5 Days After Major Kobe Bryant Honor, Ex-Laker Snubs LeBron James Only to Put 62 YO Lakers Legend Next in Line

With a Kobe Bryant statue in the works at Crypto.com Arena, eager fans cannot wait to see the unveiling of the Lakers legend on a pedestal. In a recent podcast episode, former 7x NBA champion discusses which player deserves their statue at Crypto.com Arena next.

As opinions of the co-hosts are discussed, who do you think gets/deserves their statue next at the Arena?

Who deserves their statue next at Crypto.com Arena?

As the co-hosts of the hit podcast show Big Shot Bob with Robert Horry discussed the next worthy candidate, the former 7x NBA champion gave his opinion. He said, “Other than Lebron, let Anthony Davis win a championship without Lebron. He’ll have a statue out there.”

The co-host further added, “If you look at the Lakers history, there is only one person I can think of that would go next. That is Lebron James.”.

Everyone in the room then agreed except the former 7x NBA champion. He believes that the 62-year-old former Lakers star, James Worthy should get the honor of having a statue at Crypto.com Arena.

Drafted in 1982 as the number one pick in round 1, Big Game James is a former-Lakers star. He was a part of the famous ‘Showtime Lakers’ team. He is a Hall of Fame inductee, has two All-Star selections under his name, 1 NBA Finals MVP and has won 3 NBA championships in his 12-year career for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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On February 8th of 2024, the late Lakers legend’s statue will be unveiled at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The former 5x NBA champion’s statue will be at the ‘Star Plaza’ entrance of the Arena.

Late Kobe Bryant’s legacy will be forever in our memories

Bryant’s statue will be among other Lakers legends such as Elgin Baylor, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Jerry West and broadcaster Chick Hearn.

The Late Lakers Legend had a remarkable career, winning 2 Olympic Gold medals, 15 All-star NBA selections, 4 NBA All-star MVPs, 2 NBA Finals MVPs, 1 NBA MVP, 12 All-defensive team selections, and 5 NBA Championships.

Designed by sculptor Julie Rotblatt Amrany, the Kobe Bryant statue will be unveiled on 2.8.24 in the honor of the two jerseys he wore (No.8 and No.24) in his 20-year career for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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What are your thoughts on who next deserves a statue at Crypto.com Arena alongside the Lakers greats? Let us know in comments below!