Jimmy Fallon shares story about meeting Kobe Bryant at a party and going on a beer run in touching tribute to the Lakers legend

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Athletes and celebrities alike are sharing their memories of Kobe Bryant in the wake of his sudden death.

Late-night host Jimmy Fallon shared an anecdote of his own on Monday night, describing the first time he and Bryant met at a party as their careers were just starting off in Los Angeles.

Bryant volunteered to go on a beer run and invited Fallon to join, leading to a comical misadventure that would become a story they'd share for years.

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Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died on Sunday in a helicopter crash just outside of Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others on board.

In the wake of Bryant's sudden passing, fans, former players, and others close to Bryant have been sharing their memories of the 20-year NBA veteran.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: 5 things about the NFL that football fans may not knowSee Also:Dwyane Wade cried in an Instagram video about Kobe Bryant's death, saying it feels like a 'bad dream that you just want to wake up from'Kobe Bryant created his 'Black Mamba' alter-ego as a way to get through the lowest point of his career12 major NBA records that are still held by Kobe Bryant

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