In a request for Kobe Bryant memories, some fans expressed themselves through poetry. That poem was made into a film that earned him an Academy Award, a Sports Emmy and an Annie Award. Bryant, 41, died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday morning, along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others. The Times asked readers to write in with their favorite memories of Bryant. —Sydney Liu, San FranciscoThoughts of Kobe BryantKobe Bryant...My favorite player of all timeKobe Bryant...

Source: Los Angeles Times January 27, 2020 20:15 UTC