Typos corrected on Kobe Bryant statue outside Crypto.com Arena (2024)

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The names of former NBA players José Calderón and Von Wafer were misspelled on the base of the statue, in a rendering of the box score from Bryant's 81-point game in January 2006. The phrase "Coach's Decision" was also misspelled.

Bryant is the sixth Lakers player and seventh team employee to be honored with a statue in Star Plaza outside of the arena known as Staples Center throughout Bryant's career. He joins Shaquille O'Neal, Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor and Lakers announcer Chick Hearn.

It was Vanessa Bryant that revealed the plan to have three statues. "I leave you with one of my husband's amazing quotes," Vanessa Bryant said. "'Leave the game better than you found it and when it comes time for you to leave, leave a legend. ' And that he did."

Vanessa Bryant

Kobe Bryant / Wife (m. 2001–2020)

But the names of former NBA players Jose Calderon and Von Wafer were misspelled on the base in a rendering of the box score from Bryant's 81-point game in January 2006, along with a misspelling of the phrase “Coach's Decision.” There were also minor formatting mistakes in another spot on the busy base of the statue, ...

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Kobe Bryant's statue was unveiled in February 2023 in Los Angeles near the Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as Staples Center.

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"To the fans here in LA, this is a special city Kobe was so proud to represent," Bryant said. "You welcomed him with open arms and have been so important to him, our family and his legacy." Vanessa worked with the sculptors to design the piece, and highlighted a specific detail she requested.

The base of the statue is etched with KOBE BEAN BRYANT “Black Mamba” and includes the box score from the game. The side of the base reads a quote from Kobe, “Leave the game better than you found it.

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Los Angeles (since 2024)

Kobe Bryant Statue / Location

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant received nearly $29 million as part of her late husband's estate after his death in January 2020. The money was part of a trust set up by Kobe Bryant to provide for Vanessa and their children in the event of his death.

The Black Mamba played 20 seasons in the NBA. But as he wrote in the foreword of Caron Butler's first book, "Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA," Kobe made only four friends in his two decades in the NBA: Pau Gasol, Derek Fisher, Ronnie Turiaf, and Caron Butler.

Kobe Bryant

Vanessa Bryant / Spouse (m. 2001–2020)

Kobe has a geometric logo design that has been around since the beginning of his partnership with Nike in 2003. The abstract illustration is composed of six shapes that form an image of a sword sheath. Kobe explained in an interview that his talent is the sword and his life experiences stand as the sheath.

One of the things that Bryant got criticized for the most part of his career was his shot selection. He regularly took tough shots, which may or may not have affected the results of games. However, he thrived at making those contested shots in clutch situations.

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We wouldn't have been able to make this mural possible without the help of Odeith, Nikkolas Smith, Branded Arts, Nate Stranzl, Granity Studios, Palinoia Productions, and South Park BID.