PISTONSDetroit Pistons honor Kobe Bryant before game with CavaliersThe Detroit NewsThe Detroit Pistons honored Kobe Bryant, who died the day before in a helicopter crash, before taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on January 27, 2020. Bryant's 13-year old daughter, Gianna, was among those who died in the crash as well.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDetroit Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem breaks into tears during a pregame interview about Kobe Bryant whom he represented when Tellem was a player agent.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons' Thon Maker, Andre Drummond and Louis King wear Nos. 8 and 24 jerseys in memory of Kobe Bryant, who wore those two numbers while playing in the NBA.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons' Andre Drummond and teammates wear Nos. 8 and 24 jerseys in memory of Kobe Bryant before Detroit's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons' Reggie Jackson holds onto the ball for an 8-second backcourt violation in memory of Kobe Bryant when he wore the No. 8 jersey at the start of the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons' Louis King attacks the basket with Cavaliers' Alfonzo McKinnie defending in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond bring the ball up court in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsCavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. lays up a shot in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsCavaliers' Dante Exum works around Pistons' Svi Mykhailiuk, looking for a penalty, in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons' Louis King's shot is blocked by Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsCavaliers' Dante Exum works around Pistons' Langston Galloway in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons head coach Dwane Casey calls to the team in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsCavaliers' Dante Exum shoes, marked with 'RIP Mamba' during the game against the Pistons.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons' Svi Mykhailiuk drives to the basket in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsCavaliers head coach and former University of Michigan basketball coach John Beilein paces the sideline in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons' Then Maker pulls down a rebound in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons' Reggie Jackson attacks the basket, putting up a shot in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons' Andre Drummond puts up a floater in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsCavaliers' Tristan Thompson puts up a shot and a bucket over Pistons' Andre Drummond in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsPistons' Andre Drummond works against Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsA billboard in memory of deceased Kobe Bryant, whose death at age 41 in a helicopter crash has stunned the sports world, on southbound I-75 in Troy, Michigan on January 27, 2020,Daniel Mears, The Detroit News