The late Kobe Bryant will be honored with the Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award.The basketball legend - who tragically died in January, aged 41, when his private helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California, killing him and eight other people, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna - will be recognized posthumously after being selected by the award committee.He has been chosen thanks to 'his legacy of philanthropy, community building and inspiration that extended beyond the basketball court'.