'The house that Kobe built' honors NBA legend as Lakers return to Staples Center
“The first thing that come to mind, man, is all about family. And as I look around this arena, we’re all grieving, we’re all hurt, we’re all heartbroken,” James said. “But when we’re going through things like the best thing you can do is lean on the shoulders of your family.”
Two seats are pictured donned with roses in honor of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant at the Staples Center, ahead of the Lakers first game since the helicopter crash that killed the two and seven others on Sunday, Jan. 26.Hours before the game started, the Lakers tweeted a statement and several photos honoring Bryant:"We’ve been through our ups and been through our downs. I think the most important part is that we all stayed together throughout.
Jessica Samuelson, from North Hollywood, customized a pair of Converse high tops that were purple with yellow laces. Her two sons were obsessed with the basketball star. A Lakers season ticket holder for almost 25 years, Samuelson and her husband expected Friday’s game to be unlike any other."I think it’s going to be good to start the healing process,” she said. “I have a three-pack of tissue in my bag. I know they’ll probably all be used.
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