Kobe Bryant was an icon and role model to many, but he was only a father to his daughters. On the 8th of February, 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers erected a statue in honor of the ‘Black Mamba’. The city of Angels celebrated the late 5x NBA champion all weekend and it seems that Kobe’s daughter is certainly enjoying the views.

Kobe Bean motivated innumerable people to work harder through his career and hard work. He was a staunch perfectionist himself, setting the bar for guards in the 21st century. A new Nike billboard in LA seemed to have captured that essence. The 18x All-Star’s eldest daughter shared a snap of the billboard, which referred to the recently unveiled Kobe Bryant statue. “The statue is down there, the Bar is up here,” the billboard could be seen on Natalia Bryant’s Instagram story.

From Dwyane Wade to Magic Johnson, the event of Bryant’s statue unveiling saw numerous A-list celebrities and sports stars attend. Bryant’s former teammate Pau Gasol was also present for his friend’s family. Fans have traveled from distant places to witness the 5x champion’s statue. That was indeed an ingenious advertising move by Nike to capture on the buzz surrounding Bryant’s latest honor.

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Kobe Bryant’s bronze statue sees an overwhelming crowd

Starting from February 9th, the Lakers monumental statue for Kobe Bryant was available for the general public to see. Standing tall at 19 feet and weighing a staggering 4,000 pounds, the statue is a fitting tribute to the colossal impact Bryant had on the world of basketball, and to the Purple and Gold. Fans, arriving from distant places eagerly awaited their turn to stand beside the iconic star.

As admirers posed with the statue, others quietly watched the tribute video of the 18x NBA All-Star’s historic 81-point game on their phones, accessed through a QR code on the statue. Vanessa Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers had a specific vision for this moment, to create an opportunity for fans to reflect on the 5x champion’s unparalleled contributions to the sport. One of Bryant’s quotes featured on the statue is “Leave the game better than you found it. And when it comes time for you to leave, leave a legend.”

However, the surprises didn’t end there. The Lakers announced plans to unveil two more statues in honor of Kobe Bryant. One is expected to pay homage to his career, particularly the years he wore the No.24 jersey. The other statue will serve as a heartfelt tribute to the ‘Black Mamba’ and his daughter Gianna Bryant, who also lost her life in the tragic helicopter crash in 2020. 

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