Kobe Bryant Coverage

Vanessa Bryant wishes Kobe and Gigi were here to see Lakers win title
As the Los Angeles Lakers became NBA champions Sunday night, there were two people whose presence was especially missed.

Vanessa Bryant urges government to pass Helicopter Safety Act
Vanessa's husband, Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, lost their lives in January alongside seven other people in a helicopter crash.

Kobe Bryant to be honored with Emmy Governors Award
The basketball legend will be recognized posthumously after being selected by the award committee.

Vanessa Bryant seeks hundreds of millions in death of Kobe Bryant
Vanessa Bryant is now seeking damages from the helicopter company and the pilot's estate. to help cover the cost of losing her loved ones.

NC man creates custom casket honoring Kobe Bryant's life
Collins' company, Glorious Custom Designs, is known for making designer caskets, with photos and messages to loved ones to remain buried with them. His tribute to Bryant includes the Los Angeles skyline, the Lakers' basketball court and photos of each person who died on the helicopter.

Bladen County man creates custom casket honoring Kobe Bryant's life
A professional custom casket designer from NC created this beautiful tribute to Kobe Bryant's life. The casket took three days to design and includes a silhouette of the Los Angeles skyline, sparkling around the borders, with a model Lakers' basketball court on top. One side represents the city of Philadelphia, where Bryant was from. The number 24 and several MVP trophies are included in the design.

Mural by Raleigh artist pays respect to Kobe Bryant, daughter
As news of Kobe Bryant's death spread, it hit everyone differently. Some took to social media to post their condolences. One Raleigh man pulled out his paint and started a mural.

Kobe Bryant's 'Dear Basketball' can now be viewed free online
Bryant wrote and narrated the Oscar-winning short back in 2017.

Kobe Bryant inspired sick teen to keep fighting
When Stephen Tyson met his idol by chance at a restaurant in Texas in 2002 at age 19, Bryant had no idea Tyson was dealing with cystic fibrosis and was desperately in need of a double lung transplant.

Sky 5 pilots discuss flying in bad weather
The helicopter that crashed Sunday with Kobe Bryant and eight other people on board, killing everyone, had received approval to fly even though weather conditions were worse than usual standards for flying.

Authorities detail investigation into helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 8 others
The National Transportation Safety Board discusses its investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, including his daughter Gianna.

Wake Forest man treasures memento from chance meeting with Kobe Bryant
When Stephen Tyson met his idol by chance at a restaurant in Texas in 2002 at age 19, Bryant had no idea Tyson was dealing with cystic fibrosis and was desperately in need of a double lung transplant.

Ovies: Impact of Kobe Bryant's death
WRALSportsFan and 99.9 The Fan's Joe Ovies joined WRAL-TV to discuss the impact on the sports world and on those outside of sports.

NBC Special Report: Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash
NBA star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash Sunday, multiple outlets, including ESPN, said.