New York athletes react to death of Lakers legend Kobe BryantBryant was 41 years old1/26/2020, 9:00 PMDec 18, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Laker great Kobe Bryant waves to the crowd at the start of a ceremony at halftime to retire his two jersey numbers, 8 and 24 at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports / Robert Hanashiro