Lede analysis

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By Donna Baeck

A recent CNN article published on Saturday describes the emotional pregame ceremony at the Staples Center before the first Lakers game since Kobe Bryant’s passing.

 The lede works for the article because it includes the 'who, what, when and where'. The 'who'- the Lakers fans, the 'what'- commemorating Bryant’s career, the 'when'- Friday night and 'where'- Staples Center. Every lede must include each part because it provides the readers the most necessary details of the article.
Another strong aspect of the lede is that it relays the grief and sorrow that was felt in the atmosphere of the arena. It includes the detail of a somber cello performance playing in the background as Lakers watched the video tribute.

The lede also mentions who Bryant was. It includes the detail that he was not only a basketball star but also a husband and father to four daughters. Not only is this helpful information to readers who may not know who Bryant was but also emphasizes the loss in his family.

 The lede is able to summarize the article in just one sentence with all the necessary details. It could have mentioned Lebron James’ tribute to Bryant during the ceremony based on the article’s title but it keeps the focus on the Lakers fans present for the ceremony. 

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