Staples Center Will Be Packed For Kobe And Gianna Memorial

Feb 24, 2020 by apost team

Thousands of fans are about to pack the Kobe and Gianna memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles today. The demand for tickets to the event was extremely high, so a high turnout is also expected. The memorial will begin at 10 a.m. PST. 

The capacity of the Staples Center holds 20,000 people and expected attendees include Kobe's family, friends, and those from the NBA community. This doesn't include the thousands of fans who bought tickets and will be attending. 

The Staples Center was where Kobe had played for The Lakers for over 20 years, so the venue suited the ocassion. 

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The official event website has stated that streets around the building will be closed due to security and traffic control. This protocol follows that of the Michael Jackson and Nipsey Hussle, who also had their memorials at the Staples Center. 

It's still not clear to say who exactly will speak at the memorial, as there are many people from Kobe's personal and NBA family that have kind regards to voice. 

Kobe and Gianna Bryant were two of nine victims to lose their lives in a helicopter crash on January, 26th. 

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe's wife posted on her Instagram account after the tragedy:

"We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe -- the amazing father of our children; and my beautiful, sweet Gianna -- a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful daughter, and amazing sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Capri."

The livestream for the memorial will start at 9:30 a.m. PST.

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