Kobe Bryant and Gigi’s Legacy in Jeopardy? Wife Vanessa Appeals Fans for Help as Mamba Tribute Threatens to Vanish

It’s been 3 years since his untimely demise. But, the legacy and the name of Kobe Bryant continue to live on. Whether it be player tributes, various anecdotes, or iconic murals, his presence remains. Moreover, one person in particular remains rooted in preserving the Black Mamba‘s legacy. His wife Vanessa. But, as it so happens, the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s wife needs the fans’ help. Due to one particular tribute being in jeopardy, the 41-year-old has turned to the NBA fandom.

Throughout the country, and especially in LA, Kobe has gotten many tributes through the years. While the Lakers finally look ready to unveil Bean’s statue, his murals adorn many a wall in the region. But, one such wall seems to be in danger.

Preserving the legacy of Kobe Bryant

Earlier in the year, Vanessa unveiled an entire court in honor of Kobe and Gianna alongside Trae Young. But one particular mural appears to be in jeopardy. Even though it is among the first to come into existence for the two, it holds a special place in the hearts of basketball, especially Kobe, fans.

With news of the mural’s removal being imminent, Vanessa took to her Instagram in her bid to save it. On her IG story, Mrs. Bryant had a simple message. “Please sign this petition to save this beautiful Kobe & Gianna Mural. Thank you.”

In such a scenario, Vanessa’s plea seems genuine. In the bid to preserve the 5x NBA champion’s legacy, the entire basketball fandom might have to come together. As it stands, the current scenario isn’t ideal for the mural’s chances.

Why is Kobe Bryant’s mural being taken down?

As the story goes, the mural came to be a few days after the helicopter crash. Covering the entire one-story building wall, it depicts the two standing in the clouds with basketball jerseys and angel wings surrounding them. While on the wall of a Hardcore Fitness gym on Pico Boulevard, it is just about half a mile away from the former Staples Center.

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Due to the landlord’s demands, the mural might be taken down in place of an advertisement. Even though the gym owner Cecilia Moran has firmly said no to the idea, the cause is an inevitability. If not taken down by the end of the year, the landlord plans to forcibly remove the depiction. But Cecilia plans to not follow through with the landlord’s instructions. As a result, the petition has come into existence.

So, Vanessa wants the world of basketball to come together. While this is the first, it might not be the last. As a result, cutting off the idea at the head might be the best course of action for basketball fans.

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