Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp Earns LA’s Adoration After Honoring Kobe Bryant: “Kobe’s a Part of This. He Belongs Here. He Set the Standard”

The Los Angeles Rams and WR Cooper Kupp are relishing and enjoying themselves after their win in Super Bowl LVI. While the attention was on them during their victory parade and rally, Kupp honored one of LA’s legendary sporting icons. Kupp attended the rally donning a Kobe Bryant 8/24 Lakers jersey as a tribute to the late NBA legend.

The Rams wideout recognizes and understands the winning culture that Kobe embodied and solidified throughout his career in LA. He respects the NBA legend’s trailblazing impact on LA sporting culture while stating, “I’m standing here in this city that knows nothing but the championship. Kobe’s a part of this…I will tell you what he set the standard. All I know, get back to work, and let’s run it back.”

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The fighting words from Kupp fired up the gathering. It renewed hopes of fans for another rally at the same place only next year. Kobe Bryant is one of the most recognizable faces, and his untimely passing remains etched in people’s memories.

Cooper Kupp channeling the Mamba mentality

The 2021 Super Bowl MVP proved he is one of the best WRs in the league this season. In a historic campaign, Kupp captured the triple crown of NFL receptions, receiving yards, and TD catches. The campaign goes down as arguably one of the greatest seasons from the WR position. He played a crucial role in the Rams’ excellent performance against the Cincinnati Bengals at Super Bowl LVI.

Kupp seems to have channeled Kobe Bryant and his Mamba mentality to lead the Rams to success. Kobe’s Mamba mentality required the individual to be locked in and improve every single day to achieve success. It is an idea that transcends sports and something which can be applied to life as well. Kupp and his Rams teammates seem to channel that mentality throughout the season, with excellent results showing its effectiveness.

It was a feel-good moment and a lovely tribute to one of the stars who transcended the sport he played with passion and drive. The respect among all athletes for his amazing career and legacy is a testament to that fact. Kupp’s determination while addressing the rally shows they are hungry for more and are already gearing up for the next season.

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