On January 26, 2020, the world stopped as news of a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, was reported. Amongst the nine victims who did not survive the tragic incident were retired Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.
The NBA community was at a loss for words as most players and fans could not fathom the thought that they would never see the “Black Mamba” sitting courtside with his daughter enjoying being a “Girl Dad” again. As a tribute to Bryant, several teams opted for 24-second shot clock violations to pay homage to his retired No. 24 jersey.
