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- A second statue of Kobe Bryant, this time with daughter Gianna, to be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena.
- The unveiling ceremony is set for a private event on Friday, with public access starting Saturday.
- The date of the unveiling holds special significance, reflecting Kobe and Gianna’s jersey numbers.
- NBA Insider Shams Charania names Kobe Bryant as his greatest of all time (GOAT).
Remembering a Legend and His Legacy
The legacy of Kobe Bryant, the iconic Los Angeles Lakers player, continues to be honored with a new statue featuring him and his daughter Gianna.
Following the first statue’s reveal on February 8, the second in a series of three statues is set to be unveiled in a private ceremony later this week. This touching tribute captures the close bond between Kobe and Gianna, who tragically passed away together in a helicopter crash. The statue will be situated near the Los Angeles Kings’ monument and will be open to the public starting Saturday morning.
The timing of the unveiling is poignant, with the date August 2, 2024, chosen to reflect the jersey numbers of the father-daughter duo—Kobe’s No. 8 and 24, and Gianna’s No. 2. A third statue is anticipated to be revealed in the next NBA season, further commemorating Kobe’s impact on basketball and the Los Angeles community.
In related news, NBA Insider Shams Charania has expressed his personal view in the ongoing GOAT debate, naming Kobe Bryant as the greatest basketball player he has witnessed, highlighting the personal connection fans have with the athletes they grew up watching.
