Lakers will unveil Kobe Bryant statue on February 8
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Lakers are unveiling a bronze statue of Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto Arena on February 8.
Source: Twitter @wojespn
Source: Twitter @wojespn
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
StatMuse @statmuse
Kobe ranks in the 2000s:
1st in points
1st in playoff points
1st in playoff steals
1st in free throws
1st in playoff free throws
1st in Finals free throws
1st in Finals steals
2nd in Finals points
2nd in Finals wins
3rd in playoff wins
5th in steals
7th in wins pic.twitter.com/FEFKrMkexj – 4:07 PM
Kobe ranks in the 2000s:
1st in points
1st in playoff points
1st in playoff steals
1st in free throws
1st in playoff free throws
1st in Finals free throws
1st in Finals steals
2nd in Finals points
2nd in Finals wins
3rd in playoff wins
5th in steals
7th in wins pic.twitter.com/FEFKrMkexj – 4:07 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
If anyone knows how hard stars go to be available, it’s the guy who played with a 40-year old Jordan, played with Kobe and coached a prime LeBron: Ty Lue. @LawMurrayTheNU made that point here pic.twitter.com/gFidUA014S – 3:45 PM
If anyone knows how hard stars go to be available, it’s the guy who played with a 40-year old Jordan, played with Kobe and coached a prime LeBron: Ty Lue. @LawMurrayTheNU made that point here pic.twitter.com/gFidUA014S – 3:45 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
I asked Kobe Bryant what we wanted to his statue to look like a few months before his passing. “That’s not my job. My job is done. My job is trying to create the memories and the moments and it’s someone else’s job to figure out which one (is the statue).” pic.twitter.com/Ge1eyrhLfk – 1:56 PM
I asked Kobe Bryant what we wanted to his statue to look like a few months before his passing. “That’s not my job. My job is done. My job is trying to create the memories and the moments and it’s someone else’s job to figure out which one (is the statue).” pic.twitter.com/Ge1eyrhLfk – 1:56 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Late franchise icon Kobe Bryant’s Lakers legacy will physically be immortalized on Feb. 8, 2024 – a date chosen to further honor the Bryant family:
ocregister.com/2023/08/24/lak… – 12:46 PM
Late franchise icon Kobe Bryant’s Lakers legacy will physically be immortalized on Feb. 8, 2024 – a date chosen to further honor the Bryant family:
ocregister.com/2023/08/24/lak… – 12:46 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant outside arena on Feb. 8
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 12:45 PM
Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant outside arena on Feb. 8
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 12:45 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“Job’s not finished.”
Kobe’s mentality was DIFFERENT 😤 #MambaDay
(via @NBAHistory)
pic.twitter.com/ko3UQHV0k8 – 12:34 PM
“Job’s not finished.”
Kobe’s mentality was DIFFERENT 😤 #MambaDay
(via @NBAHistory)
pic.twitter.com/ko3UQHV0k8 – 12:34 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The date is set to unveil the Kobe Bryant statue outside the home of the Los Angeles Lakers #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 12:30 PM
The date is set to unveil the Kobe Bryant statue outside the home of the Los Angeles Lakers #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 12:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kobe ranks among guards:
— 1st in points
— 1st in free throws
— 1st in All-NBA selections
— 1st in All-Star selections
— 1st in All-Defense selections
— 1st in 60-point games (tied)
— 2nd in playoff points
— 2nd in 50-point games
— 2nd in 30-point playoff games
Legend. pic.twitter.com/LPpRfcAdrF – 11:59 AM
Kobe ranks among guards:
— 1st in points
— 1st in free throws
— 1st in All-NBA selections
— 1st in All-Star selections
— 1st in All-Defense selections
— 1st in 60-point games (tied)
— 2nd in playoff points
— 2nd in 50-point games
— 2nd in 30-point playoff games
Legend. pic.twitter.com/LPpRfcAdrF – 11:59 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant statue ahead of matchup with Nuggets on Feb. 8, 2024
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 11:58 AM
Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant statue ahead of matchup with Nuggets on Feb. 8, 2024
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 11:58 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Vanessa Bryant and the Lakers announced they will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto.com Arena on February 8, 2024 💜🐍💛
(via @Lakers)
pic.twitter.com/kH35kRTmKJ – 11:47 AM
Vanessa Bryant and the Lakers announced they will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto.com Arena on February 8, 2024 💜🐍💛
(via @Lakers)
pic.twitter.com/kH35kRTmKJ – 11:47 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Rob Pelinka: “Kobe’s transcendent spirit is always and forever in our hearts — inspiring us every day. And now, with the unveiling of this powerful and beautiful statue, he will have a physical presence, too. A place on the hallowed ground Kobe created, where we can all gather… – 11:44 AM
Rob Pelinka: “Kobe’s transcendent spirit is always and forever in our hearts — inspiring us every day. And now, with the unveiling of this powerful and beautiful statue, he will have a physical presence, too. A place on the hallowed ground Kobe created, where we can all gather… – 11:44 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Vanessa Bryant announced the Lakers will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto Arena on February 8, 2024 💜🐍💛
(via @Lakers)
pic.twitter.com/kH35kRTmKJ – 11:43 AM
Vanessa Bryant announced the Lakers will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto Arena on February 8, 2024 💜🐍💛
(via @Lakers)
pic.twitter.com/kH35kRTmKJ – 11:43 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! On 8/24, we take Kobe questions from listeners, share stories about covering him, and discuss how his presence still resonates in Los Angeles. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-2… – 11:42 AM
Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! On 8/24, we take Kobe questions from listeners, share stories about covering him, and discuss how his presence still resonates in Los Angeles. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-2… – 11:42 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Los Angeles Lakers to Unveil Kobe Bryant Statue at CryptoCom Arena on February 8, 2024 sportando.basketball/en/los-angeles… – 11:40 AM
Los Angeles Lakers to Unveil Kobe Bryant Statue at CryptoCom Arena on February 8, 2024 sportando.basketball/en/los-angeles… – 11:40 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Jeanie Buss on Kobe statue: “Kobe Bryant was one of the most extraordinary athletes of all time, and one of the most iconic individuals in the history of Los Angeles. There is no better place for Kobe to be honored with a statue than here, at the center of our city, where… – 11:39 AM
Jeanie Buss on Kobe statue: “Kobe Bryant was one of the most extraordinary athletes of all time, and one of the most iconic individuals in the history of Los Angeles. There is no better place for Kobe to be honored with a statue than here, at the center of our city, where… – 11:39 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Vanessa Bryant on Kobe statue: “As you know, Kobe played his entire 20-year NBA career as a Los Angeles Lakers. Since arriving in this city and joining the Lakers organization, he felt at home here, playing in the City of Angels. On behalf of the Lakers, my daughters and me, I am… – 11:37 AM
Vanessa Bryant on Kobe statue: “As you know, Kobe played his entire 20-year NBA career as a Los Angeles Lakers. Since arriving in this city and joining the Lakers organization, he felt at home here, playing in the City of Angels. On behalf of the Lakers, my daughters and me, I am… – 11:37 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The Lakers will unveil Kobe Bryant’s statue on 2/8/24. pic.twitter.com/NO57vdjKvM – 11:33 AM
The Lakers will unveil Kobe Bryant’s statue on 2/8/24. pic.twitter.com/NO57vdjKvM – 11:33 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The Lakers will unveil a Kobe Bryant statue on 2/8/24 outside of Crypto.com Arena pic.twitter.com/Zw75Wwntix – 11:30 AM
The Lakers will unveil a Kobe Bryant statue on 2/8/24 outside of Crypto.com Arena pic.twitter.com/Zw75Wwntix – 11:30 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Lakers are unveiling a bronze statue of Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto Arena on February 8. – 11:30 AM
The Lakers are unveiling a bronze statue of Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto Arena on February 8. – 11:30 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers announce they’ll unveil a Kobe Bryant statue on 2/8/24 pic.twitter.com/mxK7IvUpyh – 11:29 AM
Lakers announce they’ll unveil a Kobe Bryant statue on 2/8/24 pic.twitter.com/mxK7IvUpyh – 11:29 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers officially announce they’ll unveil a Kobe Bryant statue at Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena on February 8, 2024 (2/8/24). pic.twitter.com/CWfHuDen1c – 11:29 AM
Lakers officially announce they’ll unveil a Kobe Bryant statue at Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena on February 8, 2024 (2/8/24). pic.twitter.com/CWfHuDen1c – 11:29 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Lakers to unveil Kobe statue on 2/8/24 pic.twitter.com/auW51c8E9Y – 11:28 AM
Lakers to unveil Kobe statue on 2/8/24 pic.twitter.com/auW51c8E9Y – 11:28 AM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
On 8/24, a look back at 8 of my favorite pieces over the years on Kobe Bryant 🧵👇🏼
To kick off — ranking all of Kobe’s sneakers from throughout his career with Nike & Adidas:
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:24 AM
On 8/24, a look back at 8 of my favorite pieces over the years on Kobe Bryant 🧵👇🏼
To kick off — ranking all of Kobe’s sneakers from throughout his career with Nike & Adidas:
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:24 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Mamba doing Mamba things 🐍
Eight Kobe game-winning buzzer-beaters on #MambaDay 🙌
(via @Lakers)
pic.twitter.com/ryqeKeitRC – 11:17 AM
Mamba doing Mamba things 🐍
Eight Kobe game-winning buzzer-beaters on #MambaDay 🙌
(via @Lakers)
pic.twitter.com/ryqeKeitRC – 11:17 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kobe once did this in back-to-back-to-back-to-back games:
65 PTS
50 PTS
60 PTS
50 PTS
He put up 40/6/5 in 13 games that month. pic.twitter.com/jRmYCSnDCl – 10:54 AM
Kobe once did this in back-to-back-to-back-to-back games:
65 PTS
50 PTS
60 PTS
50 PTS
He put up 40/6/5 in 13 games that month. pic.twitter.com/jRmYCSnDCl – 10:54 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
8.24.2008
🇺🇸 vs. 🇪🇸
Kobe Bryant sealed the 🥇 for the Redeem Team in Beijing.
(via @ThrowbackHoops)
pic.twitter.com/R97HzqiTRB – 10:17 AM
8.24.2008
🇺🇸 vs. 🇪🇸
Kobe Bryant sealed the 🥇 for the Redeem Team in Beijing.
(via @ThrowbackHoops)
pic.twitter.com/R97HzqiTRB – 10:17 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with double-digit 50-point games in a season (since the merger):
— Kobe Bryant
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/YI9piYh5wL – 10:16 AM
Players with double-digit 50-point games in a season (since the merger):
— Kobe Bryant
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/YI9piYh5wL – 10:16 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
NBA 2K24 will let players revisit some of Kobe Bryant’s most iconic games with “Mamba Moments”
More, via @LeBron_Wire
lebronwire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-2k24… – 10:03 AM
NBA 2K24 will let players revisit some of Kobe Bryant’s most iconic games with “Mamba Moments”
More, via @LeBron_Wire
lebronwire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-2k24… – 10:03 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kobe Bryant’s two Hall of Fame careers:
#8 — #24 —
24/5/5 26/4/4
8x All-Star 10x All-Star
8x All-NBA 7x All-NBA
6x All-Defense 6x All-Defense
Scoring Champ Scoring Champ
Dunk Champ MVP… pic.twitter.com/Ovg0pbvz6M – 9:34 AM
Kobe Bryant’s two Hall of Fame careers:
#8 — #24 —
24/5/5 26/4/4
8x All-Star 10x All-Star
8x All-NBA 7x All-NBA
6x All-Defense 6x All-Defense
Scoring Champ Scoring Champ
Dunk Champ MVP… pic.twitter.com/Ovg0pbvz6M – 9:34 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Happy Mamba Day 🐍
What’s your favorite Kobe moment? pic.twitter.com/VrLJGi7lgD – 9:25 AM
Happy Mamba Day 🐍
What’s your favorite Kobe moment? pic.twitter.com/VrLJGi7lgD – 9:25 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
60-point games (since the merger):
6 — Kobe Bryant
5 — MJ, KD, LeBron COMBINED pic.twitter.com/UJRYx7ud2T – 9:20 AM
60-point games (since the merger):
6 — Kobe Bryant
5 — MJ, KD, LeBron COMBINED pic.twitter.com/UJRYx7ud2T – 9:20 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Anthony Edwards’ teammates say he’s Team USA’s best dunker, and don’t argue with Steve Kerr calling him ‘the guy.’ But Kerr also was thinking of bringing Edwards off the bench. His reply? ‘We don’t have a Kobe,’ @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/4802123/2023/0… – 8:45 AM
Anthony Edwards’ teammates say he’s Team USA’s best dunker, and don’t argue with Steve Kerr calling him ‘the guy.’ But Kerr also was thinking of bringing Edwards off the bench. His reply? ‘We don’t have a Kobe,’ @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/4802123/2023/0… – 8:45 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Team USA coach Steve Kerr explained the key difference between NBA and FIBA 👀
He also threw a joke on Kobe Bryant’s Day and addressed valuable lessons learned:
basketnews.com/news-193608-st… – 4:07 AM
Team USA coach Steve Kerr explained the key difference between NBA and FIBA 👀
He also threw a joke on Kobe Bryant’s Day and addressed valuable lessons learned:
basketnews.com/news-193608-st… – 4:07 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
It may not seem like much to you, but this is one of my favorite clips I got of Kobe Bryant while covering him during the last five years of his career. Just being able to sit courtside in a near-empty Staples Center watching him practice that sweet jumper from one spot. There… pic.twitter.com/djOw3gizhJ – 12:24 AM
It may not seem like much to you, but this is one of my favorite clips I got of Kobe Bryant while covering him during the last five years of his career. Just being able to sit courtside in a near-empty Staples Center watching him practice that sweet jumper from one spot. There… pic.twitter.com/djOw3gizhJ – 12:24 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Steve Kerr on 8/24. Kobe Day, and a day of added significance in the Kerr family as well. pic.twitter.com/UPSb0XVM8y – 11:07 PM
Steve Kerr on 8/24. Kobe Day, and a day of added significance in the Kerr family as well. pic.twitter.com/UPSb0XVM8y – 11:07 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Hey all. We’re thinking of recording a Kobe-themed (or at least partially Kobe-themed @LockedOnLakers for 8/24 tomorrow. Hit us up with questions about Kobe, thoughts about his career and legacy, favorite memories, etc. AK @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods @ESPNLosAngeles – 6:58 PM
Hey all. We’re thinking of recording a Kobe-themed (or at least partially Kobe-themed @LockedOnLakers for 8/24 tomorrow. Hit us up with questions about Kobe, thoughts about his career and legacy, favorite memories, etc. AK @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods @ESPNLosAngeles – 6:58 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
👑 x 🐍
LeBron paying homage to Kobe on his bday 🙏
(via @KingJames / IG) pic.twitter.com/I8RuogsbbL – 2:02 PM
👑 x 🐍
LeBron paying homage to Kobe on his bday 🙏
(via @KingJames / IG) pic.twitter.com/I8RuogsbbL – 2:02 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
TFW everyone’s wishing Kobe a HBD but it’s yours too 🫠
Happy 29th, Jusuf Nurkic! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/j3FDbOuNoo – 12:39 PM
TFW everyone’s wishing Kobe a HBD but it’s yours too 🫠
Happy 29th, Jusuf Nurkic! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/j3FDbOuNoo – 12:39 PM
More on this storyline
Giannis Antetokounmpo is halfway to his goal of playing 20 N.B.A. seasons, and he said he would like to spend them with one team, the way Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan did. “But at the end of the day, being a winner, it’s over that goal,” he said. “Winning a championship comes first. I don’t want to be 20 years on the same team and don’t win another championship.” -via New York Times / August 24, 2023
John Hollinger: 2-8-24 is also the trade deadline. Lots going on that day. -via Twitter @johnhollinger / August 24, 2023
“As you know, Kobe played his entire 20-year NBA career as a Los Angeles Laker,” said Vanessa Bryant in a video posted at 8:24 Thursday morning. “Since arriving in this city and joining the Lakers organization, he felt at home here, playing in the City of Angels. On behalf of the Lakers, my daughters and me, I am so honored that, right in the center of Los Angeles, in front of the place known as the house that Kobe built, we are going to unveil his statue so that his legacy can be celebrated forever.” -via USA Today Sports / August 24, 2023