Today sees the world at large say goodbye to Kobe Bryant – the legendary NBA icon.

As widely reported, the retired basketball star and 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash on January 26th; a accident that also claimed the lives of seven others.

Now, after being laid to rest in a private funeral two weeks ago, a public memorial is taking place at the Staples Center – an arena he called home during his lengthy stint as a Laker.

With tributes from family and friends anticipated, watch the live stream of the ceremony in full below…

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