The entire tribute ceremony to Kobe Bryant. There were nine beams of light on the court and the team rand the bell nine times tonight in remembrance of the nine lives lost in the helicopter crash. The team also honored Kobe with a 33 second moment of silence, which was his Lower Merion number. | NBC Sports Philadelphia

It’s been one week since the world lost Kobe Bryant — here’s how we paid tribute to the basketball legend | NowThis

Kobe Bryant Wins The 1997 NBA Slam Dunk Contest as a ROOKIE! 😱 | Open Court

#24for24 - Eighteen-Year-Old Rookie Kobe Bryant electrified the 1997 NBA Slam Dunk Contest on the heels of his 31-point performance in the Rookie Challenge earlier in the day. The Dunk Contest was packed with basketball greats and celebrities on hand including Kobe’s good friend and former prom date, Brandy. Kobe narrowly advanced to the final round of the contest by just one point. Kobe was the first to go for the final round scoring 49 points of 50 that was impossible for the others to catch.

One of the best scorers in the history of the NBA, Kobe Bryant has dazzled crowds with endless highlights & championship plays. Take a look at the 10 best plays from the career of this future hall of famer! #ThisIsWhyWePlay | NBA Philippines