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Kobe Bryant Statue Unveiled in Heartfelt Ceremony at Crypto.com Arena

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Get ready to be moved by the emotional unveiling of Kobe Bryant's statue outside the Lakers' home stadium!

The Los Angeles Lakers have immortalized the legendary Kobe Bryant with a stunning bronze statue unveiled at the iconic Crypto.com Arena. The ceremony, filled with emotions and teary eyes, honored the late basketball superstar's incredible legacy and unforgettable moments on the court. Vanessa Bryant, alongside their daughters, graced the event, adding a personal touch to the heartfelt occasion.

The 19-foot, 4000-pound statue captures Kobe Bryant in his iconic No. 8 jersey, pointing proudly skyward, symbolizing his eternal legacy in the hearts of fans worldwide. Fans and onlookers gathered in droves to witness the unveiling, paying tribute to a player who transcended the sport of basketball and became a symbol of determination and excellence.

Vanessa Bryant, in a touching speech, shared the thoughtful details behind the statue, revealing the meticulous care and significance that went into its creation. The sculpture, depicting Kobe in a moment dear to his heart, stands as a testament to his enduring impact on the sport and the city of Los Angeles.

The unveiling ceremony marks the first of three statues planned to honor Kobe Bryant's extraordinary career and influence, solidifying his legacy in the annals of basketball history. As fans continue to pay their respects and celebrate the life of the Black Mamba, the statue stands as a beacon of inspiration and remembrance for generations to come.

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Kobe Bryant statue to be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena in ... (CBS News)

The Lakers will be unveiling a state honoring late superstar Kobe Bryant at the Star Plaza outside the Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.

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Starting 5, Feb. 8: Kobe statue unveils in L.A. tonight (NBA.com)

โ€œKobe Bryant checks every box.โ€ Today, Kobe's Laker legacy will be immortalized in LA with a statue unveiling at 6:30 ET. Commemorate Mamba in the NBA App all ...

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Los Angeles Lakers unveiling Kobe Bryant statue at Crypto.com Arena (KTLA)

The Lakers unveiled the newest bronze statue to live outside the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles: Kobe Bryant.

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5 incredible Kobe Bryant moments ahead of his Los Angeles Lakers ... (USA TODAY)

The Los Angeles Lakers will make Bryant the sixth player to have a statue outside their arena. Here's five incredible moments from his career.

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Complete coverage: Kobe Bryant's statue unveiling (Los Angeles Times)

The Lakers unveiled the statue of the late Kobe Bryant on Thursday outside Crypto.com Arena. Here's the L.A. Times coverage of the event.

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Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant statue at Crypto.com Arena today (WLS-TV)

ABC7 will stream the unveiling of Kobe Bryant's statue at Crypto.com Arena at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8.

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How To Watch Kobe Bryant Lakers Statue Unveiling (LakersNation.com)

How fans will be able to watch the stream of the Los Angeles Lakers unveiling the statue of the legendary Kobe Bryant.

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Kobe Bryant immortalized with Lakers statue in downtown Los ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Lakers great and basketball icon was honored in a ceremony in downtown Los Angeles.

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Kobe Bryant statue to be unveiled before Los Angeles Lakers' game ... (USA TODAY)

The Los Angeles Lakers will officially reveal Kobe Bryant's statue Thursday in a ceremony prior to the team's home game against the Denver Nuggets.

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Lakers Unveil Kobe Bryant Statue (Lakers.com)

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of beloved Lakers legend and five-time champion Kobe Bryant at the center of Star Plaza outside Crypto.com...

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Kobe Bryant immortalized with 19-foot bronze statue outside the ... (NBA.com)

The Lakers unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant on Thursday, honoring their late superstar with a 19-foot bronze likeness outside their arena.

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Lakers unveil Kobe Bryant statue at Crypto.com Arena (KABC-TV)

In an emotional tribute to one of the city's most beloved sports figures, the Lakers on Thursday unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant at Crypto.com Arena.

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Vanessa Bryant explains thoughtful details that went into Kobe statue (KABC-TV)

The bronze statue sculpted by Julie Rotblatt Amrany stands 19 feet high and weighs 4,000 pounds. The pose, chosen years ago by Kobe, represents a moment from ...

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Kobe Bryant Statue Unveiled at Lakers Home Game, 2 More Statues ... (PEOPLE.com)

A statue of Kobe Bryant was unveiled at the Crypto.com Arena before the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.

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Lakers unveil first of three Kobe Bryant statues (Reuters)

Kobe Bryant was known for exceeding expectations, so it should have come as no surprise that on the day the late star's statue was unveiled outside of the ...

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Kobe Bryant statue unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena (The Associated Press)

The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled the first of three statues that will be created to honor the five-time NBA champion.

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Los Angeles Lakers unveil first of 3 Kobe Bryant statues in emotional ... (CNN)

The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled a statue of franchise legend Kobe Bryant in an emotional ceremony at Crypto.Com Arena Thursday night.

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Kobe Bryant immortalized with a 19-foot bronze statue outside the ... (NBC News)

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant on Thursday, honoring their late superstar with a 19-foot bronze likeness outside their downtown ...

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The Lakers reveal the first of 3 statues of Kobe Bryant (NPR)

The statue depicts Bryant amid his 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. Bryant's wife, Vanessa, specially requested certain elements, ...

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Kobe Bryant's statue unveiling was as somber as it was celebratory (FOXSports.com)

A statue of Kobe Bryant modeled after his 81-point performance walkoff in 2006 was unveiled outside of Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.

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Vanessa Bryant Poses with Daughters as Crypto.com Arena Unveils ... (PEOPLE.com)

Vanessa Bryant was with daughters Capri Kobe, 4ยฝ, Bianka Bella, 7, and Natalia Bryant, 21, as the Crypto.com Arena unveiled a bronze statue honoring the ...

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Kobe Bryant statue unveiled at Los Angeles Lakers arena (WDSU New Orleans)

The 4000-pound bronze sculpture features Kobe Bryant wearing his No. 8 jersey and pointing his finger skyward.

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Vanessa Bryant shares emotional speech at Kobe Bryant statue ... (NBC News)

Vanessa Bryant shared an emotional speech Thursday night outside the Lakers arena in a ceremony unveiling Kobe Bryant's statue.

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Kobe Bryant statue draws hundreds to plaza outside Crypto.com ... (KABC-TV)

On the day after the Lakers unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant, hundreds of people lined up to view the sculpture outside Crypto.com Arena in downtown.

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Kobe Bryant statue unveiled at Los Angeles Lakers arena (WBAL Baltimore)

The 4000-pound bronze sculpture features Kobe Bryant wearing his No. 8 jersey and pointing his finger skyward.

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