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- A second statue of Kobe Bryant, this time with daughter Gianna, will be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena.
- The unveiling ceremony is set for Friday, with public access starting Saturday morning.
- The date of the unveiling holds special significance, aligning with Kobe and Gianna’s jersey numbers.
- Shams Charania, an NBA Insider, names Kobe Bryant as his greatest of all time (GOAT).
Los Angeles Honors Kobe and Gianna Bryant with New Statue
Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna will be commemorated with a new statue outside the Crypto.com Arena, celebrating their legacy and the deep bond they shared.
The statue, which captures the father-daughter duo, is set to be revealed in a private ceremony on Friday, with fans being able to visit from Saturday morning. The unveiling date is poignant, reflecting the jersey numbers of Kobe (8 and 24) and Gianna (2) through the date August 2, 2024. This statue is the second in a series of three planned to honor Kobe Bryant’s impact on basketball and the Los Angeles community.
Amidst the ongoing debate over the greatest basketball player of all time, NBA Insider Shams Charania has voiced his opinion, placing Kobe Bryant at the top of his list. Charania’s choice reflects the personal impact and real-time moments that Kobe delivered to fans around the world.
