Kobe Bryant dies: The NBA postpones Tuesday's game between the Lakers and the Clippers | NBA 2019

The news of the Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter accident, in which they also lost their lives his daughter Gianna and seven other people, has shocked the city of Los Angeles, which saw him shine during the 20 years he defended the Lakers shirt.

Although the NBA kept the matches scheduled for Sunday, in which different tributes were paid to the deceased star, the organization has decided to postpone the game scheduled for Tuesday 28 between the Lakers and the Clippers, the two teams of the city that were going to face at the Staples Center.

“The decision was made out of respect for the Lakers, who deeply regret the tragic loss of his legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other people in a helicopter accident on Sunday, “confirmed the NBA, who explained that the game will be played” at a later date “yet to be determined.

It was precisely in front of the field that saw it shine where thousands of fantastic people paid tribute to Kobe Bryant since the news was known. Balls, slippers, caps, flowers and candles kept reaching L.A. Live, located in front of the pavilion that idolized it over two decades. “Kobe, Kobe, Kobe!” The fans shouted from time to time, breaking the silence. “MVP, MVP, MVP!”, The acronym in English of the most valuable player, was also heard.

Several improvised altars were assembled in the corner of the square, epicenter of tributes to the legendary player. With markers and chalk, many left messages: “5 rings, millions of memories, God bless you“One wrote.” The world will never have another Kobe Bryant. “