Lakers Held Emotional Tribute Ceremony for Kobe at First Game After His Passing

Fans honor Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant at an art installation wall in remembrance of Kobe and Gianna in the plaza across from Golden 1 Center prior to the Los Angeles Lakers Sacramento Kings basket ball game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Feb. 1, 2020. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

The Los Angeles Lakers held their first return game on Jan. 31 following the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna (Gigi), and seven others.

The NBA postponed their scheduled game against Los Angeles rival Clippers on Jan. 28. Millions of NBA fans around the world, along with NBA players, have mourned the tragedy since the accident on Jan. 26.