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NBA commissioner Adam Silver releases statement following the passing of Kobe Bryant

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement Sunday regarding the passing of Kobe Bryant. The NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.

“For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning.  He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary:  five NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, 18 NBA All-Star selections, and two Olympic gold medals.  But he will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver

He was generous with the wisdom he acquired and saw it as his mission to share it with future generations of players, taking special delight in passing down his love of the game to Gianna.

We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Vanessa, and their family, the Lakers organization and the entire sports world.

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While actress Nambitha Ben-Mazwi has been applauded for nailing her role as Shaqueesha on The Queen, she’s admitted the role helps her push boundaries.

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi

As her character is set to take to crazier and darker sights, Nambitha assured viewers they were in for an emotional ride. In an Instagram post, the actress said she appreciated the love and support she received from viewers, and said her character was going to surprise them even more. Read more

Source: news365 Naija