US: Thousands attend LA memorial for Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Thousands of people are expected at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for a tribute to basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who died in a helicopter crash last month. "The whole city is out, everybody from all types of, from different walks of life is out here to celebrate him and celebrate his life," says Terry Ly, a Lakers fan. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES