Neymar paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after the basketball icon was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in California.
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar scored twice as the Ligue 1 leaders defeated Lille 2-0, and he dedicated his second goal to Bryant by holding up two fingers on one hand and four on the other – Bryant having worn the No. 24 jersey for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Following the final whistle, Neymar — a basketball fan — hailed Bryant's impact, stating that his death is a sad moment for the entire world of sport.
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"I looked at the messages at halftime," Neymar told Canal+. "This is a time of immense sadness for the world of sport and for all of us, not just basketball fans.
"I knew him and I made this celebration to pay tribute to him. I hope he rests in peace."
Bryant won five NBA championships and made 18 NBA All-Star teams during a 20-year stint with the Lakers.