- A bronze statue of Kobe and Gigi Bryant was placed at the location of the helicopter crash
- They passed away in the crash on January 26, 2020
- NBA fans had emotional reactions to the statue
Kobe Bryant was one of the best players to ever play in NBA history. He spent 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA Championships. Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in January 2020.
Kobe and his daughter Gigi Bryant were among nine people who died in the crash. In honor of their passing, a bronze statue was unveiled at the site of the tragic accident on January 26, 2022.
Kobe and GiGi Bryant’s statue at the site of the crash 💜 pic.twitter.com/g6mGKnTxkk
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 9, 2023
NBA fans were reminded of the statue by the Twitter account ‘Legion Hoops.’ The NBA community emotionally reacted to the picture.
A fan believes if someone doesn’t miss Kobe, they don’t like basketball.
Mannnnnnn if you don’t miss Mamba…. Do you even like basketball
— Danny Dope (@imdannydope) August 9, 2023
A fan suggested the other victims should also have gotten statues.
There were 7 other victims where is their tribute?
— Brother, I have 47 (@jokicdenverstan) August 10, 2023
One fan said he still remembers the tragedy like it happened yesterday.
https://twitter.com/nickbraun0/status/1689480636610826240
Another fan wrote an emotional tweet.
This shit is still so sad
— Enthusiastically Hopeful Bulls Fan (@GallopinGiddey) August 9, 2023
A fan says the world will never forget Bryant.
Mamba🥺💗….the world will never forget youuu….you just can't hate him
— Lil f___ (@A__kelvin) August 10, 2023
Kobe Bryant was 41 years old, while his daughter was just 13 years old when the tragedy took place. It is obvious that they left the world too soon. NBA fans will forever miss them.
Kobe And Gigi Bryant To Get A Statue Outside The Crypto.com Arena In 2024
It’s rare to see a player stay loyal to an NBA franchise throughout their entire career in the league. But that’s what Kobe Bryant did during his career.
He played 20 years for the Lakers and achieved many great things. Kobe helped the organization win five NBA Championships in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, and 2010. Apart from that, he averaged 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game.
The Purple and Gold will honor the late NBA legend by unveiling a statue of him and Gigi Bryant. It will be placed outside the Crypto.com arena on August 08, 2024. It’s great to see the Mamba and his daughter getting honored by the iconic franchise.
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