The Lakers were scheduled to play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, but the game was postponed after the helicopter crash on Sunday in which Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and seven other people were killed.
The team has also set aside two seats for Kobe and his daughter.
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Each of the players will have a special patch on their jerseys to honor their fellow Laker.
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The Lakers will hold a pregame ceremony Friday night for Bryant before tipoff against the Portland Trail Blazers and will continue to honor him throughout the game, KABC-TV said.
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