News Kobe and Gianna Bryant tragedy: How Lakers and NBA have struggled to cope with losing an icon January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 Mark Medina, USA TODAY Comments Off on Kobe and Gianna Bryant tragedy: How Lakers and NBA have struggled to cope with losing an icon The Los Angeles Lakers anticipate shedding more tears and feeling more grief during the one-year anniversary of Kobe and Gianna Bryant's passing.