Kobe Bryant Statue To Be Unveiled Outside Crypto.com Arena In February
Kobe Bryant‘s long-awaited statue finally has a release date — the Lakers legend’s wife, Vanessa
just announced the five-time champion’s tribute will be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on a special date — 2/8/24.
“Since arriving in the city and joining the Lakers organization, he felt at home here playing in the City of Angels.””On behalf of the Lakers, my daughters and me, I am so honored that right in the center of Los Angeles, in front of the place known as ‘The House That Kobe Built,’ we are going to unveil a statue so that his legacy can be celebrated forever.”
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Feb. 2, 2024 is truly symbolic — Kobe wore Nos. 8 and 24 during his Hall of Fame career … and his daughter, Gigi, donned No. 2 throughout her time on the court.There are rumblings Gigi may be honored in some capacity as well … although renderings of the project have not been released.
Kobe will join fellow Lakers superstars like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal and more … who have gotten their own statues outside the venue in years past.
Kobe and Gigi tragically died in a helicopter crash in Jan. 2020 … and fans have been wanting a permanent tribute outside the arena for years.
The ceremony — which will take place before the Lakers host the Denver Nuggets — will undoubtedly be an emotional one.