To pay tribute to Kobe Bryant, NBA teams take 24-second and 8-second violations

NBA teams took turns in running out the shot clock during their respective games in honor of Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in California on Monday (Manila time).

To start their Sunday night games (US time), playing teams  took a 24-second and 8-second violation during the first possession of the match as tribute to the Black Mamba, who donned the jersey numbers 24 and 8 for the Los Angeles Lakers.

In the San Antonio versus Toronto match, each team dribbled out the 24-second shot clock for the 41-year-old legend.

Meanwhile, in the Atlanta versus Washington matchup, both squads took an 8-second and 24-second violation.

The crowds recognized what it meant and started shouting Kobe's name.

Here are some of the videos of teams who paid their respects to the Greatest of All Time (GOAT).

24 for 24

At the beginning of today's game, we shared a moment with the @Raptors to honor Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/uHdYgUT0Vs

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) January 27, 2020

The Hawks and @washwizards took 8 second and 24 second violations to honor Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/ty7rZgyjFn

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 26, 2020

Bigger than basketball.

Rest In Peace, 24 ???? pic.twitter.com/oL4ERWEx4m

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 26, 2020

We lost a legend today.

2??4?? x 8??#RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/c8E2lk6Fnz

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 27, 2020

Bigger than basketball.

For 2??4?? pic.twitter.com/0TEaWESZuo

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 26, 2020

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???? ???????????? ????????. ????#RIPMAMBA pic.twitter.com/4gFefGCFei

— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 26, 2020

a moment to remember a legend pic.twitter.com/nPuL6dVjub

— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 26, 2020

Bryant died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas in Los Angeles, California along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others on board.

Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa and daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri. — LA, GMA News