Los Angeles will host a public memorial Feb. 24 at Staples Center for Kobe Bryant and eight others killed last month in a helicopter crash, two sources familiar with the event told The Times on Thursday. People converged for a week after the fatal crash, gathering at L.A. Live and Staples Center — where the Laker became a basketball legend — to grieve. On Friday before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Lakers put on an emotional tribute at Staples Center led by LeBron James. Staples Center has previously hosted memorials for artists Michael Jackson and Nipsey Hussle. The memorial will fall between two Lakers home games, one against the Boston Celtics and another against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 06, 2020 20:37 UTC