Boyz II Men sang the National Anthem at the first Lakers game since Kobe Bryant's death.
When asked what their favorite memory of Kobe was, Wanya recalled a charity basketball game in Philadelphia before the athlete was signed to the Lakers.
"I think it would be playing at the celebrity basketball game in Philly. He was doing all those tricks, before he got signed," Wanya shared."He was doing all those street basketball tricks. The whole game was fast breaks." With Shawn adding,"This was right before the draft and, being from Philly, the hype was all about him. So we were honored enough, or privileged enough, to play with him in a charity basketball game. I don't think I've played basketball since."
Previously Boyz II Men, along with Alicia Keys, also delivered a powerful and meaningful performance of their 1991 hit,entire 20-year NBA career and was an icon in the Lakers organization, winning five championships. Friday's game began with Usher singing"Amazing Grace." A cellist also played "Hallelujah" while a video montage of Kobe talking about his love of basketball, his family and his legacy played on the screens. Kobe's wife, Vanessa, took to Instagram shortly after the "There is no #24 without #2. ❤️#GirlDaddy #DaddysGirl #MyBabies ❤️❤️ #OurAngels," she captioned her post.
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