28, 2020
Both teams paid tribute to Bryant to open the game with 24-second and 8-second violations.
Pay homage. ❤ pic.twitter.com/af99KvlySF
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 28, 2020
The Cavs illuminated Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Purple and Gold, adorning the arena with images of the Laker legend.
Honor. Respect. Appreciation. pic.twitter.com/8wurfyJnKH
— Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (@RMFieldHouse) January 28, 2020
Miami Heat def. Orlando Magic, 113-92
Emotional scenes in Miami ahead of tip-off.
Tough night for all of us. 💔 pic.twitter.com/d2x4d4W7W5
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 28, 2020
Bam Adebayo dedicated his triple-double to his 'role model' Kobe Bryant.
For you, Kobe. pic.twitter.com/S8e65Fba4X
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 28, 2020
Both teams honoured Bryant with 24-second and 8-second violations to tip-off today's game.
24 | 8 pic.twitter.com/ZaU95Yoria
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 28, 2020
Chicago Bulls def. San Antonio Spurs, 110-109
The Bulls and Spurs honoured Kobe Bryant with 24-second and 8-second violations to tip-off today's game.
For Kobe ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IkBUXToavD
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 28, 2020
DeMar DeRozan paid tribute to Bryant with a touching message on his sneakers.
For Kobe. pic.twitter.com/Ui980YcfQD
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) January 28, 2020
Bulls head coach Jim Boylen spoke pre-game about the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant.
Coach Boylen on Kobe Bryant: pic.twitter.com/uPkuszCNKz
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 27, 2020
Sacramento Kings def. Minnesota Timberwolves 133-129 [OT]
The Timberwolves and Kings followed suit, honouring Bryant to begin their game.
8 seconds from us.
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 28, 2020
24 seconds from @sacramentokings.
All for Mamba. pic.twitter.com/Yb1H70vQey
Andrew Wiggins set the ball down in the exact spot where Bryant passed Michael Jordan on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
Kings guard Buddy Hield turned in a Kobe-like performance in the win, scoring 20 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter, dedicating his performance to Bryant.
His 42 points came on 24 shots.
"It was all for Kobe."@buddyhield speaks on the most memorable night of his career 🎙 pic.twitter.com/JxlJSwO2PM
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 28, 2020
Dallas Mavericks def. Oklahoma City Thunder, 107-97
Both teams honoured Bryant with 24-second and 8-second violations to tip-off today's game.
8 | 24
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 28, 2020
🙏🙏🙏#RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/GF6yjvZITk
Luka Doncic honoured the victims of the helicopter crash, wirting their names on his sneakers.
Luka has the victims of the tragedy written on his Kobe’s. 💔#RIPmamba 🐍 pic.twitter.com/RdjlyV6LUB
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 28, 2020
Houston Rockets def. Utah Jazz, 126-117
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The Rockets and Jazz honoured Kobe Bryant with 24-second and 8-second violations to tip-off today's game.
𝟐𝟒 & 𝟖 💜 pic.twitter.com/v1osFvMaQ0
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 28, 2020
A host of Jazz players emblazoned their sneakers with heartfelt tributes to Kobe Bryant.
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 28, 2020
Without Russell Westbrook and James Harden in the lineup, Rockets guard Eric Gordon poured in a career-high 50 points!
Career-High 50 PTS for @TheofficialEG10! 🚀
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 28, 2020
🏀 50 PTS
➡️ 6 REB
✔️ W pic.twitter.com/3GzjQKrRXF
