Disney attached a link to a Washington Post Op-Ed that argued media outlets should not ignore the more controversial aspects Bryant's life.

Kobe and Gianna Bryant, as well as the six other passengers, were flying to a girls basketball game that Gianna was set to play in.

She expressed gratitude for the global outpouring of support and announced the formation of a fund to help support the other families affected by the crash.

The helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant didn’t have a recommended warning system to alert the pilot he was too close to land, officials said.

The basketball great credited his Catholic faith with helping him navigate one of the most challenging times in his life.

'The likelihood of a catastrophic twin engine failure on that aircraft - it just doesn’t happen.'

When his caddie, Joe LaCava, gave him the terrible news as they walked to the scoring room, Woods could be heard replying, 'Excuse me?'

'Rest In Peace, Kobe Bryant'

LeBron James' attempt to bring his team back late in the Lakers' Christmas Day game against the Clippers didn't go as he hoped.

James scored 20 points to go along with 12 assists in the 121-96 victory, though his solid performance was arguably overshadowed by a pair of controversies.