The Pelicans even gave the 'GOAT virtual fan' a shout-out on social media
Sandler will be playing an American basketball scout in a new film called Hustle
In his final game, Bryant and the LA Lakers took on Utah Jazz
Celebrities including actress Vanessa Hudgens and comedian Kevin Hart have also spoken out following the sad news of the NBA star's death
Around half a dozen shoppers can be seen hurling punches at the man in the shocking video
Mike Lanier, fondly known as the 'gentle giant' has passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer
He said he was a Hurricane Harvey refugee and even had a 14-year-old girlfriend
"But what does rebounding mean?"
Patrick Reincke attempted an incredibly tricky basketball shot live on air, and only went and nailed it.
An uplifting story of an exceptional man.