The player was awarded the prize for contribution to the development of Los Angeles.

The legendary former Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant posthumously received the prestigious Emmy award, the official website of the American television Academy. Bryant awarded for contribution to the development of Los Angeles.

The award will be officially awarded to the player on July 18 on the 72nd Emmy awards.

“The television Academy is pleased to announce that basketball legend and philanthropist Kobe Bryant received an Emmy award,” — said in a statement.

Recall, January 26 private helicopter with Bryant on Board crashed in the mountains West of Los Angeles.

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