The death of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others in will stick with the sports world for a long time, and particularly the sports community in Los Angeles. On Wednesday night, the found various ways to honor both Bryants and the other victims as the city took a step forward in the grieving proce s.The Kings-Lightning game at Staples Center was the city's first sporting event since the tragedy and Bryant's absence was strongly felt inside the walls of the building in which he became a legend and basketball icon. There were a number of tributes to Kobe, who spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Lakers, throughout the night.Every player from the arrived at the arena wearing a Kobe jersey, while Artem Zub Jersey players from the honored Kobe and Gianna with shirts memorializing them both. LA Kings (@LAKings) joining the LA Kings in honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi. LA Kings (@LAKings) Kings captain took time to reflect on Kobe and Gianna, as well as the legacy that the Lakers legend left behind. . on the impact that Kobe Bryant had on the community and why he and his teammates all chose to wear the legend's jersey as they arrived to STAPLES Center. LA Kings (@LAKings) Then, as the teams took the ice, an emotional pregame ceremony honored all victims of the crash. LA Kings (@LAKings) Watch the full pregame ceremony as the LA Kings remembered Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and all of the victims from Sunday's tragedy LA Kings (@LAKings) Remembering our friend and legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna & all of those we lost. Aly sa Altobelli John Altobelli Keri Altobelli Christina Mauser Payton Chester Sarah Chester Ara Zobayan Gianna Bryant Kobe Bryant LA Kings (@LAKings) The Kings also wore special decals on the back of their helmets to pay tribute to Kobe and Gianna during the game. For Kobe. For Gigi. For all the lives lost on Sunday. LA Kings (@LAKings) Now, all eyes turn to the Lakers, who will host the at Staples Center on Friday night. It will be the team's first game since Kobe's pa sing, as Tuesday's Lakers-Clippers game was postponed out of respect to the grieving. Honoring Kobe's life and legacy will undoubtedly be a major emphasis of the night. Linus Ullmark Jersey