Monument in honor of Kobe Bryant will be inaugurated on February 8, 2024, a date that alludes to the numbers used by the orange ball star during his career
the tributes to Kobe Bryant they don’t stop. After dying in a tragic helicopter crash in January 2020, the former player will win a statue in front of Crypto.com Arenamarried Los Angeles Lakers, a team he defended throughout his career. The inauguration of the monument will be on February 8, 2024, a date that alludes to the numbers he wore during his years playing. The news was revealed this Thursday, 24, by Vanessa Bryantwidow of the ace of the orange ball.
“Kobe played for the Lakers for all 20 years. Ever since he arrived in town, he’s felt right at home. On behalf of myself, my daughters, and the Lakers, I am honored to announce that we will be unveiling, right in downtown Los Angeles, in front of what is known as “the house that Kobe Built”a statue for his legacy to be celebrated forever,” said Vanessa.
The Black Mamba will be the seventh basketball player to be honored with a statue in the Lakers arena. Before Kobe, Elgin Baylor, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jerry West It is Chick Hearn monuments were also erected in their honor.
Rob Pelinkavice president of operations for the Lakers, believes the Kobe Bryant statue will bring new energy to the arena. “Kobe’s transcendent spirit will always be in our hearts, inspiring us every day. And now, with the unveiling of this beautiful and powerful statue, we will have his physical presence as well. A place in the hallowed ground that Kobe created where we can come together and honor this incredible man.”he said.
Kobe Bryant died at the age of 41 after a tragic helicopter accident in January 2020. In addition to him, eight other people also passed away, including his daughter, Giannain the tragedy that happened in Calabasasat California.
Source: sportbuzz
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