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The Los Angeles Clippers, where he was an executive, confirmed the death on Wednesday, saying the 14-time NBA all-star passed away peacefully with his wife Karen by his side.
The sold-out crowd in downtown Los Angeles roared with approval when James made the highly-anticipated shot to reach 40,000 points and gave him a standing ovation when he went to the bench at the next break.
The shoes, worn by one of basketball's greatest players in the clinching games of his six career NBA Finals championships, became the second highest price achieved for Michael Jordan sports memorabilia.
The inaugural events will be held at Girideepam in Kottayam on July 24.
James, who entered the game needing 36 points to break Abdul-Jabbar’s record of 38,387, sent the sold-out crowd into a frenzy when the shot splashed through the net to etch his name into the history books.
Celebration and relief reverberated through the tight-knit world of US women's basketball whose members had rallied for her release for months.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed surprise at the public remarks from Blinken. Russia has cautioned the US that such discussions are best conducted in private.
Stewart, with blood streaming from his eye, had to be held back by multiple staff members as he attempted to confront James on several occasions.
Ranveer will work with the NBA to help grow the league's profile in India throughout its landmark 75th anniversary season in 2021-22.
Only 250 watches were made and only three in rose gold, the firm said. Nicknamed the Black Mamba, Bryant's signature appears on the back of the watch.
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