Kobe Bryant Statue To Be Unveiled Outside Crypto.com Arena In February
Thursday, 24 August 2023 Kobe Bryant's long-awaited statue finally has a release date -- the Lakers legend's wife, Vanessa, just announced the five-time champion's tribute will be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on a special date -- 2/8/24. "As you know, Kobe played hisβ¦
New Statue Honoring Kobe Bryant , to Be Unveiled in February.
ESPN reports that the Los Angeles
Lakers are getting ready to unveil a new
statue honoring the late Kobe Bryant. .
The team, along with Vanessa Bryant, made
the announcement in a video posted to the
Lakers' social media accounts on...
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Legendary LA Laker , Jerry West , Dead at 86.
Fox News reports that Hall of Famer Jerry West,
the inspiration behind the silhouette in the
NBA's logo, has died at the age of 86.
Fox News reports that Hall of Famer Jerry West,
the inspiration behind the silhouette in the
NBA's logo, has died at the age of 86.
Jerry West, the personification
of basketball excellence and
a friend to all who knew him,
passed away peacefully this
morning at the age of 86.
His wife, Karen, was by his side, Los Angeles Clippers statement, via Fox News.
Jerry West, the personification
of basketball excellence and
a friend to all who knew him,
passed away peacefully this
morning at the age of 86.
His wife, Karen, was by his side, Los Angeles Clippers statement, via Fox News.
The legendary Los Angeles Lakers
player was a 14-time All-Star.
Through his career with the Lakers, West won a
championship in 1972 and was named the NBA Finals
MVP in 1969 despite the team not winning the title.
Through his career with the Lakers, West won a
championship in 1972 and was named the NBA Finals
MVP in 1969 despite the team not winning the title.
He ended his career
averaging 27 points, 6.7 assists
and 5.8 rebounds per game. .
He ended his career
averaging 27 points, 6.7 assists
and 5.8 rebounds per game. .
Only three other retired players have
ever had higher averages: Michael Jordan,
Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor.
Only three other retired players have
ever had higher averages: Michael Jordan,
Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor.
In playoff games, West averaged
29.1 points per game. Only Jordan
retired with a higher average.
Two years after retiring in 1974, West became
the Lakers' head coach before moving on
to the scouting department in 1979. .
Two years after retiring in 1974, West became
the Lakers' head coach before moving on
to the scouting department in 1979. .
Finally, West became general manager
of the team during the 1982-1983 season. .
In 2019, West was awarded the
Presidential Medal of Freedom
by then-President Donald Trump. .
In 2019, West was awarded the
Presidential Medal of Freedom
by then-President Donald Trump. .
Fox News reports that West's legacy in the
NBA, both on the court and in the front
office, will be remembered forever. .
Fox News reports that West's legacy in the
NBA, both on the court and in the front
office, will be remembered forever.
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