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Kobe Bryant honored by Raptors and Spurs as they let 24-second shot clock run out at the start of their game

The NBA world mourned the loss of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday.

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  • Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. His 13-year-old daughter Gianna also died in the crash.
  • The Raptors and Spurs honored Bryant's passing on Sunday, letting the 24-second shot clock run out to start their game after the opening tip.
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The NBA world was shocked on Sunday by the death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant , who passed away in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

After initial speculation that the league might cancel the games set to tip-off on Sunday, the NBA moved forward with things as scheduled . With players and fans still with heavy hearts in the wake of the sudden, tragic news, tributes to Bryant poured in from across the world .

After winning the opening tip of Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, the Toronto Raptors let the 24-second shot clock run out to start the game in honor of Kobe, who wore no. 24 through the latter half of his career with the Lakers.

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As the clock ran out, fans in San Antonio chanted Kobe's name.

When the Spurs took possession after the shot-clock violation, they did the same.

Bryant's tragic death comes just a day after he had been passed by LeBron James for third place on the NBA all-time scoring list.

"Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames," Bryant wrote on Twitter , in congratulations to James' accomplishment. "Much respect my brother #33644."

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He was 41 years old.

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