The world mourns over the death of the 'Mamba'...!

The Los Angeles Lakers Postpone Their First Game After Kobe Bryant's Death

The NBA postponed Tuesday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. The news comes in the wake of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, on Sunday, January 26.

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant

Our thoughts are with his wife Vanessa at this time

NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Started To Use Helicopters Because He Wanted To Spend More Time With His Daughters

As news broke of the deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant in a helicopter crash, the world reacted with widespread grief. The city of Los Angeles and the basketball community were especially devastated by the news.

The NBA took the commendable step to postpone the upcoming game of Bryant's former team, the Lakers, on Tuesday against the Clippers. This game would have come just two days after Bryant's passing.

The NBA makes official the game's postponement

The NBA mourns Kobe Bryant

NBA players across the league showed emotion on Sunday as they learned of the tragic death of one of the sport's all-time legends and idols. Some even learned of the news mid-game.

Users on social media called for the postponement of NBA games on Sunday, the day of the helicopter crash, and Monday, but Tuesday's Lakers-Clippers game is the first that is officially postponed.

Kobe Bryant (1978-2020), Gianna Bryant (2006-2020)

The two Bryants and seven other people died in the tragic helicopter crash. Kobe was 41 and Gianna was just 13. They've remained in the world's thoughts since the news broke. Public tributes and official ceremonies will follow soon.