He inspired my niece to play basketball: Akshay on Kobe's demise

Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra on Monday condoled the demise of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. "What you've done for so many kids including my niece whom you inspired to play basketball every day of her childhood, may you both comfort each other in Heaven," Akshay wrote. "Kobe...was my first real introduction to the NBA," Priyanka wrote.