Students at Shenyang Sport University pose for a group picture with a portrait of Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of his final NBA game in 2016. Photo: Xinhua
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China’s love for Kobe Bryant shows other sports how to follow in his footsteps
- Star only grew in popularity after retirement and despite commercial success showed genuine interest in the country
- Tributes paid by Chinese fans and former Los Angeles Lakers teammates on social media show how beloved NBA champion was
Students at Shenyang Sport University pose for a group picture with a portrait of Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of his final NBA game in 2016. Photo: Xinhua