根據外媒報導，稍早的直升機空難事件，Kobe當時正要搭機前往Mamba Academy進行一場籃球練習，不幸的是直升機在途中發生事故，機上五名乘客全數罹難。

據最新消息指出，他的女兒Gigi也在機上，另外幾名乘客則是另一位球員以及球員家長。

Sources: Kobe Bryant was on his way to a travel basketball game with his daughter Gianna when the helicopter crashed. Those aboard the helicopter also included another player and parent.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 26, 2020