Kobe Bryant br to Be Honored br at the Super Bowl Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, br Gianna, were among nine people who lost their br lives over the weekend in a helicopter crash. To honor the NBA icon's memory, Super Bowl producers are organizing a tribute. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed br the news in his annual pre-Super Bowl br press conference on Wednesday. He revealed they will also honor br Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Chris Doleman.