Videos Kobe Bryant death: Neymar dedicates PSG goal to NBA legend After dedicating his second goal against Lille to Kobe Bryant, Neymar paid tribute to the Los Angeles Lakers icon, who died on Sunday. Team Sportstar 27 January, 2020 09:37 IST Team Sportstar 27 January, 2020 09:37 IST Neymar has paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after the basketball icon was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar scored twice as the Ligue 1 leader ran out 2-0 victor over Lille, and dedicated his second goal to Bryant by holding up two fingers on one hand and four on the other – Bryant having worn the number 24 jersey for the Los Angeles Lakers.Following the final whistle, Neymar – a basketball fan – hailed Bryant's impact, stating his death is a sad moment for the entire world of sport.READ | NBA legend Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna killed in helicopter crash"I looked at the messages at half-time," Neymar told Canal+. "This is a time of immense sadness for the world of sport and for all of us, not just basketball fans."I knew him and I made this celebration to pay tribute to him. I hope he rests in peace."Bryant won five NBA championships and made 18 NBA All-Star teams during a 20-year stint with the Lakers. PV Sindhu wins historic bronze for India at Tokyo Olympics Wrestling in Tokyo Olympics: Vinesh Phogat - athlete profile Tokyo’s Olympic rings draw crowds despite rising Covid cases Kamalpreet Kaur qualifies for discus final Read more stories on Videos. More Videos 'Really special moment', says Bermuda's first Olympic gold winner Flora Duffy USA Olympic Champion Kalisz says winning gold is a "weird feeling" Meet India's newest Olympian - boxer Lovlina Borgohain Ariarne Titmus: Even ‘The Terminator’ cries sometimes The Naomi Osaka-Simone Biles effect - Tokyo psychologist on duo's mental health impact Simone Biles explains decision to withdraw from Olympic gymnastic events, mental health concerns Simone Biles' USA faltered through its gymnastics qualifications - A sign of things to come? Tokyo 2020: Japan's Horigome crowned first male skateboarding champion