Kobe Bryant‘s legacy will live on forever. Whether it be on LeBron James‘ ring sleeve or Jayson Tatum‘s shooting arm, his influence is easy to spot everywhere. As more players try to embody his mentality, somewhere up above Bean will be happy to know that the game grew. Because that’s what truly mattered to him. In his last Instagram post, which has since become legendary, he sent the same message to James, ” Keep growing the game.” Recently, Vanessa Bryant, in an effort to uplift underserved athletes, reopened the Wilson Park court. The event saw a good crowd show up that included a 2x NBA All-Star.
As Vanessa deals with the loss of her husband and daughter as graciously as one could ever imagine, she has carried the mission forward. Whether it be her iconic speech honoring Kobe or her various efforts toward growing the game, she has kept the Black Mamba‘s legacy alive.
Kobe Bryant and Gigi Mural highlight Wilson Park re-opening
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With Trae Young in attendance, LA re-opened the court in Wilson Park in honor of Kobe and Gigi. As Vanessa was there to take in the scene, she penned down a letter to the City of Angels, and everyone who made the event possible.
A Kobe disciple himself, Young has modeled his tenacity and his clutch mentality after him. At the event, the star attraction was a brand-new mural for the two Bryants. In the Instagram post, Vanessa was careful to tag ‘sloe_motions’ for his incredible work on the art.
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Joining Vanessa and Young, was former LA Sparks star Lisa Leslie. The event, which came as a result of donations from everyone to the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, further highlighted the incredible work Vanessa is doing in the basketball world.
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Vanessa also thanked the $5.2 billion worth Body Armor for their long-standing collaboration that has made events such as these a possibility. Speaking of Trae Young, a shift to LA might be in place for the young PG.
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Are the Lakers eyeing a star PG?
In reports coming out, it seems like the Lakers are in the market for a point guard. After D’Angelo Russell’s playoff struggles this postseason, it seems like PG is the position the Lakers would like to improve on.
With names like Chris Paul, Trae Young, and Damian Lillard available, the Lakers will have options to choose from. Each name offers a very different skill set, but with all 3 being good to great shooters, passing up on any of them might be a missed opportunity.
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While Chris Paul has history, Trae Young’s likeness to the city and Kobe might give him the edge. Who would you like to see the Lakers go after this season?