";s:4:"text";s:10647:"Kobe Bryant's daughter Gianna also killed in helicopter crash. Incredible Blanket Puts Humans In A Deep Sleep, Melting Stress Away. If we embrace all the positive aspects of Bryant’s playing career, we should also recognize the negative ones. Selfish. During his time in office, the president has restricted transgender people from serving in the military, opposed the Equality Act — a bill that would have ensured federal protections for LGBTQ+ people and revoked protections for transgender students in schools. Thanks for the memories. Nothing needs to be said for one of the greatest performances of all time. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Sunday morning that five people were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. One of the prettiest poster dunks ever seen, it wasn’t enough that he dribbled the ball behind the back to get the necessary room to set up the dunk. Following their divorce, Benson continued an interior decorating business called Gayle Bird Interiors, Ltd.[10][13], In the first ten years, Gayle and her then-husband Thomas Bird, renovated one hundred properties. [44][45][46], While married, Gayle and Tom Benson funded the construction of the Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, which opened on campus on September 1, 2008. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski later said Kobe and Gianna were on the helicopter, as well as another player and parent. “Prior to politics, he supported gays, lesbians, the LGBQIA+ community.” (She misstated the initialism — removing the “T” that stands for the transgender community.). Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden over Trump. He married Nellie M. Rhea 13 MAR 1914 in Carroll Co., Arkansas, daughter of Rhea and Nealie. With a spot in the Finals on the line, Bryant was in top form against the Suns. Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time, but it wasn’t because of his three-point shooting. In Game 4 of the 2000 NBA Finals, Shaquille O’Neal fouled out of the game in overtime. The Lakers were in full rebuild mode and losing a lot of games to retain their first-round picks. “My father has always supported all of you,” she said to applause from the audience. The Lakers would go on to record a 16-1 playoff record that year, which has yet to be equaled. Mr. James Allen Gentry was born May 31, 1934 in Okolona, Arkansas to parents; Ruby and Alberta Gentry. 2 team in the West in the seven-seconds-or-less Phoenix Suns. Grennell, appointed by Trump as acting Director of National Intelligence, was the first gay person appointed by a sitting president to a position in his Cabinet. As of 2020, Alvin Gentry has an estimated net worth of $5 million. The Lakers were only up one with 2:13 left in the game. Gayle Marie LaJaunie Bird Benson (born January 26, 1947) is an American billionaire, businesswoman and sports franchise owner.. He sacrificed a playoff series to make a point, a point he denied on TNT, but the controversy still remains. Kobe Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter was also killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning that claimed the life of the legendary basketball player. The San Antonio Spurs were the best defensive team in the league and entered the series with homecourt advantage, but Bryant was not going to be denied in 2001. While Kobe’s oldest daughter, Natalia, plays volleyball, Gianna was an emerging basketball player and had an amazing highlight video. For Bryant, however, a great five-game stretch was the standard. At 7-6, Yao Ming was a center who didn’t have many challengers. If you don’t think that this contributed to Dwight Howard’s disdain for Kobe, you’re more naïve than Lakers management, who thought it could retain Howard after the fiasco in 2013. [17], Tom Benson had planned on bequeathing the voting stock shares of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans to his daughter Renee Benson, grandson Ryan Benson LeBlanc, and granddaughter Rita Benson LeBlanc. It’s one thing to compete against your idols. [47][48], In January 2012, Benson and her husband were awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for their service to Catholic Church by Pope Benedict XVI. The Los Angeles Times says the crash occurred shortly before 10 a.m. near Las Virgenes Road, south of Agoura Road. Up five with 35 seconds to go, he hit an impossible fade-away over Grant Hill to stick the dagger in Phoenix. The helicopter crashed into the hills in Calabasas amid foggy conditions. He was the son of 2. After dropping the first game against the gritty Pistons, the Lakers were in danger of dropping to 0-2 for the series. [38][39][40] They married on October 29, 2004, in San Antonio. He loved to hunt, tell … The result: getting blown out by 31 points. Up 2-1 in the series, the Lakers were down to the Suns by one with 6.1 seconds left. A. Gentry Ayers was born 6 OCT 1895 in , and died 30 NOV 1960. Not only did he erase a 10-point deficit with 2:16 left in the game, but he hit the game-deciding jumper with 31 seconds left and iced the game from the free throw line. Not one to pass up the chance to throw a little salt on the wound, Bryant gave Suns head coach Alvin Gentry a little parting gift after sending Phoenix home. Only Kobe. [16], Benson is one of ten female NFL owners, including Sheila Ford Hamp (Detroit Lions), Kim Pegula (Buffalo Bills), Carol Davis (Oakland Raiders), Denise DeBartolo York (San Francisco 49ers), Amy Adams Strunk (Tennessee Titans), Virginia Halas McCaskey (Chicago Bears), Janice McNair (Houston Texans), Jody Allen (Seattle Seahawks), and Dee Haslam (Cleveland Browns). [7], She was born Gayle Marie LaJaunie, the daughter of Francis J. LaJaunie (January 5, 1924 – July 18, 2010), and Marie Folse LaJaunie (1924-May 30, 2010). An entire month of incredible scoring performances in February 2003? We are working with them to enable your sports experiences again as quickly as possible. The event, which was held Saturday and co-hosted by Richard Grennell — the current Republican National Committee advisor — was one of Tiffany Trump’s first solo outings for her father’s 2020 re-election campaign. You can take that to the bank, Ruben “Kobe Stopper” Patterson. [52][53], In 2015 the Benson family gave $20 million for cancer care and research. Let’s start at the beginning, though. … — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 26, 2020. [35][36][37], She has been married three times. From his incredible athleticism to his otherworldly work ethnic and insatiable drive to win, the "Black Mamba” struck fear in his opponents and gained the favor of many fans during his exceptional career.In no particular order, here are 24 great (and not-so-great) moments that are classic Kobe Bryant. Jim was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He outscored an entire team by himself. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. That was a point Tiffany Trump reiterated: “My dad doesn’t look at someone … based on who you love. Following the death of her husband, Tom Benson, she became principal owner of the New Orleans Saints of the National … From his first marriage he is the father of daughter, Alexis Gentry. [24][25][26], Rodney Henry, former personal assistant to Tom Benson, filed a lawsuit accusing the New Orleans Saints and Gayle Benson of racism and violations of federal labor laws. The Los Angeles Lakers needed to win against the Trail Blazers to secure the Pacific Division and a higher seed going into the playoffs, but Portland was not going to go quietly into the night. Not a lot went right for the 2004 Lakers, but they were able to get to the NBA Finals with four future Hall of Famers in their roster. The 19th: Trump has gutted LGBTQ+ rights. Alvin and first wife ended in divorce just five years later. There should be love for all. Those aboard the helicopter also included another player and parent. Live Updates: 2020 presidential race revs up with Election Day less than two weeks away, L’Equipe hail Victor Lindelof and Alex Telles as Manchester United make PSG ‘unrecognisable’, 'Abraham Lincoln here': Joe Biden jabs Donald Trump for comparing himself to 16th president during debate exchange, Donald Trump Jr.: Joe Biden is ‘corrupted and compromised and America has to know it’, Notts County become latest non-league team to forfeit FA Cup tie due to Covid-19 outbreak. Alvin Gentry is an American professional basketball coach who most recently served at New Orleans Pelicans. [30][31][32], In July 2017, it was announced that Tom and Gayle Benson had finalized an agreement to buy a majority share of Dixie Brewing Co.[33] The company's brewery plant had been damaged and closed after Hurricane Katrina. [27][28][29] An NFL arbitrator ruled in favor of Henry and against the Saints on the labor complaint, awarding him overtime pay, a contractual payout for his dismissal, and attorney's fees. Even in high school this is a crazy achievement, and Bryant did it against grown men in the best league in the world. Never, EVER question Kobe Bryant’s toughness. TMZ reported that Kobe and Gianna were on their way to Mamba Academy in Thousand Oaks. Whatever you want to call him, there is no denying the impact he has had on sports in Los Angeles. He has married twice in his life. Sources: Kobe Bryant was on his way to a travel basketball game with his daughter Gianna when the helicopter crashed. The response to Tiffany Trump’s speech was swift: Santiago Mayer, the executive director of voting outreach group Voters of Tomorrow, called her “an entitled rich white girl who wants to pretend she knows (what) she’s talking about.”. Legend.Kobe Bryant has been called those words (and many more) in the 20 years he has been in the public eye. He was a five-time NBA champion, 18-time All-Star, two-time NBA Finals MVP and NBA MVP. Your email address will not be published. [49][50], In November 2012 Gayle Benson and her husband, Tom, donated $7.5 million towards the construction of Tulane University's Yulman Stadium. Tiffany Trump quickly became a trending topic on Twitter with users on the social media platform reacting to her speech. 8 and No. Bryant couldn’t leave the NBA without one more signature performance. [34][33] On August 7, 2018, Benson announced, with New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, that Dixie Brewery would open a distribution center at the old MacFrugal's Distribution Center in New Orleans East. The bloody scene in the ski town of Park City indicated that Keri (KC) McClanahan, 28, put up a desperate struggle before she was killed. 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