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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant receives the NBA Most Valuable Player trophy from comissioner David Stern prior to game two of the Western Conference semifinal at Staples Center. (Photo by Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant receives the NBA Most Valuable Player trophy from comissioner David Stern prior to game two of the Western Conference semifinal at Staples Center. (Photo by Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The rise of the Lakers franchise is one of the most decorated stories in sports. From Jerry West to Magic Johnson, the purple and gold grew into a legendary organization. However, not many can forget the legacy left behind by the late Kobe Bryant. He spent his entire career with the Lakers and enjoyed a rich vein of success. To pay homage to the Mamba, the ‘Winning Time’, series pulled off a heartfelt gesture that had fans emotional.
Bryant is one of the best Laker players to don the purple and gold. In his illustrious career, Bean stayed with LA through all the ups and downs. He even brought in five championships and left it all out on the floor until the final buzzer went off. Likewise, his death left a huge impact on the Laker nation who lost one of its most impactful players.
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Hence, to pay respect to Kobe, Winning Time showcased an earnest scene to the audience with hit the mark.
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Winning Time pays homage to Kobe Bryant
With the series taking an entire journey of the rise of the Lakers, there is no way to not include Kobe Bryant. While they did not have his adult version in, they paid perfect respects. Winning Time showcased a baby Mamba in the stands watching his father play against Magic and the Lakers. There was also the infamous quote that said, “Put me in coach!”. Likewise, fans were left full of emotions with the homage to Kobe.
Bryant’s untimely death left a hole in the entire Lakers organization back in 2020. He let a mark that will never leave the purple and gold. The Mamba’s 20 years with the organization proved to be monumental in their rise to the top.
Loved the homage to Kobe 🙏🏼 https://t.co/kuQLrU3FrX
— T (@Tanner2raw) April 4, 2022
Miss you kobe https://t.co/jMvNkfJeNq
— Rahul (@Rahul21379134) April 5, 2022
This was a cool moment lol https://t.co/42V6C6Blwv
— Lachelle Smith (@LachelleS_) April 4, 2022
Almost shed a tear last night dog https://t.co/DryDKmXQ9f
— Demarco (@djohns_82) April 4, 2022
I loved this Moment! REST IN PEACE MAMBA!!!!!🐍🐍 https://t.co/JJhuLozPlE
— Colonel Conda (@BlackSethRogen1) April 4, 2022
That scene was beautiful https://t.co/t1l7E54bLG
— 💛Mamba💜 🤍Mambacita🖤 (@hoodie_kelso) April 4, 2022
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Shit had me emotional. https://t.co/POiK2zk8eN
— jon (@jonxgenius) April 4, 2022
Kobe is one of the biggest reasons the Lakers are tied with Boston as the most successful franchise in the NBA. The Mamba brought in five NBA titles to the Laker nation. In addition, his personal impact always goes under the radar. While he was the best player in the league, Bryant made the Lakers a box office team. Scoring over 33000 points in a Laker jersey, the Mamba truly embodied the spirit of LA in his heart.
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It is impossible to narrate the story of the most decorated franchise in the league without Kobe. Hence, Winning Time did a great job in incorporating one of the best scenes of the series so far.
