‘The House That Kobe Built’: The Lakers Unveil Kobe Bryant Statue

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A five-time NBA champion for his beloved LA Lakers, Kobe spent his entire 20-year career hooping for the storied franchise. A dual two-time Finals MVP was a notable jewel in the crown of his Tinseltown tenure, and another one was his impressive mark on the sneaker community. Spanning across 11 signature Nike models, Kobes sneaker catalogue continues to remain popular on the NBA circuit adidas models, Kobe’s sneaker catalogue continues to remain popular on the NBA circuit.

Thursday held special significance for the statue unveiling, as it was chosen in honour of the numerology associated with Kobe. The date, 2/8/24, represents two numbers Kobe wore during his Los Angeles Lakers career. Importantly, the number 2 also pays tribute to Kobe’s daughter, Gigi, who wore the number on her jersey. Kobe and Gianna Bryant were tragically killed in a helicopter crash in January 2020, but their legacies live on.

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