Lakers reportedly to unveil Kobe Bryant and Gigi memorial statue August 8, 2024 / News - Basketnews.com

A memorial statue of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, paying tribute to his iconic jersey numbers 8 and 24, is set to be unveiled by the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on August 8, 2024.

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An inside source has informed DailyMail.com that a highly anticipated statue of Kobe Bryant, set to grace the exterior of Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, will capture the essence of the basketball legend along with his daughter Gigi.

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Per the same report, the sculpture will pay homage to Kobe's iconic jersey numbers, 8 and 24, and is scheduled for an unveiling by the Lakers on August 8, 2024.

In the aftermath of the tragic helicopter crash in January 2020, which claimed the lives of Kobe, his 13-year-old daughter Gigi, friends, and the pilot, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss had previously disclosed intentions to honor Bryant with a dedicated statue.

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe's widow, is reportedly involved in the statue's planning, though the artist's selection remains pending.

A Kobe and Gigi memorial statue was temporarily placed at the site of the tragic crash in Calabasas, California. However, no permanent plans exist to retain the statue at that location.

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