January 26 was the date of the tragic loss of an NBA legend. He died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, along with his daughter Gianna and 7 other people. Even though I'm not a fan of sports, it's an absolute shock to hear about the passing of one of the most iconic basketball players of all time. Our hearts go out to their families, friends, and sports fans at this difficult time.

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