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Lakers Unveil a 19-Foot Bronze Kobe Statue

Lakers Unveil a 19-Foot Bronze Kobe Statue

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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In a private ceremony outside of Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, the late star Kobe statue was unveiled at the LA Lakers’ home arena.

In a private ceremony outside of Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, the late star Kobe statue was unveiled at the LA Lakers’ home arena.

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Moreover, it was revealed that three statues of Kobe Bryant will be created at the downtown LA property.

Moreover, it was revealed that three statues of Kobe Bryant will be created at the downtown LA property.

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Some big names in the club’s history were in attendance, including Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and former coach Phil Jackson.

Some big names in the club’s history were in attendance, including Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and former coach Phil Jackson.

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Michael Cooper, Pau Gasol, Norm Nixon, and Robert Horry were also there.

Michael Cooper, Pau Gasol, Norm Nixon, and Robert Horry were also there.

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Jackson and Abdul-Jabbar spoke at the ceremony, along with Bryant’s widow Vanessa, Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss, and former Laker Derek Fisher.

Jackson and Abdul-Jabbar spoke at the ceremony, along with Bryant’s widow Vanessa, Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss, and former Laker Derek Fisher.

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Vanessa said Bryant would be proud to know that he is still inspiring today’s current generation.

Vanessa said Bryant would be proud to know that he is still inspiring today’s current generation.

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After her speech, the first Kobe statue was revealed from behind a gold curtain with flying confetti. The statue shows Bryant in a white Lakers uniform with the No. 8 jersey.

After her speech, the first Kobe statue was revealed from behind a gold curtain with flying confetti. The statue shows Bryant in a white Lakers uniform with the No. 8 jersey.

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His right index finger is pointed into the air, remembering his 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006.

His right index finger is pointed into the air, remembering his 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006.

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The base of the statue shows a triangle, depicting the triangle offense he perfected under coach Jackson. The date of the ceremony - 2/8/24 - was symbolic too.

The base of the statue shows a triangle, depicting the triangle offense he perfected under coach Jackson. The date of the ceremony - 2/8/24 - was symbolic too.

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No. 2 was the jersey number of his daughter Gianna Bryant, while Bryant wore both No. 8 and No. 24 during his memorable career.

No. 2 was the jersey number of his daughter Gianna Bryant, while Bryant wore both No. 8 and No. 24 during his memorable career.

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