Kobe died in helicopter crash

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EMOTIONS HIT DONCIC, HARDAWAY, CARLISLE HARD IN FIRST GAME AFTER KOBE’S DEATH
https://www.mavs.com/kobes-fire-and-fight-remembered/

Owner Mark Cuban was seated courtside before the game and was asked about the Mavericks’ decision to never have a player wear No. 24 again.

Cuban said he consulted with Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Terry, Shawn Marion and others before making the decision.

Cuban also said that decision would not impact any decision in the future about retiring the No. 24 jersey of Mark Aguirre, should the franchise ever decide to do so.

Bryant’s No. 24 will not hang in the rafters. It just won’t be worn anymore.