Watch: Cleveland Cavaliers honor Kobe Bryant with 24-second violation

DETROIT — The Cleveland Cavaliers paid homage to NBA legend Kobe Bryant during Monday night's game against the Detroit Pistons.

The Cavs started the game with a 24-second shot clock violation. Bryant wore No. 24 when he played for the Lakers.

Detroit then had an 8-second backcourt violation, which is another number Bryant wore during his career.

Bryant died tragically in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

He was 41-years-old.

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